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”.
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Light and Handy 1911: Springfield Armory’s New Ronin Operator 4.25”
BY Brian McCombie Updated: June 20, 2021Streamlight VIR II – Bridging the Spectrum Between IR & Visible Light
BY Ivan Loomis Updated: June 20, 2021When 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
BY Will Dabbs Updated: June 20, 2021MG 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!
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: June 20, 2021Gun 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
BY True Pearce Updated: August 3, 202416 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
BY Austin Van Gilder Updated: June 17, 2021Olight 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
BY Clay Martin Updated: June 13, 2021All 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
BY Rob Garrett Updated: June 12, 2021I 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
BY Steve Gaspar Updated: June 12, 202110 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 [...]
Call to Action: Submit Your Comment on ATF’s New “Frame or Receiver” Rule Today!
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: June 12, 2021The ATF has proposed a new rule that threatens Second Amendment rights, and we must once again band together to stop it.