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Clay Martin with the 4.25 Prodgy DS from Springfield

Springfield Armory Prodigy 4.25 – 2011 for the working man?

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One of the few complaints a man can make about a 1911 is capacity, and the 2011 has fixed that.

.22 Magnum for Personal Defense – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

.22 Magnum for Personal Defense – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

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It seems the armed community is rediscovering the advantages of the small revolver over the pocket auto!

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder

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American Gun Craft’s Desperado hand cannon looks like a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun but it is not a firearm under federal law. There is no gimmick here, Desperado is a hybrid black powder and percussion device you load from the front with black powder and shot then shoot it with a 209 shotgun primer.

Testing Springfield's New 9mm SAINT Victor

Testing Springfield’s New 9mm SAINT Victor

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I had a great time with this rifle, and I have no problem recommending it if you are in the market for a PCC.

Langdon Tactical Technology's 92G Elite Compact: A Better Beretta for Everyday Carry

Langdon Tactical Technology’s 92G Elite Compact: A Better Beretta for Everyday Carry

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Built in the USA, and customized by hand, the Elite Compact is the better Beretta for EDC.

Apart from the Crowd: Lone Wolf LTD19 v2

Apart from the Crowd: Lone Wolf LTD19 v2

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Many years ago, I purchased my first Glock pistol, in 9mm. Almost immediately, I went to the Lone Wolf website and ordered a replacement barrel for it. Why? Because the advice of all the serious Glock guys was to do exactly that.

The Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. is the Dark-Horse CCW You Didn’t Know You Needed (Full Review)

The Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. is the Dark-Horse CCW You Didn’t Know You Needed (Full Review)

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The Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. offers all the features we’ve come to expect from a self-defense weapon in 2022 but without the associated costs. Is it the dark horse in the competition to be the world’s best CCW? Maybe, maybe not. But it’s definitely worth a look.

The Savage Impulse - An American Straight Pull

The Savage Impulse – An American Straight Pull

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The world of hunting rifles tends to be relatively stable. We have single shots, bolt actions, lever guns, and a few semi-autos. Nothing crazy, and most hunters don’t seem to want anything crazy anyway. Well, Savage decided to shake things up with the Impulse. The Savage Impulse is a bolt action rifle but isn’t your traditional rotary bolt. Instead, Savage went with a straight-pull bolt.

Clay’s Garage Sale Guns #1- Carcano Paratrooper?

Clay’s Garage Sale Guns #1- Carcano Paratrooper?

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Have you ever made an impulse purchase that was way out of your wheelhouse, but it looked like such a good deal you had to go for it? Me neither. Okay, that isn’t actually true. But just because I make a serious, serious mistake doesn’t mean I don’t write about it on the internet. So that others may learn. Or have a good laugh. Or maybe both this time.

The Ultimate Nightstand Gun?

The Ultimate Nightstand Gun?

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A nightstand gun is premised on the idea you don’t have children. I do now, so I have to err a bit more on the side of caution. But as a single dude living in some perhaps sketchy areas, I was a huge advocate of the nightstand blaster. And for that particular role, the 1911 packs some clear advantages.