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The XM42 Flamethrower-What Freedom Looks Like

The XM42 Flamethrower-What Freedom Looks Like

I have been trying to get my hands on a flamethrower since 1995, which was the year in which I found out that there are no state or federal laws regulating their purchase. And now I have one. The XM42 is something to see, and even more fun when you’re behind the trigger.

Carrying the Taurus Curve

Carrying the Taurus Curve

We got a sneak peak of the Taurus Curve last year, but didn’t get to give it the full attention it deserves. This isn’t a gun that shines on the range. It has to be carried in order to be appreciated. We’ve had The Curve in rotation some this summer, and are here with a follow-up on our initial review.

Shooting From Off-Body Carry: The Man-Purse Test

Shooting From Off-Body Carry: The Man-Purse Test

Do you carry a man-purse? Or an actual purse? Do you have a gun tucked away in some sort of off-body carry bag? You should read this. We were asked to test the concept, and it didn’t go as well as we thought it would.

Bigger is Better: Glock 40 GEN4 MOS 10MM

Bigger is Better: Glock 40 GEN4 MOS 10MM

Tired of all of the kerfuffle about the diminutive GLOCK 43? Had your fill of all of the hype about single-stack stopping power? Want a polymer pistol capable of stopping a Grizzly? Check out the GLOCK 40. This beast is big, capacity is not an issue, and it shoots the 10mm, which–when loaded right–is impressive. So how does the G40 handle?

Understanding The HK MP5--Full Auto Review

Understanding The HK MP5–Full Auto Review

HK has built a reputation for kick-ass guns. Most begin as service weapons for law enforcement or military units. The MP5 is a perfect example. We’re taking a loot a full-auto MP5 today and will dive deep into the history of the compact design and its variants.

The Lone Wolf Timberwolf--No GLOCK Required

The Lone Wolf Timberwolf–No GLOCK Required

Looking for a way to upgrade your GLOCK? Lone Wolf has options. You can swap out individual pieces, or buy an assembled slide. And now, if you pick up an assembled Timberwolf lower, you can assemble a complete firearm made by Lone Wolf. This compact model is like the GLOCK 19 perfected.

Shooting Revolvers and Autos From the Pocket

Shooting Revolvers and Autos From the Pocket

Hollywood would have you believe that shooting from inside the coat is a devastatingly stealthy way to put bullets in bad guys. How easy is it, really? Will the gun jam, preventing a follow-up shot? If you use a revolver, will you burn the hell out of your hand and catch your clothes on fire? We’ve heard all the rumors, and now we have the answers…

What’s In Your Pocket? Training with Sub-Compacts

What’s In Your Pocket? Training with Sub-Compacts

What gun you are carrying right now? Odds are it isn’t small-frame, snub-nose revolver. A few years back it would have been. But now sub-compacts are the norm. How do they stack up in intense training classes? A recent 40 hour class with Massad Ayoob should be proof enough….