In virtually every other way, the Shadow 2 Compact is identical to its big brother. Of course, that doesn’t mean much to you if you are not familiar with the original Shadow 2. Not to worry, that’s what this review is for!
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Henry Big Boy Revolver Review
Updated: September 24, 2023To almost anyone in the gun culture, the words “Henry rifle” conjure up images of a post-civil war United States and an American tradition that is part of our heritage. And now, for the first time in history – there is a Henry revolver, and it’s called the Big Boy.
The Mossberg MC2C – Fully Reviewed
Updated: April 30, 2023Once only seen on expensive, tricked-out race guns – the ability to mount an electronic sight to the handgun has become much more commonplace.
The NEW Savage 1911 – Full Review
Updated: January 10, 2024The Savage 1911 is built on the traditional ‘government model’ platform, but with many upgrades and improvements.
Gun Review: Lionheart Industries Regulus – Double Action Plus!
Updated: November 11, 2022Lionheart is a gun maker that I would refer to as a ’boutique’ brand. Their approach to the handgun is both unique and derivative, taking design and function from here and there – putting them together, and then adding their own twists.
Apart from the Crowd: Lone Wolf LTD19 v2
Updated: October 23, 2022Many years ago, I purchased my first Glock pistol, in 9mm. Almost immediately, I went to the Lone Wolf website and ordered a replacement barrel for it. Why? Because the advice of all the serious Glock guys was to do exactly that.
KRISS Vector .22LR – Perfect Trainer or Plinker
Updated: July 10, 2022The Vector .22 is available in two form factors, a carbine (CRB) with 16” barrel and adjustable stock – and a pistol (Vector SDP) with 5.5” barrel and the absence of any stock. For this review, I tested both.
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.
Springfield’s New Hellcat Pro – Best of Both Worlds? Full Review
Updated: March 4, 2022The Hellcat Pro is poised to be that in-between Goldilocks pistol that can serve equally well as a concealed carry handgun and a duty gun worn openly OWB.
LTT Hellcat: The Ultimate Micro-Compact 9mm?
Updated: November 14, 2021If you are not yet familiar with Langdon Tactical Technologies (LTT), it’s a name you need to know. Founder, Ernest Langdon seems to ferret out the guns in the marketplace that have all the marks of excellence but can be improved to perfection with his Midas touch. And the latest offering from LTT is its treatment of the Hellcat. Langdon is best known for trigger jobs, from drop-in upgrade kits to fully customized overhauls.