The 1911 pistol is as much a part of the fabric of America as is baseball, fast cars, and pretty girls. Literally, countless young men headed off into harm’s way with one of Mr. Browning’s hand cannons tucked into their belts.
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Browning’s M1911 and the Tale of a U.S. Combat Engineer in Italy
BY Will Dabbs Updated: September 21, 2018Powder Measuring Redefined: The Revolutionary AutoTrickler V2 & AutoThrow Powder Dispenser Review
BY True Pearce Updated: September 15, 2018This review is intended to give you an overview of what the AutoTrickler V2 & AutoThrow Powder Measure/Dispenser is, what it does, my experience with it, and why it’s quickly becoming the most popular powder measuring/throwing device in the precision shooting world.
Getting Out of a Jam: Semi-Auto Handguns
BY Doug Larson Updated: September 15, 2018Murphy’s law says that if something can go wrong, it will. That’s why it’s important for every handgun-owner to learn how to clear a jam or stoppage.
Big Horn Armory Model 89: A John Wayne Gun for the Modern Gunslinger In 500 S&W
BY Clay Martin Updated: September 14, 2018The rifles by Big Horn are beautiful. But the owner of Big Horn said, “We don’t build safe queens, son. We build guns to be used.” That is my kind of party.
Bushnell Elite Tactical XRS II Tracking Test and Full Review
BY Clay Martin Updated: March 31, 2024As the flagship of the Bushnell Elite Tactical line, my expectations are high for the XRS II. I’m happy to report that Bushnell hasn’t failed.
Wilson Combat Custom Glock 43
BY Rob Garrett Updated: September 14, 2018Wilson recently expanded their Glock customizations. I happened to have a Glock 43 in the safe so I was all in. But I still couldn’t believe the final product.
The M1 Carbine and The Story of War Hero Jack Lucas
BY Will Dabbs Updated: September 14, 2018The M1 carbine was designed as a Personal Defense Weapon of sorts. It combined the portability of a handgun with the magazine capacity of an autoloading rifle.
The Chosen One: The Army’s M-17 Pistol Review
BY Mark Miller Updated: September 8, 2018The service handguns chosen by the Army have always become essential weapons; the Remington New Army, the Colt Single Action Army, Browning’s M-1911 and the M-9 Beretta are all classics. Now you can get the latest chapter in this historic line, the SIG M17.
Training Schedule To Win! A Look Into How A Champion Trains
BY Jake Wallace Updated: September 8, 2018Working to compete with the world’s best is not done in competition; it’s done in the countless hours of training on the range. Here’s how I prepare for competition.
Get A Grip: Stocks In The Modern Era of PRS
BY Ian Kenney Updated: March 31, 2024A precision rifle stock should fit you like an old pair of boots. But picking the right stock for your rig can be a challenge because of all the options.