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The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms
BY Brian McCombie Published: May 18, 2025 { 9 comments }I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the Tisas PX-5.7 semi-automatic pistol. It proved itself a solid, reliable firearm during my shooting.
AAR: MAG-40, Armed Citizen’s Education
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: May 18, 2025 { 1 comment }On the MAG website, MAG-40 is rightly described as an immersion class. When you take MAG-40 it’s like drinking from a fire hose—information comes at you nonstop and it’s impossible to hold onto it all.
KRG C-4 Chassis Review
BY Ben La Londe Published: May 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Designed with input from competitive shooters and machined from a single block of billet aluminum, the C-4 stands out from the smoother, slab-sided forends common to most chassis designs.
Double-Action vs. Single-Action Revolver Guide
BY Travis Pike Published: May 17, 2025 { 0 comments }Today, we will dissect both terms and compare and contrast DA and SA revolvers.
The Gory Demise of Abu Sayyaf: Timeless Tools to Terminate a Terrorist
BY Will Dabbs Published: May 17, 2025 { 4 comments }I’ve seen a few actual fights. As a physician, I’ve seen the aftermath lots of times. In the real world, real-life close combat is typically ugly, fast, and inelegant.
Sig 1911-X, An Unfair Torture Test?
BY Aaron Goodfellow Published: May 10, 2025 { 3 comments }Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Many people believe that the 1911 is one of the best handguns ever made. With renewed interest in the 1911 caused by the explosion of 2011s, different calibers, and optics choices, Sig Sauer’s 1911-X lineup has entered the chat. I recently had the chance to get my hands on a [...]
The 590A1 Compact Cruiser
BY Travis Pike Published: May 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Mossberg 590A1 Compact Cruiser features an optic, rail, side saddle, magazine extension, and even a mini shell adapter from Defender Tactical.
Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Yes, it Matters
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: May 8, 2025 { 8 comments }With the way constitutional—or permitless—carry is getting so common, it’s understandable that you might believe reciprocity doesn’t matter anymore.
Vortex Defender Series Adds Green Reticle Options
BY Mitchell Graf Published: May 8, 2025 { 1 comment }If you’ve ever had trouble picking up a red dot quickly on a bright sunny day, green might be worth a shot.









