Like people, some guns are famous for certain attributes, while others are famous for being famous. I think the long-term fame of Glocks draws a bit from each of those realms, although I’m not sure if the Kardashians use them. The First Tactical Tupperware … and Curtain Rods The early Glocks brought the beginning of […]
CMMG Mk10 Banshee Pistol, Gets a 10mm Power Boost
There’s a new Banshee in town and it’s finally chambered in 10mm. If you’re looking for a high-class 10mm pistol or short-barrel rifle, you need to check this out… Actually, anytime a company releases a new pistol caliber carbine, there’s an immediate ask for the same, but in 10mm. Well, folks, your time is now […]
S&W Revolver Frame Sizes (Part I)
Mystified by the myriad of revolver frame types? N, J, K, L, E-I-E-I-O? Head over to the Tactical Professor for a simple explanation… #Smith&WessonSunday First in an ongoing series. This series owes much to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in S&W products an… Read […]
Walther Begins Shipping ‘First Edition’ PPK/S Pistols -The Firearm Blog
I’ve got a 60’s era InterArms Walther PPK/S that’s a true classic. Glad to see this hit the market… A little while back Walther Arms announced that they were going to begin US-based production of the iconic PPK in .380. Well production is now underway and Walther are celebrating by offering a limited run of […]
Great Gun Buys on a Budget
The key to buying a gun on a budget is knowing where you can and can’t cut corners. The most important attribute of a defensive gun is that it works. Read the rest: Great Gun Buys on a Budget | U.S. Concealed Carry Association
Beretta’s Future Firearms: New APX and 92X Models
Beretta has been busy… An all-new 92X family and several new APX models Beretta recently unveiled the latest iteration of the 90-Series platform, and Shooting Illustrated was at the launch. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | Beretta’s Future Firearms: New APX and 92X Models
6 Reasons a Pistol-Caliber Carbine Makes Sense
Choosing a pistol caliber carbine has pros and cons. Here are some of them… If you’re looking for “most powerful” then you’d always choose a rifle caliber over a pistol carbine and a carbine over a pistol. Read the rest: 6 Reasons a Pistol-Caliber Carbine Makes Sense
What to Expect When Shooting a Shotgun for the First Time
If you’ve never fired a shotgun before, you’re in for a treat. Shotguns might just be the most versatile type of firearm you can buy. You can use them for sport, hunting or defense. Depending on the style and type of ammunition you choose, you can shoot at airborne targets — clays or birds — […]
Brass Tacks: Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact
There’s always room for another plinker on the shelves. If it’s a good one… It’s not as if there is a shortage of .22 pistols on the market. And rimfire ammo isn’t as affordable as it used to be. We might as well get used to that, because just as steaks, movie tickets, and Shake […]
How to Evaluate a Pistol, Part 2: At the Range
There’s a lot more to testing a pistol than taking a few shots and deeming it “accurate.” Here’s how to really test one out at the range… In our previous article, How to Evaluate a Pistol, Part 1: In the Store, we talked about a checklist to get a feel for not only the quality of a pistol, […]