Earlier this month, I had a chance to go to the Smith and Wesson Headquarters in Massachusetts for a writers event and had the chance to see some great new guns and gear from the entire family of Smith & Wesson companies. Read on to find out what I saw.
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Published: January 2, 2017 { 11 comments }A Plastic 1911? The EAA Witness 1911P .45 ACP—Full Review.
Published: December 19, 2016 { 10 comments }To be taken seriously in any high-stakes 1911 debate, you must know when to raise an eyebrow in approval and when to scoff. And if you want to raise the collective blood pressure and volume level of everyone in the room, just say three words: “polymer framed 1911”. Okay, the last one was really a number, but you know what I mean. But, with a gun like the Witness 1911P from EAA, we may want to reconsider this reaction.
Savage Rascal Rebate: Save Some Cash on Ultimate Youth Starter Rifle!
Published: December 16, 2016 { 3 comments }The Savage Rascal single-shot, bolt-action .22 LR rifle is a great way to get young people excited about the shooting sports. And, thanks to a new $25 rebate program from Savage, you can get a very affordable rifle for an even better deal!
Long-Range Sleeper: The Tikka T3X Compact Tactical Rifle—Full Review.
Published: December 9, 2016 { 9 comments }I cut my teeth on Remington rifles and have owned my fair share of custom and factory offerings but I kept hearing how superior the Tikka rifles were. There was a time when I just considered that big talk and now that I’ve had a Tikka T3X Compact Tactical in my hands, I don’t think it’s all talk.
A 6.7-Ounce CCW Magnum? The Five-Shot Sidewinder—Full Review.
Published: December 5, 2016 { 47 comments }What do you do when you need a gun but “can’t” carry one? You know, when the bulk and size of a CCW firearm is just not practical for your situation? No solution? Then you clearly have not considered North American Arms and its line of radically downsized revolvers that weigh mere ounces. These things are truly tiny, and the Sidewinder is no exception.
MilSurp: Tips for Cleaning & Using Your Mosin-Nagant Rifle
Published: December 1, 2016 { 4 comments }For all that talk that Mosin-Nagants are ‘no-frills’ rifles of almost agricultural construction and simplicity, they have remarkably sophisticated cleaning kits. Read on to learn more about that cleaning kit that came with your rifle, as well as getting the most out of your Mosin-Nagant.
Jon Hodoway – (Range Gear Wishlist) – Remote Target Camera, sub-$100 Steel Target & More! #Xmas2016
Published: November 23, 2016 { 3 comments }Okay kids, that time of year is here when the Christmas family gift exchange happens. Remember last year, when were both stuck looking at each other awkwardly in the room, me pretending I like my gift, you pretending you put some thought into it? :) So, let’s cut to the chase this year. Here’s some really cool range gear that I would really like for Christmas.
Justin Opinion – STI Hex Tactical, To Attend Sig Sauer Academy, National Reciprocity & More! #Xmas2016
Published: November 22, 2016 { 8 comments }I’ll share my Christmas list with you, just for fun – or in case you’re looking for ideas of your own to begin hinting at – or maybe because there is an enthusiast on your list and you need ideas. Whatever the interest, here are the top five that come to mind for me this season.
Clay Continued (CCW Wishlist) – Spartan CQB Tool, Desbians AIWB & More! #Xmas2016
Published: November 22, 2016 { 1 comment }Well, here we are, knocking on the door of Christmas. I can tell, my Visa card is getting warm. One thing about the gunfighter or aspiring gunfighter in your life, they can be very hard to shop for. It’s a lot like having a kid that is into Dungeons & Dragons. If you don’t walk in that world, you probably have no idea what is cool and what is lame. Not to worry ladies and gents, Uncle Clay is here with a rock solid, all-American, never fail, all go, no quit, sure fire, John Wayne approved shopping list. Grab your checkbooks, it’s about to get gangster.
Clay: Why Mil-Spec AR Triggers Suck, And How To Fix ’Em
Published: November 18, 2016 { 64 comments }For my money, the only two parts of the gun that actually matter are the barrel and the trigger. (Optics, I consider to be a completely different discussion.) The barrel is the only part that really actually matters for accuracy, and the trigger is the most important part for how you interface with that barrel.






