On January 8, 2022, Aleksander Tarnawski turned 101 years old. 101 years prior he had entered the world kicking and screaming in Słocin in the Rzeszów poviat in Poland. Like most of the young males of his generation, Aleksander Tarnawski soon found himself swept up in the war.
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Major Aleksander Tarnawski: The Unkillable Polish Commando
Published: February 12, 2023 { 8 comments }
Pistol Review: Sig Sauer P365-380
Published: February 5, 2023 { 4 comments }Sig’s slogan for the P365-380 is “less recoil, more control” and after burning a few hundred rounds I can say it does exactly that.
The Axor Arms PAF12GA – Folding Pump Action
Published: February 5, 2023 { 9 comments }It all started because of Forgotten Weapons. As a shotgun aficionado, I thought the idea of the Axor Arms folding pump action.
.22 Magnum for Personal Defense – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
Published: February 5, 2023 { 40 comments }It seems the armed community is rediscovering the advantages of the small revolver over the pocket auto!
Testing the All-New Vortex Strike Eagle 3-18×44 FFP Riflescope
Published: February 5, 2023 { 1 comment }While available in both MOA and MRAD variants, I opted to test the MRAD version of the Strike Eagle 3-18. I think Vortex has another hit on its hands.
The Cody Firearms Museum
Published: February 5, 2023 { 7 comments }The Buffalo Bill Center of the West houses five museums, but I was there to check out the Cody Firearms Museum.
The Unkillable Adrian Carton de Wiart: “Frankly, I Had Enjoyed the War”
Published: February 5, 2023 { 13 comments }Carton de Wiart was raised in a world of privilege, but he was never soft.
Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder
Published: January 18, 2023 { 0 comments }American Gun Craft’s Desperado hand cannon looks like a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun but it is not a firearm under federal law. There is no gimmick here, Desperado is a hybrid black powder and percussion device you load from the front with black powder and shot then shoot it with a 209 shotgun primer.
Brouwer M1811 Grip Makes Your P320 Point Like a 1911
Published: January 14, 2023 { 1 comment }M1811 Module design borrows characteristics from the legendary 1911 grip and seamlessly blends them to the grip of the P320. To my hand it is definitely an improvement to the curvy factory grip.
The Hotheaded Hitman Preferred a Wheelgun!
Published: January 14, 2023 { 3 comments }It became a trope in movies and TV. The steely-eyed assassin who lurks in shadows ruthlessly taking money to end a life is simply mesmerizing. We can’t look away.