Last week, I expressed my love-hate for newer, polymer guns, specifically the FMK 9C1 G2. This week, I’m giving you my love-hate of older, steel guns. My SIG Sauer P239.
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What I Love & Hate About the SIG Sauer P239
BY Mark Kakkuri Published: September 25, 2018 { 11 comments }SilencerCo Unveils ‘Quietest, Most Versatile’ .22 Suppressor on the Market
BY Jordan Michaels Published: September 25, 2018 { 6 comments }The nation’s largest suppressor manufacturer announced today the release of the Switchback 22, a modular product SilencerCo calls the “quietest… most versatile” .22LR suppressor on the market.
Introducing the 9mm Glock 45: A Glock 19X Improved
BY Max Slowik Published: September 24, 2018 { 26 comments }Glock is officially announcing the newest model, the Glock 45. The Glock 45 is an improved version of the military’s Glock 19X for commercial and police markets.
GAO Report: Feds Prosecute 0.01% of ‘Lie and Try’ Attempted Gun Purchases
BY Jordan Michaels Published: September 24, 2018 { 7 comments }All gun owners recognize the strongly worded warning on ATF Form 4473: providing false or misleading information when purchasing a firearm “is a crime punishable as a felony under Federal law, and may also violate State and/or local law.” Even if the FBI denies the purchase, anyone caught lying about a past felony conviction or a mental health issue could face thousands of dollars in fines and years in jail. But a new report from the Government Accountability Office suggests that these “lie and try” buyers almost never come under federal prosecution.
Shotgun Target Leads – Four Techniques Explained
BY Jake Wallace Published: September 23, 2018 { 6 comments }There are four types of lead that can be used in shotgun shooting in order to break a target or hit a bird, they are; Spot Shooting, Swing Through, Pull away, and Sustained Lead. Each one of these can be effective given the right situation. In this piece, I will go over what type of lead is best in each situation and clay target game as well as which one provides the most consistent results.
The ESD Sling by Edgar Sherman Design
BY Ivan Loomis Published: September 23, 2018 { 1 comment }First off, it is a 2 point sling. Winning so far. Additionally, the sling most certainly checks the box for being lightweight. It is made of 1” webbing and uses hardware made by ITW Nexus, which are not only proven, but also very light. The sling uses both the ITW Triglides and a Zipline Orbit.
Streak Visual Ammunition – Light up the Sky With Range Safe Tracers
BY Clay Martin Published: September 23, 2018 { 9 comments }All the tactical reasons aside, it is also just fun. Streak comes in green and red, perfect for the Christmas season. Or Star Wars style battles. Maybe we could drop cases of green off to Antifa, and all us can just use the red.
224 Valkyrie 16 and 18 inch Barrels Chronographed
BY Clay Martin Published: September 23, 2018 { 27 comments }Ever since we learned about the new 224 Valkyrie round from Federal and its alleged performance, the questions have been fast and furious. But how does this perform out of a 16 or 18-inch barrel?
Best Value Commander Size 1911 – New Taurus Handgun Packs Features at a Low Price
BY Jordan Michaels Published: September 21, 2018 { 32 comments }Taurus USA has been manufacturing 1911’s since 2005, and this year they released two new models based on Colt’s legendary designs. The Officer and Commander are both chambered in 45ACP and offer consumers all the features of a modern 1911 without the modern price tag.
Browning’s M1911 and the Tale of a U.S. Combat Engineer in Italy
BY Will Dabbs Published: September 21, 2018 { 34 comments }The 1911 pistol is as much a part of the fabric of America as is baseball, fast cars, and pretty girls. Literally, countless young men headed off into harm’s way with one of Mr. Browning’s hand cannons tucked into their belts.








