As a gun writer, I am constantly asked, by friends and family, what gun they should buy for home defense. Some are new to shooting, and they hear all sorts of things. Usually what has happened is that they were given “expert advice” by someone who may not be an expert and were told, “Just … Read more
Rifle manufacturers came out strong this year with more than a score of new deer-worthy rifles. Here’s a quick rundown. Bergara MgMicro Lite Bergara’s MgMicro Lite weighs a mere 5.8 lbs. and sports an 18-inch Cure carbon barrel. An ultralight magnesium micro chassis provides stability and accuracy. Features like a Bergara Premier action, foldable … Read more
Want to own a piece of firearms history or maybe just a cool gun you can’t find in your local gun shop or maybe even gun show? Will Sullivan Auction Co.’s Guns & Military Artifacts online auction has 562 items up for bid, but today is the last day to enter your bids. At the … Read more
From the Associated Press . . . Five people including a police officer and a gunman have died in a shooting at a Missouri gas station after the gunman went inside and opened fire, police said Monday. The dead also include three citizens, Springfield police Chief Paul Williams announced Monday, and an officer was injured … Read more
The AR 15 market is quite crowded, and admittedly it can be a dull market to browse. At this time, there aren’t many surprises left out there. What you can look for is innovative systems like BCM’s new upper, or you can try and find the best bang for your buck. This article is about … Read more
Springfield Armory has a countdown clock at their “Fiercely Defend” web page teasing a yet-to-be-announced new product. In the background is a major urban city. Under the caption appears the text, “It’s a jungle out there.” We don’t know who Springfield Armory is targeting with this promotion, but frankly, I’m interested. What could they have … Read more
TRP stands for Tactical Response Pistol which, when you consider the sum of the Springfield 1911 TRP 10mm longslide’s components, it hardly seems designed for tactical use. Springfield offers two 10mm TRP Operator models with either 5″ or 6″ slides. This is more or less just a line of guns that share common features, but … Read more
Marc lists his occupation as detention officer and says this is his hockey season carry. His gun of choice is a Springfield XD-S, a highly concealable 9mm with a 3.3-inch barrel and a 7-round capacity with a flush-fitting magazine. He also has a three-ring binder, an assortment of pens and pencils, and a paracord bracelet. … Read more
This marks the first pocket dump submission I’ve seen featuring a Springfield 911. At 3.9-inches tall and 5.5-inches long, the 911 is specifically designed for superior concealability. The gun ships with a flush 6-round magazine as well as an extended 7-round magazine and is chambered in .380 ACP. Here’s the question of the moment: how … Read more
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