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Nighthawk’s Hi Power: A Classic Reimagined with Modern Flair

By Tom McHale|2025-05-09T15:00:51-04:00May 9th, 2025|

Massad Ayoob explores the Nighthawk Custom Browning Hi Power, highlighting its modern upgrades like a beavertail grip tang, improved trigger, and Heinie sights, all while retaining the classic 1935 design’s essence. Discover how Nighthawk revitalizes this iconic pistol for today’s shooters.

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The .38 Super: Journey from Gangsters to Competition… with Some “Super Face” Blowouts on the Way

By Tom McHale|2025-04-28T18:48:12-04:00April 28th, 2025|

Explore Jeremy’s comprehensive look at the .38 Super cartridge, tracing its evolution from early 20th-century law enforcement use to modern competitive shooting. Learn about its historical significance, performance characteristics, and reloading considerations.

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Tisas ASF M1911A1: A WWII Classic Reborn Without Breaking the Bank

By Tom McHale|2025-04-25T15:01:59-04:00April 25th, 2025|

Discover the Tisas ASF M1911A1—a faithful and affordable reproduction of the WWII-era Remington-Rand 1911. Priced around $435, this pistol offers authentic features like military markings and a correct ejection port size, delivering historical accuracy without the collector’s price tag.

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Sneak Peek: Must-Have Guns and Gear for 2025

By Tom McHale|2025-04-10T10:16:41-04:00April 10th, 2025|

Explore these top picks from the 2025 SHOT Show, featuring innovative firearms and gear like North American Arms’ belt buckle revolver and the limited-edition Korth Bitcoin Revolver. Get the scoop on this year’s must-have shooting accessories.

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Experience the Pinnacle of Revolver Craftsmanship with the Korth Mongoose .357

By Tom McHale|2025-04-08T09:31:12-04:00April 8th, 2025|

Discover Roy Huntington’s in-depth review of the Korth Mongoose .357, showcasing its unparalleled craftsmanship and the successful collaboration between Korth and Nighthawk Custom that has set new standards in revolver excellence.

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S&W’s 2000 Schofield: Reviving an Old West Icon with a Modern Twist

By Tom McHale|2025-04-07T17:11:51-04:00April 7th, 2025|

Explore Smith & Wesson’s 2000 revival of the iconic Schofield revolver. Discover its historical roots in the Old West and how the Performance Center blended classic design with modern craftsmanship in this reintroduction.

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Born to ‘Loose’: The Tale of a Criminal’s Rock Island Armory M1911

By Tom McHale|2025-04-03T12:59:24-04:00April 3rd, 2025|

Discover Dr. Will Dabbs’ journey of acquiring a confiscated Rock Island Armory M1911 with a criminal past. Explore how this unique firearm’s history and custom features make it a standout piece in his collection

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Putting the Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911 to the Test at Gunsite Academy

By Tom McHale|2025-04-03T12:56:17-04:00April 3rd, 2025|

Explore Jeremy Clough’s in-depth review of the $6,000 Standard Manufacturing Damascus 1911, as he examines its craftsmanship, performance, and the legacy of Damascus steel during testing at Gunsite Academy.

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Honoring John Taffin: The Quest for the Perfect Packin’ Pistol

By Tom McHale|2025-04-02T11:29:18-04:00April 2nd, 2025|

Explore Jeff “Tank” Hoover’s homage to John Taffin and the enduring legacy of the “Perfect Packin’ Pistol.” Discover the characteristics that define an ideal PPP and learn about Lipsey’s special edition revolver crafted in Taffin’s honor.

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Reality and Fiction Meet: The Guns of James Bond, 007

By Tom McHale|2025-01-31T16:10:24-05:00January 31st, 2025|

Sometimes reality reads like fiction. Iam Fleming, author of the James Bond series, has an interesting “real life” serving as a spy himself. In fact, he was involved in that incredible story of World War II’s Operation Mincemeat.

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