Hollywood legend has it that the gun that “Won the West” was the Winchester Model 1873 Jimmy Stewart struggled to keep in the movie Winchester ’73. In fact, it was the U.S. Model 1873 .45-70 Springfield, better known to modern day collectors and shooters as the “.45-70 Trapdoor” for its top-opening breech block, that truly “Won the West.”
Column
Show First
MilSurp: Springfield “Trapdoor” – The Gun That Really Won the West
BY Administrator Published: March 24, 2017 { 25 comments }Six Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal on Firearms
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 23, 2017 { 14 comments }When selling guns, remember, everything is negotiable! We’ll get to that in a moment, but first some backstory. When I was in college more than a decade ago, I was majoring in English. Why English? Well, that’s what everyone asked me at the time. My parents, my friends, my coworkers would all grill me about [...]
Ammo Test: Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense 9mm and .45 ACP
BY Tom McHale Published: March 21, 2017 { 23 comments }Taking the idea of “light and fast” model to new levels, the Civil Defense projectiles weigh in at well under half that same caliber traditional bullets. For example, the 9mm projectile weighs just 50 grains. Compare that to 115 or 124 grains for common 9mm defense rounds. The .45 ACP bullets weigh in at 78 grains as compared to a more traditional weight range of 185 to 230 grains. The result is blistering speed.
Ep. 47 Should I Shoot? Late Night Banging at Your Door
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 20, 2017 { 21 comments }“Stay on the line with me,” the dispatcher says. “We have officers en route to your location.”
Make Your Own Kydex Cheek Riser: Step-By-Step Guide
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 15, 2017 { 10 comments }I decided to make a Kydex cheek riser and install it on my rifle. I could have ordered one, but making it myself allowed me to customize it to my rifle. Plus, it’s way more fun.
Ep. 46 Should I Shoot? The Assailant and the Attendant
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 13, 2017 { 6 comments }Immediately, the assailant swings the nightstick at you, striking your car door and yelling, “Stay in your car, man!”
That Gun Isn’t ‘Too Expensive,’ It’s Only Too Expensive For You!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 9, 2017 { 79 comments }When readers bitch about the MSRP in the review, I wonder if they actually look to see what the real world price is before they fire off their comment.
Help Your Wife Purchase a Concealed Carry Firearm, Part 3: The Range
BY Jordan Michaels Published: March 8, 2017 { 6 comments }Carrying a handgun won’t do your girlfriend much good if she can’t use it effectively.
Precision CCW Night Sights? The New HD XR from Trijicon – Hands On Review.
BY Michael O. Humphries Published: March 8, 2017 { 3 comments }Gun people are gear people, period. We love mechanical solutions to problems. So, while you may be able to make a good argument that one might not even use the sights on your pistol in a situation like this, why shortchange yourself? If you have the best gear possible (and train with it accordingly), you will only be better prepared. And, it gives you an excuse to buy more stuff, right? So let’s take a look at the new Trijicon HD XR sights.
Ep. 45 Should I Shoot? Date Night Goes Wrong
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: March 7, 2017 { 8 comments }Your significant other has picked up on this too, and at times, can spot a DLR (“doesn’t look right”) or even a concealed carry purse.









