Our vision of Old West gunplay was formed by Western movies rather than the Old West itself. The very term “Gunslinger” was an early-20th century concoction. Clay Allison, however, was the real deal.
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The Life and Times of the Brain-Damaged Gunslinger Clay Allison
Published: August 2, 2020 { 49 comments }
SP5 Civilian Legal MP5: An Icon of Counter-Terrorism
Published: July 26, 2020 { 19 comments }A German made replica of arguably the most iconic gun of our time. And a fitting tribute to Counter-Terrorist Forces the world over.
Walther’s New PPK: What Is Old Is New Again
Published: July 26, 2020 { 65 comments }Whether the year was 1929 or 1931 – sources vary – it was nearly a century ago when Walther introduced the PPK. It was a revolutionary design at the time because of its double-action trigger and its safety which also decocked the gun.
Shoot Like SOCOM: The 6.5 Creedmoor Cartridge & its Long Distance Relationship with CMMG’s Endeavor Mk3
Published: July 26, 2020 { 5 comments }In 2018, US Special Operations Command adopted the 6.5 Creedmoor (CM) as their new Precision Rifle cartridge.
What is This Surplus Ammo?
Published: July 26, 2020 { 8 comments }Chances are if you own a firearm in a military caliber you have looked at surplus ammunition. In this article, I’m going to hopefully shed some light on what’s what when it comes to military surplus ammo.
The San Bernardino Shooters: Husband and Wife Psycho Team
Published: July 26, 2020 { 23 comments }What possible darkness could possess two young parents to abandon their 6-month-old daughter and sacrifice their lives to slaughter a building full of innocent people?
Know When to Stand Your Ground and When You Have a Duty to Retreat (Part II – Duty to Retreat)
Published: July 26, 2020 { 10 comments }In Part I of this series, we discussed those jurisdictions in which you have the right to stand your ground when exercising self-defense. In this part, we will discuss jurisdictions in which you have a duty to retreat prior to exercising self-defense.
Springfield XD-M Elite Tactical OSP FDE Unboxed at the Gun Counter
Published: July 22, 2020 { 5 comments }Springfield Armory’s new 9mm XD-M Elite OSP Tactical sets a new standard in performance and features from a factory striker-fired pistol. Starting with their proven XD-M model, Springfield has refined and upgraded nearly each part of the pistol.
SIG 716i TREAD – Most Tested Battle Rifle of 2019-2020: Reviewed
Published: July 16, 2020 { 25 comments }The SIG SAUER 716i TREAD rifle may seem like a standard run of the mill AR-10 but its origins are much more military. It’s basically a civilian version of a battle rifle that was part of a 2019, 72,000…
Taking the Versatile Savage Renegauge For A D.R.I.V.: Full Review
Published: July 16, 2020 { 0 comments }Savage Firearms’ newest shotgun, the Renegauge, was announced almost a year ago and purchasers are finally getting their hands on them. This new hot-rod semiautomatic shotgun has been totally redesigned and over-engineered by the good folk at Savage. At the core of the Renegauge is a new “D.R.I.V. System (pronounced ‘drive’) that utilizes dual pressure relief valves and a short-stroke piston to cycle the action reliably between shots, almost independently of the power of the shell fired.