Overall the Colt 1917 is a very interesting revolver. It was a stop-gap sidearm that ended up with American troops in two world wars. 1917 revolvers, both Colt and Smith & Wesson, can usually be found for reasonable amounts of money (especially in comparison to other US military revolvers, or WWI 1911s). They are not difficult to find suitable ammunition for, and they’re strong enough to enjoy some range time with. So if you’re looking for a WWI handgun to add to your collection, consider one of these old Colts.
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Armed Woman Fights Off Man with A Gun Trying to Rob Her Husband
Published: April 26, 2018 { 8 comments }A would-be thief in Memphis tried one of the oldest tricks in the book last weekend, but he didn’t count on his target being armed.
UFC’s Tim Kennedy Hand-to-Hand & Gun Training Course
Published: April 23, 2018 { 5 comments }Though Tim Kennedy is still an active duty Special Forces sniper, he puts a great deal of energy into Sheepdog Response. The organization conducts training for civilians, law enforcement, military personnel, and first responders. The objective is to provide practical, real world, effective techniques in armed and unarmed combat.
XDM OSP 4.5 Custom Shop: No Trust Fund Needed
Published: April 22, 2018 { 4 comments }This week we got a chance to look at the XDM OSP. The OSP is a 4.5 inch duty size gun that comes out of the box with a Vortex Venom on top.
When to Lawfully Kill to Protect Property
Published: April 19, 2018 { 39 comments }Can you use deadly force to protect property? Most of the time you cannot. However, there is an instance where deadly force can be applied to protect premises. Do you know what it is?
LWRC PDW – Dynamite Comes In Small Packages
Published: March 7, 2018 { 23 comments }I have been on record as disliking short barreled rifles ( SBR’s), not because I think you shouldn’t be allowed to own one, but because they are ineffective. The velocity loss from chopping a barrel below 16 inches in 5.56 caliber is catastrophic in terms of combat effectiveness, with shorter being exponentially worse. I felt [...]
M&P-10 Sport – Bargain Bin Price That Is Big On Performance.
Published: March 1, 2018 { 40 comments }I must confess that sometimes I am a bit of a gun snob, especially as it relates to rifles. I don’t have any full custom second mortgage guns, but I generally look well above the price point of the M&P 10 that came in for review this week. As a retired military sniper and [...]
CZ 805 Bren Carbine & CZ Enters the Suppressor Game w/ Reflex Cans — SHOT Show 2018
Published: February 14, 2018 { 6 comments }CZ came out of the gate swinging this year, with a couple of items sure to please the crowd. Most notably, they’ve entered the suppressor game.
Kryptek Collaborates with Spike’s Tactical on Limited Edition Rifles – SHOT Show 2018
Published: February 13, 2018 { 0 comments }Kryptek has collaborated with Spike’s Tactical this year to bring us a lineup of limited edition AR-pattern firearms.
Full Conceal’s ‘Folding Glock’ M3D Pistol w/ 33 Round Capacity! – SHOT Show 2018
Published: February 7, 2018 { 72 comments }Full Conceal rocked the concealed carry market with their folding Glock a few years ago. It’s a polymer pistol that folds up to be no bigger than a cell phone! Last year at SHOT 2017, Paul got a chance to see some of the prototypes that showed promise but we’re still not ready for prime time. Walking [...]