More New Ammo from Staccato
The folks at Staccato have released more new ammo - the 136-grain Match.
Buying a Suppressor – Easy Tips
Yes, suppressors are perfectly legal. Yes, anyone who can legally buy a gun can also buy a suppressor—it just takes more paperwork and a donation to Uncle Same in the amount of $200. Alan explains the basics of suppressors and how to buy one with minimal pain and suffering.
The Revolver .32 H&R Magnum Makes a Comeback?
Roy explores a new offering from Charter Arms - a revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. After losing attention to the .327 Federal Magnum, many thought this caliber would fade away, but like shooting .38 specials in a .357 Magnum wheelgun, shooting the H&R can be a lot more enjoyable and perfectly adequate for defensive use.
The Right Grips Can Make All the Difference
The right grips can make all the difference. Sometimes, original factory designs (primarily on older guns) are just… wrong. Other times, individual hand size and shape don’t quite mesh with the shape of your particular gun. Whatever the reason, customizing grips can make a big difference in how well you handle and shoot your handgun.
Bold Take? If You Draw Your Gun, You’ve Failed
Steve Tarani, Gunsite and independent instructor, is one of those guys you’ve seen wearing a dark suit in the background of presidential photos and such, so he knows a thing or two about protecting people from threats. Here’s an interesting article on how protective services measure success. Hint: if guns are involved, they’ve failed somewhere along the line.
Handiest Bench Block for Gun Maintenance?
This nifty little accessory from OTIS Technology is one of those things I end up using all the time. It’s made from hard rubber, so it won’t mar your firearm and has 11 holes for driving out pins and such. Different “groove” cutouts on both sides keep things like barrels, slides and frames still while you're cleaning or doing routine maintenance.
What Can You Learn from the Police About Switching to Handgun Red Dots?
Massad Ayoob shares some lessons from various police agencies about making the switch from iron sights to red dots. Yes, there are some mechanical considerations, but different folks benefit from three different revised draw-and-shoot techniques.
A Unique Pocket Carry Solution: The One-Handed Autoloading Pistol
Firearm design attracts interesting engineering solutions. To offer a “pocket carry” safe autoloading pistol, one Witold Chylewski created a .25 ACP handgun that could be carried uncocked, with chamber empty, but still ready for instant, one-handed deplyment.
What You Need to Know About Carrying a Gun in Your Pocket
Carrying a compact pistol or revolver in your pocket can be an effective (and convenient) solution year-round to carrying a concealed firearm. As with most all things related to guns, there are some hard and fast rules to make sure you’re doing it safely. Here are some tips to get your pocket carry solution in order along with some proven pocket holster recommendations.
A Holster Full of Boom: The Automag III .30 Carbine
Revolvers chambered in the .30 Carbine cartridge have a reputation for range-clearing levels of boom! One reader suggested when we wants the range to himself, he breaks out a .30 Carbine handgun. Clayton Walker has a great story here about an interesting version of the Automag III chambered in, you guessed it, .30 Carbine.