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 […]
Gear Reviews
Sub Compact Walther PPQ Review
SC (Sub Compact) Walther PPQ Review Walther Arms rolled out a new iteration of their PPQ handgun series in 2018, the PPQ SC. It surely leaves lots of people who purchased concealment/range crossover guns in recent years wishing the SC would’ve been around sooner. The PPQ SC (subcompact) is a polymer-frame, striker fired 9mm. It […]
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 […]
Best SIG P365 Holsters For Everyday Carry
The P365 from SIG Sauer has become a phenomenon in the concealed carry industry. It squeezes ten rounds into a grip no bigger than a single stack 9mm. Even to this day, the gun can be hard to find in stores. Its popularity has spawned a growing aftermarket with plenty of holsters. I’ve tried out […]
Top 5 Best Self Defense Ammo Options
Possibly one of the most debated topics involving firearms is what kind of ammunition you should be carrying for self-defense. Like a lot of firearm topics, nearly everyone you ask will give you a different opinion, and if two do agree on a particular brand or type of ammo, then they will most likely have […]
Dara Holster Review
Dara Holster Review: out of the box, into the match Folks who train and shoot with me regularly know I have a fondness for a certain brand of range holster for myself and students, and for myself, a certain pistol that’s a little—as one friend puts it, Bohemian. I can’t help that the Canik TP9 […]
FN DMR II AR-15 Review
Everybody’s got an AR-15. They’re a dime a dozen, and if you don’t own at least one you may want to question your enthusiasm for our industry as a whole. My latest assessment comes in the form of one of the finest AR-15s I’ve ever had the pleasure of toting to the range. And trust […]
My Custom Tac 14 – Improving a Firearm
I’ve owned my totally not a shotgun, pump action, 12 gauge Tac 14 for a year now, and in that short period of time, it’s become a favorite of mine. Being built on a Remington 870 means I have tons of choices for upgrading and modernizing the platform. One golden rule about customizing this gun […]
Savage 10 BA Stealth Evolution Puts Long Range in Easy Reach
In 2018, Savage Arms released a re-interpretation of its excellent 10 BA Stealth rifle, already a long range standout. The new horse in the stable is called the Savage 10 BA Stealth Evolution, a long winded, but fitting name for a rifle that can easily transform a casual shooter into a long range performer. Thanks […]
Leupold Mark 5 scope: sweet for the long range
Leupold has long been recognized as a producer of quality hunting scopes. Until recently, I was unacquainted with the company’s offerings of tactical riflescopes. In a range test of their new Mark 5 3.6-18 x 44mm scope, I found some great features that are competitive and, in some ways, better than comparable models. Using a […]