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Concealed Carry: Revolvers I Depend On
Michael Irwin Collins - comments 21 comments

Many years ago, I pounded my arches flat, walking a beat. I didn’t feel under gunned with a Smith & Wesson .38 on the belt and six extra rounds in ... Read more

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Which AR For Home Defense?
Michael Irwin Collins - comments 31 comments

The AR-15 is America’s rifle—plain and simple. If you don’t already own one (or several), you need to fix that ASAP. It’s one of the most versatile and enjoyable rifles ... Read more

Gun Review: Colt’s Series 70 Competition Pistol
Michael Irwin Collins - comments 15 comments

There is a great deal of storied history surrounding the 1911. Much of this history is backed up by military records not to mention Congressional investigations having to do with ... Read more

A Real Thumper: The Ruger LC Carbine in .45 ACP
Michael Irwin Collins - comments 42 comments

Many years ago, the legendary Colonel Jeff Cooper made a posit for a big bore carbine he called Thumper. Cooper reviewed a prototype in Soldier of Fortune magazine. One prototype ... Read more

Gun Review: The S&W M&P Metal Performance Center SPEC
Michael Irwin Collins - comments 14 comments

Polymer frame striker-fired handguns are affordable, lightweight and reliable in most models. But striker-fired guns don’t have to be made of affordable polymer at all times. There is room for ... Read more

Gun Review: The KelTec Sub2000 Gen3 9mm Carbine
Michael Irwin Collins - comments 20 comments

The KelTec Sub2000 has been met with wide acceptance in the shooting community. This neat little 9mm is affordable, useful and reliable. The 9mm carbine makes a lot of sense ... Read more