Custom Classic: Rebuilding a S&W Model 15-4 Snubbie for EDC
It was one of those moments we firearms enthusiasts have in gun shops where you spot a gun in the ...
Publication/Issue: Complete Book of Handguns 2017
3 Final Things to Consider When Deciding Between 9mm vs 45 vs 40
When it comes to selecting a duty/defensive handgun, there are issues that go beyond “stopping power.” Some of those are ...
9mm vs .40 vs .45: Which Chambering Has More ‘Stopping Power’?
From the six-shooter days of the Western frontier onward, conventional wisdom has held that at typical handgun velocities, bigger bullets are better. Around ...
The Great Ammo Debate, Part I: Which is Best Between 9mm, .45 and .40?
On the Internet, in some gun shops and even in training seminars, we have for some time heard the mantra, ...
Shooting Under Pressure: Lifesaving Tips for Surviving a Gunfight
The defensive firearm is, by definition, going to be used under stress when the time comes for it to fulfill its purpose. ...
Built for Fighting: The Nighthawk Costa Recon 1911
Chris Costa is a well-known instructor who is perhaps most famous for his work with Magpul Dynamics (now called Magpul ...
Reliable Nine: Examining the Popularity of the Glock 19
The U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) and the New Jersey State Police both recently adopted the same pistol, the 9mm Glock 19, ...
Ace in the Hole: Testing the Sig Sauer P226 ASE
Picture the iconic, double-stack Sig Sauer P226 9mm pistol of 1983, developed for U.S military trials of the period—where the ...
Appendix Carry vs. Hip Carry: Weighing the Pros and Cons
"Appendix carry" is trending upward in popularity among off-duty police officers and armed citizens alike. It’s certainly not new, but it ...
Massad Ayoob: Busting Some Myths about Home Defense
How many times have you heard the phrase “A man’s home is his castle”? Well, it’s true, and the ancient English Common ...
Ruger Mark IV: Field-Stripping with the Push of a Button
America's favorite .22 LR pistol can now be field-stripped with the push of a button. Massad Ayoob reviews the new ...
Massad Ayoob’s 11 Pieces of Recommended Shooting Gear
Massad Ayoob breaks down 11 pieces of his favorite shooting gear from the previous year, including speedloaders, holsters, ear muffs ...
A Hands-On Look at Heckler & Koch’s SP5K 9mm
Massad Ayoob takes a look at the 9mm pistol carrying on the classic SMG's legacy, the SP5K from Heckler & ...
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Good Guy with a Gun: Study of CCW Holders Stopping Mass Shootings
Following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, gun control advocates have taken the anti-gun narrative to a fever pitch. They insist...
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