The Model 66-8 Combat Magnum lives up to the K-frame’s reputation. In my opinion, a .357 magnum is a good choice for self-defense, and I’d prefer to carry the .357 Magnum in a revolver like the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum.
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S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: Benchmark In 357 Magnum Carry
BY Robert Sadowski Published: November 4, 2023 { 13 comments }5 Reasons to Carry the FN 509 Compact MRD
BY Clay Martin Published: August 26, 2023 { 0 comments }In the highly competitive compact handgun market, it is rare to see a real contender to the crown. But the 509 Compact MRD is just that.
Best Handheld EDC Lights
BY Travis Pike Published: August 26, 2023 { 0 comments }EDC lights are extremely handy tools and sit beside pocket knives in their usefulness. Most people will probably get more use from their EDC light than they ever will from their guns.
Building My Ultimate P365 EDC
BY Robert Schloss Published: February 26, 2023 { 14 comments }Finding a pistol that is easily concealed on a small frame has historically required compromising on at least one component. Then Sig Sauer came along with the P365.
Surefire’s Turbocharged Lights for SHOT 2023
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: January 25, 2023 { 0 comments }By Jeff Cramblit GunsAmerica.com Well didn’t actually turbocharge their new flashlights but they did make several new Turbo head models. The new turbo models are engineered for lighting up targets at greater distances and identifying threats further away. The new heads/ reflectors are only slightly larger than standard but focus the light much further. X300T [...]
The Staccato CS Brings Real Performance to the Concealed Carry Market — SHOT Show 2023
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: January 24, 2023 { 0 comments }The CS still retains all the performance features of the larger Staccato’s but packs them all into a much smaller package.
Langdon Tactical Technology’s 92G Elite Compact: A Better Beretta for Everyday Carry
BY Mark Miller Published: October 25, 2022 { 8 comments }Built in the USA, and customized by hand, the Elite Compact is the better Beretta for EDC.
Safariland Changes the Rules with the Skeletonized SCHEMA IWB Holster
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: October 14, 2022 { 1 comment }Just in time for Halloween, I’m replacing the old holster and hanging a new skeletonized holster on my belt.
SIG Knocks It Out of the Park with the New P365 X-Macro Comp – Full Review
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: August 11, 2022 { 11 comments }SIG developed a new magazine and slightly extended the grip of the Macro so that it now has a capacity of 17 + 1. The longer grip provides space for a full-handed grip while still retaining the 365’s comfort and ergonomics.
Stroup Knives – Military Heritage, Handmade, American, & Affordable
BY Published: July 10, 2022 { 1 comment }Every once in a while I find really cool gear that isn’t way overpriced. Stroup Knives isn’t going to be a secret forever and I’d guess that as demand goes up so will the prices.









