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NEW 9mm Springfield XD-S Mod.2: Review and Comparison to the Original

NEW 9mm Springfield XD-S Mod.2: Review and Comparison to the Original

Successful firearm sequels balance “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” with real, value-adding improvements. If a manufacturer re-engineers a popular design like the XD-S, they risk losing those features that made the firearm successful in the first place. But if they don’t improve enough components, “new-and-improved” starts to look suspiciously like “the-same-and-more-expensive.” Those were my thoughts heading into this review, but I think Springfield balanced these two extremes well.

KRX Tactical: Shotgun Powerful, AR Fun

KRX Tactical: Shotgun Powerful, AR Fun

The TriStar KRX Tactical Shotgun is a serious player. With AR ergonomics and a box magazine, it is easy to load and simple to shoot. No matter what your sport, the KRX is ready to play. The advanced self-adjusting gas system feeds any shotgun ammo reliably and the removable choke system (Beretta/Benelli Mobile Threads) lets you pick your pattern, including extended tactical chokes.

SIG/M4 Rattler - Convert Your Existing SBR To A Rattler

SIG/M4 Rattler – Convert Your Existing SBR To A Rattler

The ability to convert existing M4A1 carbines to a PDW, chambered in 300 BLK, offers several appealing advantages.  First, it is far more economical than purchasing complete carbines.  Far more conversion kits can be purchased than complete carbines.  Second, the purchase of a retrofit kit presents fewer issues than building a new carbine.  Finally, should the receiver be damaged, the conversion kit can be fitted to another lower.

Going the Distance with the New Performance Center T/C LRR (Full Review)

Going the Distance with the New Performance Center T/C LRR (Full Review)

I was ready to rock ‘n roll earlier this month when I made my way to central Texas to try my hand at a 1000-yard target with the new Long-Range Rifle (LRR) from Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center and Thompson/Center. Like many gun owners in 2018, my long-range shooting knowledge exceeded my experience. I’ve been geeking out about D.O.P.E. cards, bullet trajectories, and MIL vs. MOA for years, but I hadn’t had many chances to pull the trigger.

The P14 Luger Marinepistole - A German Military Handgun Designed for Ship-to-Ship Combat

The P14 Luger Marinepistole – A German Military Handgun Designed for Ship-to-Ship Combat

Georg Luger left an indelible mark on the firearms world that persists to this very day. His extraordinary eponymous handgun was not an altogether original design, however. His mentor, a German engineer named Hugo Borchardt, was actually the first to realize the human knee would translate into a serviceable firearm.

Benchrest Shooter Posts Stunning 1.068” Group at 1000 Yards - New World Record!

Benchrest Shooter Posts Stunning 1.068” Group at 1000 Yards – New World Record!

“It was very, very calm Saturday morning. The mirage was not bad. It was just a really good day to shoot,” he said. “All five shots went off real smooth. I didn’t have to alter my rest. I felt good about it, but I had no idea it would be anything close to that.”

New Details Emerge on FN’s New Suppressor-Ready, Optics-Ready 509 Tactical

New Details Emerge on FN’s New Suppressor-Ready, Optics-Ready 509 Tactical

The handgun market, both civilian and otherwise, has fully embraced micro red dots, and FN America is ready to give the people what they want with the new 509 Tactical.

Stamped Steel Sputterguns - Uzi vs the MAC10

Stamped Steel Sputterguns – Uzi vs the MAC10

Uziel Gal was a German-born Israeli who served half of a six-year sentence after having been arrested for carrying a gun illegally in the British Mandate of Palestine. He was released in 1946, two years before Israel declared her independence. A gifted designer, Gal began work on a new submachine gun and completed his first prototype in 1950. Christened the Uzi after its designer, this rugged combat

Husband Lands Head Shot on Robber Assaulting His Wife

Husband Lands Head Shot on Robber Assaulting His Wife

It’s the classic Hollywood scenario: the Villain holds the Woman at gunpoint, and the Hero takes him down with a well-aimed shot in the kisser. That cliché became all too real for a couple in Houston yesterday when two armed men tried to rob and assault the wife at gunpoint.

Hudson H9: A Case for Practical Accuracy

Hudson H9: A Case for Practical Accuracy

Before I talk about the features of the gun, let me say that this gun and my time behind it has led me to rethink my immediate negative reaction when some gun writer pens the phrase, “Practical Accuracy.” When seen within context of most articles I have always winced, viewing it as a dog whistle indicating poor accuracy. However, my off-the-shelf Hudson H9 that I purchased from a retailer has me re-defining practical accuracy more generously, i.e., being able to hit targets of a size commensurate with the defensive use of a handgun, effectively at practical distances and speed.