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A Poor Takes the Optics-Ready HK VP9 for a Spin

A Poor Takes the Optics-Ready HK VP9 for a Spin

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After shooting the new VP9 for the last few months, I’m starting to get the appeal. It’s a sweet gun. Is it worth the H&K markup? Maybe, maybe not. I can say this: if you can afford the optics-ready VP9, you won’t be disappointed.

Bergara B14R - The Aftermarket Strikes Back

Bergara B14R – The Aftermarket Strikes Back

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This combination of the Bergara B14R, the TriggerTech Special, and the Mack Brother’s magazines is amazing. It is the most fun I have had with a 22 in quite some time.

Volund Gear Works Micro Battle Belt V3 - Review

Volund Gear Works Micro Battle Belt V3 – Review

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The Volund Gear Works belt is a stunner and absolutely performs. Despite its diminutive size, it can handle any weight you slap on it. This one gets 5 stars.

The What & the Why:  Laser Use

The What & the Why: Laser Use

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There are credible stories around of a laser aiming device being pointed at a felonious aggressor and stopping an attack. For some reason, some bad guys see a dot dancing on their body and decide that they might get shot. Since they want to avoid that, they stop any criminal attack.

Petty Officer Hajime Toyoshima and His Ghastly Type 26 Revolver

Petty Officer Hajime Toyoshima and His Ghastly Type 26 Revolver

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The time Hajime Toyoshima spent in Australia during World War 2 was characterized by violence and chaos.

Savage Arms IMPULSE: American Made Straight Pull Rifle

Savage Arms IMPULSE: American Made Straight Pull Rifle

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The new Savage Arms IMPULSE rifles are a whole new breed of rifle that raises the market to a new level. It’s really slick, very fast to operate, incredibly accurate; perhaps the most accurate rifle I have ever shot.

American Perfection: Lone Wolf's New LTD-19 Pistol

American Perfection: Lone Wolf’s New LTD-19 Pistol

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Lone Wolf Arms’ new Lightweight Tactical Defense (LTD) pistol may not be the answer for every shooter, but it is a quality American-made handgun that provides reliable performance in a package that adapts to fit most hands.

SIG Pro-Cut Slide: 7D Chess Move?

SIG Pro-Cut Slide: 7D Chess Move?

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The sky is the limit with the first truly modular handgun, and the Pro-Cut slides are an important milestone in development. We are going to see big things from the P320 series. And I can’t wait to see what components come out next.

Repairing Damaged Scope Mount Holes

Repairing Damaged Scope Mount Holes

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Not an uncommon sight: stripped out scope mount screw holes. They’re also our starting point for today’s project.

The What & the Why: Holster Selection

The What & the Why: Holster Selection

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There are many holsters to select from these days, and more are being introduced all the time. Regardless of the gun model or the holster manufacturer, there are certain features of holsters that are important and some that are strictly a personal preference.