While I was testing the Kel-Tec PF-9, everyone I encountered fell into three camps: Those who simply hated the brand, those that felt the gun was such a strong value that perhaps it should replace precious metals as a form of physical currency, and those who had never formed an opinion of the pistol at all. I was a never able to find anyone that had experience with the gun, but was ambivalent about it.
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When Boring is Good: A Gun Snob Tests Kel-Tec’s Reliable and Cheap PF-9 9mm—Full Review.
Published: January 3, 2017 { 58 comments }
The New Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0: Making A Great Pistol Even Better—Hands-On Review.
Published: January 2, 2017 { 119 comments }Two weeks ago at the Smith and Wesson factory, I got my hands on something truly exciting, and the day has finally come that we can talk about it. That pistol is the M&P M2.0, a terrific new version of an already great pistol design. It is exceedingly rare that a company listens carefully to all the wants of its consumers, and actually puts those features in its next generation of product. I am very happy to report that S&W is one of those companies.
History on Display: Behind the scenes at the Smith and Wesson factory
Published: January 2, 2017 { 16 comments }Tag along with Clay Martin for a behind-the-scenes look at the historic Smith & Wesson factory in Springfield, Mass.
Inside Scoop on the Smith & Wesson Family of Firearms & Gear
Published: January 2, 2017 { 11 comments }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.
2016: Chicago’s Deadliest in 19 Years, President Trump Offers Federal Help
Published: January 2, 2017 { 33 comments }“Chicago murder rate is record setting – 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016,” said Trump on Twitter. “If Mayor can’t do it he must ask for Federal help!”
New Year, New Freedoms: Constitutional Carry Takes Effect in Missouri
Published: January 2, 2017 { 16 comments }If you’re a lawful gun owner in Missouri, you can carry your firearm concealed beginning Jan. 1, 2017.
Ep. 36 Should I Shoot? Is that a Pellet Gun in My Face?
Published: January 2, 2017 { 42 comments }The “if he’s in my house, he’s dead” crowd might not like to hear it, but if you can avoid having to shoot somebody, for God’s sake, don’t shoot.
Light Saber Solar Firestarter $1.89 Each – Prepping 101
Published: January 1, 2017 { 0 comments }Lighting fires is never easy in a survival situation. So for those times when you have some sun, this is a great tool, and it’s cheap.
One Lower – AR Mags, AK Mags, 9mm Mags – Windham RMCS-4 – Full Review.
Published: December 30, 2016 { 27 comments }At the 2016 SHOT Show, Windham Weaponry announced that they would be showing a groundbreaking new rifle that would allow the user to convert between calibers by changing out the barrel, mag well, and bolt carrier group—all while utilizing the same lower and upper receivers. They were going to have three versions available, with up to four caliber options in one AR platform rifle.
Strike Industries Rolling Out MP5-Compatible Pistols and Rifles
Published: December 29, 2016 { 6 comments }Strike Industries is working on a sexy new receiver system including pistols and rifles that’s compatible with Heckler & Koch MP5 trigger groups.