Colt King Cobra Review: Some History — In 1836 Samuel Colt filed a patent for a device to mechanically index the cylinder of a firearm, and thus the modern revolver was born. The Colt Patterson revolver was the first in a long line of revolvers produced for military, police, and civilian use that stretched nearly […]
A Classic All-Around Rifle, The Mini 14
Some firearms hold a special place in our hearts due to their service to the country, the M1 Garand, the M1911 service pistol, and the M16 are examples of those. Others are legendary due to their use by lawmen and outlaws in our history, the Colt Peacemaker and Thompson Submachinegun are notable names. Then there […]
Collector’s Corner: Detonics Combat Master, The Original Compact 1911
In the history of firearms, there are names that are instantly recognizable to most people, whether they are movie fans, historians, or full on gun-nuts like yours truly. The Colt Peacemaker, ’73 Winchester, Smith and Wesson Model 29, and the 1911 or Old Slabsides. The 1911 or Colt, Government Model is well known to many […]
Glock 48 Review
Glock 48 Review — At Shot Show 2019 Glock showcased their newest pistols, the Silver Slimline G48 and G43X and I never even got in line to shoot them. I honestly passed Glock by for 2 reasons. First, I was completely unimpressed by last year’s reveal of the G19X at Shot Show 2018. For all […]
Stag Arms Review: Left Handed AR-15
Stag Arms Review: 15L Tactical I have what you could call a “passing familiarity” with the M16/AR15 platform. Having been introduced to the weapon at the ripe old age of 17, courtesy of the United States government. I somehow managed to qualify Expert with the M16A2 Service Rifle before I was even old enough […]
Shot Show 2019: Industry Day at the Range Top 5
Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages — welcome to the greatest show on earth. That is how the National Shooting Sports Foundation should introduce their annual get-together that is Shot Show. Every year at this time the shooting world converges on the sleepy little hamlet of Las Vegas to see all that is new […]
38 Super Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 Review
Dan Wesson History: Dan Wesson is a company founded by Daniel B. Wesson II, the great-grandson of one of the founders of Smith and Wesson. In 1963 when Smith & Wesson was purchased by the Bangor-Punta Manufacturing Concern, Dan Wesson left the company with the intent of manufacturing high quality revolvers. In 1968 Dan Wesson […]
Concealed Carry Revolver: A Tale of 2 Six Guns For Everyday Carry
When it comes to firearms I have wide and varied tastes. From antiques to the latest tactical lead-slingers, if you can use it to put steel on target then I am in. I have owned many different firearms over the years from single action black-powder Colt replicas to Gen IV Glocks, flintlock Pennsylvania rifles […]
A Good Day With The Wife And Kids At The Gun Range
Today was a good day. I got to knock off early and spend some quality time with my wife and kids. I took them to one of my favorite hangouts in town, the local indoor gun range. The girls enjoyed finally getting the chance to put in some range time with the last presents they […]
The Importance Of Gun Training At Every Age Cannot Be Overstated
We’ve discussed in great length the importance of carrying a self-defense weapon, or having access to one, at all times. The truth is, we never know where tragedy will strike when at home, in the car, on the road in a hotel, etc. Such is the case for an 82 year old man who needed […]