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Springfield 1911 TRP Operator Now in 10mm! - Full Review

Springfield 1911 TRP Operator Now in 10mm! – Full Review

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You may ask, Why did it take so long? It has a lot more to do with engineering than marketing.

First Look: Springfield M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor — Full Review

First Look: Springfield M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor — Full Review

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This week, I got my hands on a rifle that is destined for greatness. Springfield Armory has surprised all of us by chambering the M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor! I am not generally a fan of what I consider ancient weapons, but I am prepared to make an exception for this one. The History of the [...]

Improve Your Glock 22's Accuracy:  Ops Armory — Captain America

Improve Your Glock 22’s Accuracy: Ops Armory — Captain America

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What do you need to do a Glock to make it an awesome combat gun? Well, if you ordered it with tritium factory sights, take it out of the box and put bullets in it. But sometimes we want something else. A gun is a very personal item to some of us, and we grow fond attachments to our favorites. At some point in your life, you are going to want to customize one.

First Look: Springfield SAINT Edge — Full Review

First Look: Springfield SAINT Edge — Full Review

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It is pretty hard to get excited about an AR-15 in the current marketplace, which as a consumer is a good problem to have. I am certain there is an analogy in me somewhere that is family website friendly but let’s all just use our own imaginations instead. I have reviewed three SAINT models in the last 365 days if you count the pistol, and I count the pistol. It was going to have to be spectacular to get my attention.

And on this one, Springfield Armory delivered in spades.

One of the Best Polymer Pistols of 2017: S&W M&P 2.0 Compact

One of the Best Polymer Pistols of 2017: S&W M&P 2.0 Compact

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It has been almost a year since Smith and Wesson introduced the M&P 2.0 upgrades, and the market agrees with me it was a fantastic set of improvements. Smith and Wesson actually listened to consumers over the decade since the original M&P series, fixing every major complaint with the 2.0. I haven’t heard one bad [...]

Clay's Call to Action: Donate to 'Raise the Black' to Benefit Fallen ICTF Soldiers

Clay’s Call to Action: Donate to ‘Raise the Black’ to Benefit Fallen ICTF Soldiers

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I would like to take a moment to direct your attention over to a cause that is near and dear to my heart. It’s called “Raise the Black.”

First Look: Remington 870 DM (Detachable Magazine)— Full Review

First Look: Remington 870 DM (Detachable Magazine)— Full Review

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It’s a banner day for pump shotguns.

We have waited a long time for this. Today, I am happy to report about the greatest leap forward in pump shotguns I have seen in my lifetime. This miracle of engineering is named the Remington 870 DM (Detachable Magazine). This has been a long time coming, and I am beyond excited to see it come from Big Green.

Sight Swap! Putting Trijicon Night Sights on Capt. America Glock

Sight Swap! Putting Trijicon Night Sights on Capt. America Glock

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I just had a badass custom Cerakote job from my friends over at Ops Armory, and the project needs a set of badass sights to top it off.

Open Letter: Green Berets Go Soft, Lower Standards to Be More Inclusive

Open Letter: Green Berets Go Soft, Lower Standards to Be More Inclusive

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The good students, through no fault of their own, don’t get taught the importance of first-time success. The bad students, visibly increasing in number, embrace it and are bringing it to Group.

TrailBlazer's LifeCard .22 LR: A Folding Credit Card-Sized Pistol — Full Review

TrailBlazer’s LifeCard .22 LR: A Folding Credit Card-Sized Pistol — Full Review

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Real innovation in the firearms industry is a rarity, and some of what is innovative isn’t necessarily good. So it was with mixed emotions earlier this week I set out to review TrailBlazer’s LifeCard 22. Trailblazer Firearms is new to the business, and the LifeCard is their only product thus far. TrailBlazer is an appropriate moniker, this is definitely a different handgun. The company is based in Asheville, North Carolina. That region has been rife with what we shall term “ creative sauce” as long as I can remember.