Ruger has issued a safety bulletin for their SR22 pistol. The issue occurs when the left and right sides of the frame inserts are not properly attached to each other, causing the firing pin blocker and hammer block to move separately of each other. If this happens, the pistol can sometimes have a “slack” single […]
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Springfield Armory Hellcat VS Sig Sauer P365 XL
I’ve had both pistols for a couple of years now, and what follows is my SIG P365XL VS Springfield Hellcat review. This is an update to an old article that was originally published in April of 2020, and I’ve now got thousands of rounds through each pistol. Springfield Armory Hellcat VS Sig Sauer P365 XL […]
Why Won’t My Pistol’s Slide Lock Open on The Last Round? (Video)
There are certain malfunctions that are human error, and others that are mechanical in nature. Just about every type of firearm malfunction can be caused by either. When we’re troubleshooting these sorts of malfunctions, we always look at it from a top-down approach. What I mean is that we need to look at the operator, […]
What is a Derringer Gun?
One of our main priorities here at Gunner’s Den is education. And one of our main tracts of education is ballistics studies. We do a lot more ammo education than the guns themselves, but it’s a goal of mine to begin focusing more on the guns. So we like to talk about all manners of […]
Bond Arms Stinger Review (9mm and 380 ACP)
Are you looking to expand your concealed carry options? Perhaps looking for a perfect handgun that’s both streamlined and lightweight that will carry easily in a pocket? A new choice is now on the horizon in the form of the Bond Arms Stinger, chambered in either 380 ACP or 9mm Luger. Bond Arms But before […]
Improve Your Grip to Improve Your Shooting
There is a bunch of stuff that can go wrong when shooting a pistol if you have a poor grip on the gun. We’re going to tackle some of those issues really quick, and then go over how to grip a semi-auto pistol the way the experts are currently teaching. Having a proper grip on […]
Pros and Cons To a Pistol Laser
Several years ago a friend of mine showed me his brand new Crimson Trace laser he had just installed on his carry pistol. His reasoning behind his new contraption was that he wanted to be able to hit his target in a home defense scenario in the middle of the night. I can certainly understand […]
SIG Sauer P320 AXG Classic Review (Video)
I’ve had the SIG Sauer P320 AXG Classic for a few months now and can say that I’m quite happy with what I’ve found. The AXG Classic brings you an aesthetically pleasing design stuffed into the reliable P320. The AXG Classic is all-metal, and as such, it really helps to control the recoil on the […]
New 22LR Optics Ready FN 502 Tactical Announced
Probably just in time for the NRA Annual Meetings that won’t be happening, FN America announced their newest pistol, a 15 round 22lr pistol that looks a lot like their 509. The pistol features the first ever slide cut, from the factory, 22lr pistol available. And to sweeten the deal, it comes with a threaded […]
Pros and Cons to A Pistol Red Dot
The pistol red dot fad is no longer a fad, but a way of life for many. What was once considered to be idiotic and a trend that would eventually go away, is now cemented into the defensive pistol industry. We’ve already discussed whether or not putting a red dot on your pistol was a […]