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Guns 101: A Gun Guide for Beginners

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Brand new to firearms? This quick-start guide cuts through the noise and provides you with the must-know terms, smart store strategies, safety rules, and a lifesaving medical tip.

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Space Cowboy Guns: 5 Picks That Look Future Ready

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Let’s explore the mesh of old and new to discover guns perfect for any space cowboy.

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Ruger Blackhawk Taffin Tribute: Packin’ Perfection

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Lipsey’s honors John Taffin with a Ruger Blackhawk Flattop Bisley in .45 Colt with a .45 ACP cylinder. We shot real .45 Colt and .45 ACP loads, checked chrono and groups, ran leather, and asked if this tribute truly earns the title Perfect Packin’ Pistol.

Top 5 Wonder Nines That Still Rule Carry Today

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The jump from revolvers to Wonder Nines was certainly a broad one, and we aren’t going back to revolvers or even single stacks anytime soon. 

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Handgun Safety 101: Must-Know Rules and Gear

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When it comes to handgun safety and firearm safety as a whole, there is no compromise.

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What Is the .429 DE? Desert Eagle 50 AE vs 429 DE

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The .429 DE is a cartridge Magnum Research designed in 2018 specifically for the Desert Eagle, firing a 0.429 inch bullet. In my testing, Magnum Research 210 grain JHP averaged 1,766 fps over 10 shots from a 6 inch barrel, faster than Hornady 50 AE 300 grain XTP at about 1,400 fps, with similar listed [...]

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Dry Fire Skills: What, How, and Why You Need It

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With dry fire skills, you can work on everything from draw stroke to trigger control, and all without leaving the house. Here’s how to do it, and why it’s a must.

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The Stoeger Luger – Not Quite German

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The Stoeger Luger is a direct blowback semi-auto. Like a Luger, it moves upward and delivers a novel appearance.

The Smith and Wesson 642 UC

The Smith and Wesson 642 UC Ultimate Carry

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Smith and Wesson’s 642 UC Ultimate Carry gives you a lightweight revolver that conceals easily with desired enhancements.

Girsan MC14T and Beretta 80X Cheetah

The Girsan MC14T vs the Beretta 80X

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Girsan based the MC14T on the Beretta Cheetah series. The 80X is a continuation and modernization of the Cheetah series, which was produced from 1976 to 2017.