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A Look at Beretta’s Optics-Ready APX Pistol

April 24, 2018 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

A Look at Beretta’s Optics-Ready APX Pistol

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. One good thing about the recent Army Modular Handgun System Trials is that the process lit a fire at many gun companies to create an entry pistol capable of winning the big bucks government contract. Of course, the intangible value of being chosen as the U.S. Military’s sidearm and […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: 9mm, ammoland, Beretta, beretta apx, Gun Reviews, pistol review, pistols

The Brownells XM177 Colt Commando: Something Old and Something New

March 30, 2018 By Tom McHale 2 Comments

The Brownells XM177 Colt Commando: Something Old and Something New

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. They say that those who don’t study history are bound to repeat it. However, in this case, I think it’s the other way around. The folk at Brownells did two things at the 2018 SHOT Show. They entered the firearms business, not just as a retailer, which they were […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: ammoland, ar-15, brownells, colt Commando, Gun Reviews, rifles

Q Silencer Full & Half Nelson Suppressors ~ Eliminadores de Ruido

September 29, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Q Silencer Full & Half Nelson Suppressors ~ Eliminadores de Ruido

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Update: Given the tragic and cowardly attack in Las Vegas, what appeared to be smooth sailing through Congress is now a big question mark. Stay tuned. Yeah, I know, those idiots in Washington can’t vote themselves a Spam sandwich for lunch, but I’m still optimistic about passage of the […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Shooting Gear, Silencer Reviews, Silencers Tagged With: ammoland, q silencers, silencers, suppressors

Smith & Wesson’s New M&P 45 2.0 – Big Bore Carry

July 27, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Smith & Wesson’s New M&P 45 2.0 – Big Bore Carry

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. However, in these days of angry mobs and random terrorist attacks, the standard capacity of a .45 doesn’t make me feel so warm and fuzzy. With a “normal” capacity of 7+1, it carries half as many rounds as a double-stack 9mm. It’s easy to find a wonder nine that […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, ammoland, handgun reviews, pistol reviews, smith & wesson

Thompson Center’s Affordable 6.5 Creedmoor Compass Rifle

June 20, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Thompson Center’s Affordable 6.5 Creedmoor Compass Rifle

This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Long(er) range shooting is so hot right now. Among the trendy calibers for long-range target shooting and hunting is 6.5mm Creedmoor. It’s not the only one, and we’re not going to get into a which is the best discussion here, but it does a heckuva job. Earlier this year, […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: 6.5 creedmoor, american eagle, Gun Reviews, hornady, outdoorhub, rifle reviews, smith & wesson, Thompson Center

Smith & Wesson’s Model 629 Deluxe .44 Magnum

April 20, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Smith & Wesson’s Model 629 Deluxe .44 Magnum

This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Let’s address the magnum in the room first. It’s always important to get misconceptions out of the way, right? The Smith & Wesson Model 629 Deluxe .44 Magnum is not (exactly) the famous Dirty Harry .44 Magnum Revolver, although it is close. As a Model 629, it’s a stainless […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: .44 magnum, Gun Reviews, handgun reviews, revolvers, smith and wesson

A Pocket 45 You Can Actually Shoot – The Ported Performance Center Shield 45

March 29, 2017 By Tom McHale 2 Comments

A Pocket 45 You Can Actually Shoot – The Ported Performance Center Shield 45

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. USA –-(Ammoland.com)- Is that a 1911 in your pocket, or are you just… Never mind, we’ll just leave that one be. But you can have a 1911 in your pocket if you like. In fact, the one we’re looking at today packs up to 7 rounds in the magazine […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, ammoland, compact pistols, Gun Reviews, Pocket Pistols, smith & wesson

Ammo Test: Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense 9mm and 45 ACP

March 23, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Ammo Test: Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense 9mm and 45 ACP

Liberty Ammunition’s Civil Defense ammo subscribes to a different theory for rapid incapacitation. We tested two varieties, the 9mm and 45 ACP rounds to see how they stack up. Taking the idea of “light and fast” model to new levels, the Civil Defense projectiles weigh in at well under half that same caliber traditional bullets. For […]

Filed Under: Ammo, Ammunition Reviews, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, 9mm, Ammo Tests, Ammunition Reviews, gunsamerica, Liberty Ammunition

Gemtech Tracker Suppressor Review [VIDEO]

March 22, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Gemtech Tracker Suppressor Review [VIDEO]

With some help from our friends over at Silencer Shop, we got our hands on the new-ish Gemtech Tracker suppressor for testing. This one is all about deliberate tradeoffs, and those tradeoffs boil down to weight versus intended abuse. The Tracker is designed for hunting, so it’s designed accordingly. In most hunting situations, except maybe […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Shooting Gear, Silencer Reviews, Silencers, Videos Tagged With: gemtech, rifle suppressors, silencer reviews, silencer shop, suppressor reviews

Smith & Wesson Ported M&P Pistols

March 22, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Smith & Wesson Ported M&P Pistols

If you’ve ever shot a powerful handgun, you know that recoil can make it uncomfortable to shoot. Physics is physics, so the bigger the bullet, and the faster it goes, the more the shooter is going to feel it. The muzzle flips up sharply, which can make it difficult for some shooter to regain control […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: gun tests, M&P pistols, Performance Center, ported pistols, range365, smith & wesson

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Hello, my name is Tom McHale. I'm the creator and primary author of the Insanely Practical Guides series of how-to books.

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