The 856 Defender isn’t a perfect revolver, but like many Taurus products, it lives in a nice middle ground between bargain bin and custom Gucci. It’s light (but not too light), well-built, reliable, reasonably priced, and accurate enough to get the job done. It’s the everyman’s revolver, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to carry it.
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The Everyman’s Revolver: The Taurus 856 Defender Is a Classic Design at a Great Price (Full Review)
Published: June 20, 2021 { 24 comments }
Light and Handy 1911: Springfield Armory’s New Ronin Operator 4.25”
Published: June 20, 2021 { 4 comments }I find the standard Government 1911 too heavy for concealed carry; I prefer to carry a 1911 that is lighter, while just as accurate and reliable as it’s bigger cousins. I found one in the Springfield Armory’s new Ronin Operator 4.25”.
Streamlight VIR II – Bridging the Spectrum Between IR & Visible Light
Published: June 20, 2021 { 0 comments }When it comes to getting into Night Vision, most everything is expensive and you need quite a bit to just get into the game. Streamlight has a great offering that gets you in at a decent price while giving you a lot of capability. I’m talking about the VIR II Weapon Light.
John Sedgwick: The Pachydermal General & the Whitworth Sniper Rifle
Published: June 20, 2021 { 15 comments }MG Sedgwick had no shortage of courage. His calm demeanor under fire reliably inspired his troops.
Call to Action: Submit Your Comment on ATF’s New Arm Brace Rule Today!
Published: June 20, 2021 { 35 comments }Gun owners must come together once again and push back against this arbitrary and dangerous new rule.
17 Facts about the SIG SAUER Hunter Games and a Sneak Peek at SIG’s NEW Pistol
Published: June 19, 2021 { 6 comments }16 miles and 22 stages in the Wyoming mountains were traversed by celebrities in the first ever SIG Hunter Games.
New Warrior Mini 2 Flashlight from Olight
Published: June 17, 2021 { 5 comments }Olight is at it again and making updates to their most popular models. This time releasing an updated Warrior Mini 2 for EDC and tactical use. It features several improvements over the original Warrior Mini and is available in black, desert tan, and mountain sky.
KelTec RDB Defender – The Gritty Details
Published: June 13, 2021 { 12 comments }All in all, I find the RDB Defender to be a fine gun for certain applications. As a backpack gun, it is fabulous. Compact, light, and it stows easily in a bag. As a home defender, it is also A-okay in my book. The short length overall lends itself to being a good nightstand gun. Would it be my first choice to take back to Tal Afar? No, but KelTec also didn’t intend it for that. For the money, and the purpose, this is the little blaster that could.
Ruger LCR – Goodness in 22
Published: June 12, 2021 { 22 comments }I recently evaluated the Ruger LCR in .38 Special. As a follow-up, I wanted to evaluate the LCR in .22 LR. eing a fan of the Smith & Wesson J-frame, I am fortunate to own a Model 43C which is also chambered in .22 LR. This review also gave me an opportunity to compare the LCR with the Smith.
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Published: June 12, 2021 { 0 comments }10 gift ideas for when dad emerges from his COVID cave. Another year and another run at “What should we get dad for Father’s Day?” This year gift ideas can be a challenge, with the end-of-the-lockdown seemingly close and then in the same week really far away as the CDC does its latest reversal of [...]