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 […]
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 […]
MFT’s TEKKO 7″ M-LOK Drop In Carbine Rail System
If you’re like some firearms enthusiasts, you don’t modify your firearms because you’re afraid to screw anything up. I fit somewhere into this category, but I’m also not afraid to build a gun from an 80% lower, as I have done in the past and will continue doing until I croak. Mission First Tactical has […]
