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Why Your Super Reliable Carry Gun Suddenly Becomes a Jam-O-Matic

Why Your Super Reliable Carry Gun Suddenly Becomes a Jam-O-Matic

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I’ve chronographed separate lots of 115-grain that were barely supersonic on average, with the slowest rounds of a 10-round string struggling to top 1,050 feet per second.

Six Reasons I'm Sticking with the Glock 43 (Over the Glock 43X)

Six Reasons I’m Sticking with the Glock 43 (Over the Glock 43X)

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If the Glock 43X fits your hand better or meets your needs for greater magazine capacity, jump on the X train. It is a solid Glock design and it will likely provide reliable service. But as for me?  I’m sticking with the Glock 43.

Don’t Slip Up: Stop These Common Errors Before They Start

Don’t Slip Up: Stop These Common Errors Before They Start

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One of the most common laments I hear in life is, “Man, I wish someone had told me that when I started.”

Proper Way to Use Cover

Proper Way to Use Cover

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I further contend that you can be involved in a gunfight even if you don’t have a gun. In that situation, my rule about not getting shot becomes all the more important.

Clay's Budget Blades Ep. 3: The Genzow HatchetHawk from Spyderco

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 3: The Genzow HatchetHawk from Spyderco

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The new Genzow is a work of art. The name is taken from Martin Genzow, a German outdoor enthusiast and historian. His life’s work has made him an expert on axes and tomahawks, and the subtle design differences that affect cutting performance.

The Perfect Noob Gun: The Handgun That Is Just Right for the New Shooter

The Perfect Noob Gun: The Handgun That Is Just Right for the New Shooter

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“I am shopping for my first handgun and I’m a complete newbie to shooting. What should I buy?”

Little Black Gun: Never Goes Out of Style

Little Black Gun: Never Goes Out of Style

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It’s a staple of the female wardrobe, a go-to outfit for many occasions, a tried-and-true fashion statement that flatters every style, every decade and every frame.

Clay's Budget Blades Ep. 2: The Spartan from Cold Steel

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 2: The Spartan from Cold Steel

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What first drew me to the Spartan was its unique blade shape, like a tiny copy of a Greek kopis sword. It looked cool enough that I was willing to buy one to try.

Hot Tactics for Cold Weather: Turn Up the Heat on Your EDC

Hot Tactics for Cold Weather: Turn Up the Heat on Your EDC

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Winter can affect how we protect ourselves, and it makes good sense to consider all of the potential issues.

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 1: The Yojimbo 2 from Spyderco

Clay’s Budget Blades Ep. 1: The Yojimbo 2 from Spyderco

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The idea behind Clay’s Budget Blades is to review products that are a good value, but not necessarily cheap. No gas station knives will be presented here, nor anything from QVC.