Used guns are a great way to shop for a bargain-priced self-defense pistol. As we accept more modern guns with modern features, like rails, optics, and ambidextrous controls, we can find guns that lack those features for a relatively fair price.
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The SA Waypoint 2020 Gets a Turbocharge
Updated: September 11, 2022It hasn’t been all that long since we took our initial look at the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint, the first bolt action for a familiar brand. Why are we back again so soon? Because I stand by my statement it is the best value in bolt actions, so much so that I bought one. And while the Waypoint is absolutely fantastic out of the box, I wanted to push it to its limits with some upgrades.
One-Armed Boom Stick – The Robinson Armament XCR-L Pistol
Updated: April 21, 2022I went pretty quickly from near-total ignorance of Robinson Arms products to full-fledged fanboy in the space of shooting a few magazines of .300 Blackout in an XCR-L in SBR configuration some time back. I was interested to see how it would perform with the iconic Russian round, and it met every expectation.
The NEW .44 Auto Mag: Return of the King
Updated: May 16, 2021There are many iconic handguns in the collective consciousness of gun enthusiasts. There are fewer, but still several iconic handguns in global culture. These latter icons tend to be associated with a larger-than-life appearance on the silver screen. But even amongst the most iconic and awe-inspiring handguns ever to make viewers’ eyes widen and chins drop – there is one that sits at the very top. The .44 Auto Mag.
Stuck at Home? Shooting Things Around the House
Updated: April 4, 2020There is a whole industry geared up to supply all of your shooting needs but a fun day in your garage doesn’t require a second mortgage. There is a world of targets and gadgets that are cheap or even free if you know where to look.
The $129 Single Shot Altor Pistol – Fires on Release!
Updated: February 22, 2020I got my hands on the all-new Altor pistol, a recent addition to the firearms world. The Altor is billed as a very inexpensive self-defense tool, and I can get behind that sentiment.
SIG MPX Copperhead 9mm Pistol Review
Updated: August 11, 2019SIG Sauer’s MPX Copperhead is a 9mm pistol. But don’t pigeonhole it with the other handguns you’ve experienced. It’s a versatile firearm that’ll eat anything you throw in it and fit almost anywhere you’d like to keep it.
XD(M) 45: Usurper to the Big Bore Crown
Updated: January 6, 2019This week I got the surprise of my life with the XD(M) 45. Not only am in love, we already got married in Vegas.
Review: The M48 Nosler Custom Handgun. Steady As She Goes!
Updated: October 19, 2018The M48 Nosler Custom Handgun as a hunting handgun which challenges the hunter. It’s also a lot of fun to shoot, once you get used to it.
Taylor’s & Company Model 1858 New Army .44-Caliber Black Powder Revolver: Keeping the Legend Alive
Updated: July 6, 2018The cap and ball revolver, also known as the percussion revolver, is a sophisticated weapon of war. Even though those wars were in the 1800’s, the cap and ball remains an interesting and effective handgun. Taylor’s & Company is keeping these legends alive by producing classic firearms made famous by soldiers, cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws.