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Review: Heckler & Koch HK45 LEM

by Paul Scarlata • Leave a comment

The new Heckler & Koch HK45 LEM is based on the firm’s USP pistol and was originally [...]

Shooter Profile: Doug Koenig

by James Tarr • Leave a comment

Doug Koenig has won more than 50 national championships and holds several world records, but it [...]

Nighthawk Custom .22 Conversion

by Paul Scarlata • 1 Comment

Nighthawk Custom of Berryville, Arkansas, is well-known for its custom-built 1911 pistols, and [...]

Shoot: Your Guide to Shooting and Competition

Book Review: “Shoot” by Julie Golob

January 27, 2012 • No comments

Julie Golob is one of my shooting idols. It’s not just because she’s enjoyed great success at international and national…»

In Newproducts, New_products, Pistols, Revolvers, Tactics & Training • Tagged action pistol, Bianchi Cup, competition shooting, competitive pistol, idpa, ipsc, Julie Golob, USPSA

loading moon clip in to converted Ruger GP100

Moon Clips for Revolver Speed

January 23, 2012 • 2 comments

I’ve never felt handicapped with a six-shooter (or even a five-shooter) because I’ve trained with revolvers for so long that…»

In Ammunition, Firearms, Handguns, Revolvers • Tagged .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm, Jerry Miculek, moon clips, Revolvers, Ruger GP100

Introducing the Rock River Arms 1911 P

January 23, 2012 • 12 comments

Steve Mayer of Rock River Arms introduces us to the Rock River Arms 1911 P, the all-new polymer single-stack .45…»

In New_products, Pistols • Tagged 1911P, Rock River Arms

Mexican State’s Civilian Deaths Outnumbered Afghanistan’s

January 23, 2012 • 1 comment

A study by the Mexican government shows one of the country’s states bordering the United States had a higher civilian…»

In News • Tagged Afghanistan, border, cartels, crime, deaths, drugs, handguns, Mexico, Texas, violence

Review: STI Eagle

January 23, 2012 • 3 comments

Introduced by Colt in 1929, the .38 Super was very impressive in the cartridge world because it had no problem…»

In Firearms, Handguns • Tagged .38 Super, 2011 frame, double-stack 1911, Magtech, STI, Winchester

SHOT Video: Ruger SR22

January 20, 2012 • 1 comment

Mark Gurney of Ruger introduces us to their new “do-it-all” pistol, the SR22

In Newproducts, New_products, Video • Tagged Ruger, SR22, Video

Pocket Handgun Carry Done Right

January 20, 2012 • 4 comments

There’s more to pocket handgun carry than just stuffing the handgun in your pocket. You have to be able to…»

In concealed carry, Handguns, Holsters, Pistols, Revolvers • Tagged Concealed Carry, pocket carry, pocket holsters

SHOT Video: Taurus Models 992 & 405

January 19, 2012 • 1 comment

Robert Crescenzi introduces us to two new models for Taurus in 2012, the Models 992 and 405.

In Newproducts, New_products, Revolvers, Video • Tagged .22, Model 405, Model 992, Taurus

SHOT Video: Springfield XDs-3.3

January 19, 2012 • 3 comments

Rob Leatham breaks down the newest offering to the XD line – the XDs – a single stack .45 ACP.

In Pistols • Tagged .45 ACP, singel stack, springfield, XDs

New Handguns from the 2012 SHOT Show

January 18, 2012 • 7 comments

The 2012 SHOT Show is underway! Here’s a look at some of the new handguns we’ve seen from the Sands…»

In Uncategorized

Active Shooter On The Loose…What Will You Do?

January 6, 2012 • 6 comments

If there’s an active shooter on the loose, what will you do?

In Tactics & Training • Tagged Law Enforcement, Police, tactics

Getting Started in IDPA

January 6, 2012 • No comments

THE BASICS Founded in 1996, the International Defensive Pistol Association is a relative newcomer to the action pistol sports, but…»

In competition, Tactics & Training • Tagged action pistol shooting, competitive shooting, idpa, International Defensive Pistol Association, practical pistol

Review: Federal Guard Dog Ammunition

January 6, 2012 • 1 comment

There are good reasons for using full-metal-jacket ammunition. In some handguns, it is what feeds most reliably. I don’t care…»

In Ammunition • Tagged .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm, Federal, Federal Premium, FMJ, full metal jacket, Guard Dog, handgun ammunition, hollowpoint

Review: Baby Desert Eagle II

January 6, 2012 • 2 comments

It may surprise you to discover that there was a 9mm handgun that actually drew praise from the late Jeff…»

In Handguns, Pistols • Tagged 9mm, Baby Desert Eagle, Baby Desert Eagle II, CZ 75, DA/SA semiauto, Magnum Research, semiautomatic pistol

Hornady Critical Duty

December 29, 2011 • 1 comment

Hornady’s new Critical Duty handgun ammunition is the only law-enforcement ammunition that currently exceeds the FBI’s minimum 12-inch standard for…»

In Ammunition, Ballistics, Handguns • Tagged .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 9mm, 9mm +P, Critical Duty, duty ammunition, FlexLock bullet, FTX bullet, Hornady, pistol ammunition

Review: Chiappa Rhino 200DS

December 22, 2011 • 7 comments

The bore of a revolver sits high off the hand, and because of that the muzzle flip during firing has…»

In Handguns, Revolvers • Tagged .357 Magnum, .38 Special, Chiappa Rhino

Can You Break A Gun Safety Commandment?

December 14, 2011 • 37 comments

I was editing an upcoming installment of Dave Spaulding’s “On Patrol” column in Handguns magazine when I came upon this…»

In Handguns, Tactics & Training • Tagged combat pistol training, dave spaulding, gun safety

Just Announced! Kahr CM40

December 2, 2011 • No comments

Kahr has come out with a .40 S&W version of its CM economy series. What makes it economical? Manufacturing techniques…»

In concealed carry, Handguns, Pistols • Tagged .40 S&W, concealed carry pistols, Kahr Arms

Shooter Profile: Jessie Harrison

December 2, 2011 • No comments

Jessie Harrison (formerly Abbate) doesn’t only usually win the Women’s Division when she shows up at a USPSA match; she…»

In competition, Handguns, Pistols • Tagged 3-Gun, Benelli, Bianchi Cup, Cowboy Action, idpa, Jessie Abbate, Jessie Harrison, Leupold, practical shooting, SASS, Steel Challenge, USPSA

Smith & Wesson’s Famous Triple Lock

December 2, 2011 • 2 comments

The Smith & Wesson Triple Lock is one of the finest firearms ever manufactured. Smith built some first rate revolvers…»

In Handguns, Revolvers • Tagged .44 Special, historic revolvers, New Century, Revolvers, Smith & Wesson, Triple Lock

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