David Higginbotham

If you are looking for the perfect 1911 for concealed carry, and want to give back to disabled American veterans, check out this Guns & Ammo Signature Nighthawk 1911. We’re auctioning off number 1 of 100, and all of the proceeds go to HAVA–Honored American Veterans Afield.

Within the wide wide world of 1911s, Para has a reputation for excellent performance and affordable pricing. These aren’t prissy single-actions, either. Yet Remington has announced that they’re taking the Para pistols in house, and mothballing the Para name. How will this change the Paras we know and love? Read our review of the Black-Ops.

Now that the harsh weather is behind us, concealed carry becomes more complex. I’ve got to put away the full-sized pistols and break out the anemic single-stacks. Though I hate sacrificing the extra rounds, I refuse to sacrifce on design. Here are my top five choices for lightweight single-stack 9mms.

There are some guns that you just have to shoot to understand. The Coonan is one of them. This is a semiautomatic. How does the hopped up revolver round function in a classic single-action pistol platform? Fantastic. And if you want a hard hitting concealed carry gun, this compact would be a kickass option.

I’ve read a lot about the M855 ammo ban this week, and almost all of it is factually incorrect. And I’m not talking about the view from the left. I’m talking about us. We are getting the facts wrong. And if we don’t clean up our shit, we’re going to loose. What’s at stake? Everything.

HAVA (Honored American Veterans Afield) is an organization dedicated to helping disabled veterans return to the shooting sports. This charitable group helps organize hunts and shooting events, and is funded by dedicated companies and individuals in the firearms industry. But they need our help, too, as there’s no end to their mission.

Breaking news: The Department of Justice won’t file charges against Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin.

Breaking news from Beretta. A modular handgun. Just in time for the upcoming Modular Handgun System Trials that are slated to replace the M9. This is the multicaliber APX. Check it out here.

The Colt Python is quickly becoming an object of obsession for American firearms enthusiasts. Is the beastly wheel-gun’s reputation deserved? It is. This one here just might be the best revolver ever made. So hit pause on that episode of The Walking Dead and check out a Python in the real world.