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SW1911 Pro Series 3” 9mm: Full Review

SW1911 Pro Series 3” 9mm: Full Review

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Somehow, the folks at Smith’s Performance Center have made the 1911 mini-me in 9mm with all the bells and whistles that runs like a full-grown model.

What I Love & Hate About the SIG Sauer P239

What I Love & Hate About the SIG Sauer P239

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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.

What I Love & Hate About the FMK 9C1 G2

What I Love & Hate About the FMK 9C1 G2

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The FMK 9C1 G2 has dared to take on the Glock 19 as the premier mid-size polymer pistol on the market. Whether it will succeed remains to be seen. That it has the opportunity to do so is one of the great things about America and the state of the current firearms industry. In fact, [...]

Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact Now Available in .45 ACP

Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact Now Available in .45 ACP

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Smith & Wesson is adding two new Compact models to their M&P M2.0 series chambered for .45 ACP. They are available with and without thumb safeties.

What I Love & Hate About the Galco Jak Slide Holster

What I Love & Hate About the Galco Jak Slide Holster

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Not all universal holsters come from the $10 bin at the local gun show. Some are legit concealed carry holsters, worthy of being in your shoebox of holsters because, hey, it’s universal.

What I love & Hate About the Charter Arms Off Duty .38

What I love & Hate About the Charter Arms Off Duty .38

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The Off Duty is a classic snub-nosed revolver. It does very well as a primary concealed carry gun for anyone wishing to carry something small, lightweight, reliable and effective.

S&W Model 640 Pro Series - Review

S&W Model 640 Pro Series – Review

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Then Smith produced the Model 640 Pro Series, perhaps the best J-frame ever! The Model 640 Pro is a Performance Center pistol that reminds me of the Smiths of old. The 640 Pro is based on a Model 640, stainless, five shot .357 Magnum, with a 2.125” barrel.

Colt Launching New High-Polish Bright Cobra

Colt Launching New High-Polish Bright Cobra

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The high-polish Colt Bright Cobra follows the concealed-caryy Night Cobra as the third new double-action revolver from Colt’s Manufacturing.

What I love & Hate About Crimson Trace Lasergrips

What I love & Hate About Crimson Trace Lasergrips

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One of my favorite firearms innovations of the last decade or so has been the swift rise of aftermarket laser aiming systems for handguns. Remember when adding a laser to your handgun meant installing something that looked like a small flashlight onto your gun’s tactical rail with a coiled cord attached to an activation switch? [...]

What I love & Hate About the DeSantis Die Hard Ankle Holster

What I love & Hate About the DeSantis Die Hard Ankle Holster

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Granted, it takes a bit to get used to wearing an ankle holster, but once you do, it is gloriously comfortable.