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My First 1911 — Why I Chose SIG Sauer's STX

My First 1911 — Why I Chose SIG Sauer’s STX

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Among the multitude of autoloading handguns that a shooter has at his or her disposal, John M. Browning’s most famous pistol design still remains a perfectly viable choice, well over a century after it appeared.  The M1911 and the M1911A1, of the First and Second World Wars, respectively, showed the effectiveness of Browning’s brainchild, as well as the new cartridge designed for it: the .45 ACP, or Automatic Colt Pistol. The ACP marked a return to a .45 caliber sidearm for the military, as the M1892 revolver – firing a .38 Long Colt cartridge – didn’t have the power level that soldiers needed, and the Philippine Insurrection brought that quickly to light.

Top Five Questions I Get as a Gun Owner

Top Five Questions I Get as a Gun Owner

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If you’re a gun owner and haven’t been peppered by questions from others as to why you’re a gun owner, then you’re either very good at keeping your gun ownership under the radar or you live in a rural area with very few people to deal with.

17 Attorneys General Send Letter to Congress Opposing National Concealed Carry Reciprocity

17 Attorneys General Send Letter to Congress Opposing National Concealed Carry Reciprocity

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A group of attorney generals is speaking out against national concealed carry reciprocity.

Gunfighter Tip of the Week: Shirt Modification to Improve Draw Stroke

Survey: More than 3 Million Americans Pack Heat Every Day

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Three million people in the United States leave their homes every day carrying a loaded firearm, according to a new survey published in the American Journal of Public Health.

Top Five Types of Revolver Grips

Top Five Types of Revolver Grips

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Revolvers have their pros and cons, of course, but in the pro column are the unique aftermarket accessories available for changing up the grips or stocks.

Smith & Wesson Rolls Out M&P Shield 2.0 in 10 Different Flavors

Smith & Wesson Rolls Out M&P Shield 2.0 in 10 Different Flavors

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Smith & Wesson is adding five new M&P Shield 2.0 versions in 9mm Luger and .40 S&W for a total of 10 new everyday concealed-carry pistols.

Welcome to the New Age:  SilencerCo's Maxim 9 Integrally Suppressed 9mm

Welcome to the New Age: SilencerCo’s Maxim 9 Integrally Suppressed 9mm

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Times have changed. In the past, there’s was a claim about pistol suppressors that, up until recently, still had relevance. The claim was that compared to rifle suppressors, pistol suppressors made less sense. On the other hand, a suppressed rifle can hang harmlessly and comfortably on a sling or sit on a bipod allowing the operator to load mags, and do other administrative duties without having to put the firearm in a less than ideal location. This theory held water until now, with the release of SilencerCo’s Maxim 9.

Check Out the GuardianGrip: A Retractable Finger Extension for Your Compact Revolver

Check Out the GuardianGrip: A Retractable Finger Extension for Your Compact Revolver

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“The GuardianGrip adds that level of confidence for the owner of a compact conceal firearm, just by providing them with a positive full-size grip,” said Mullen.

The Bipods with the Moves: Bringing the Swagger

The Bipods with the Moves: Bringing the Swagger

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Bipods are probably the most underutilized piece of helpful shooting gear, a tool that should be in your toolbox. But like all tools, you need to pick the appropriate one for the job. Normal size bipods, 6 to 10 inches, cover a lot of gaps. But sometimes, you are forced into a less than ideal shooting position, and for that you need something else. Fortunately, that tool now exists.

Top Five Revolver Myths

Top Five Revolver Myths

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Today, I’m going to take a crack at some of the myths I’ve heard surrounding the use of a revolver. These aren’t the only myths, but they’re my top five.