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MilSurp: Springfield “Trapdoor” - The Gun That Really Won the West

MilSurp: Springfield “Trapdoor” – The Gun That Really Won the West

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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.”

Blannelberry Gets His Concealed Carry Permit: EP. 3: Buying The Gun On GunsAmerica

Six Tips for Negotiating the Best Deal on Firearms

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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 [...]

Liberty Ammunition's Civil Defense 9mm

Ammo Test: Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense 9mm and .45 ACP

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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

Ep. 47 Should I Shoot? Late Night Banging at Your Door

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“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

Make Your Own Kydex Cheek Riser: Step-By-Step Guide

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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

Ep. 46 Should I Shoot? The Assailant and the Attendant

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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!

That Gun Isn’t ‘Too Expensive,’ It’s Only Too Expensive For You!

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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

Help Your Wife Purchase a Concealed Carry Firearm, Part 3: The Range

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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.

Precision CCW Night Sights? The New HD XR from Trijicon – Hands On Review.

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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

Ep. 45 Should I Shoot? Date Night Goes Wrong

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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.