Reviews: Guns - My Gun Culture

Rhino Time: Chiappa’s 10mm 60 DS Beast

By Tom McHale|2026-01-11T19:03:56-05:00January 13th, 2026|

I tested a new Chiappa Rhino. It looks somewhat… OK, a lot, non-traditional, but boy was it comfortable to shoot. Yeah, I know. These aren’t new, but somehow I just hadn’t yet crossed paths with one. Their new 10mm beast was a great excuse to rectify that omission in my catalogue.

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This Old Gun: Ruger’s Speed Six

By Tom McHale|2025-11-25T11:53:17-05:00November 25th, 2025|

Back in the day, not long after station wagons roamed free and kids slept on the rear window shelf on long highway trips, a highway patrolman bought this Ruger Speed Six .357 Magnum as a backup and off-duty carry gun. As you can see, it’s still in (not surprisingly) great health and ready for the range. The holster might be overdue for an upgrade, but I consider those consumable parts anyway. Well, after 30 or 40 years in this case.

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Kimber CDS9 Threaded: Small Gun, Big Attitude

By Tom McHale|2025-10-31T09:56:51-04:00November 5th, 2025|

When pondering the unique value proposition of this pistol, I was going to describe it as a “miniaturized combat pistol optimized for carry.” Then I looked at what the “CDS” name stands for. It turns out CDS represents “Covert Double Stack.” Close enough.

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Kobra Turns 25: The Ed Brown Legacy Lives On

By Tom McHale|2025-10-29T17:21:16-04:00October 29th, 2025|

Ed Brown Products released the first Kobra Carry way back in the year 2000, so as I write this, the beautiful 1911 is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, making it the longest continuous production of a custom 1911.

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The 007 Life: Walther PPK/S SD and SilencerCo Spectre 9

By Tom McHale|2025-07-26T09:18:51-04:00July 26th, 2025|

I’m glad to see new variants of this classic pistol coming back, especially the threaded models. I’ve got a few Walther PPK-family pistols, including a Manurhin PP, which is an exceptionally well-made gun.

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Home and Mobile Defense: The Right Tool for the Job

By Tom McHale|2025-07-09T11:23:22-04:00July 9th, 2025|

The importance of using the right tools absolutely applies to the defensive application of handguns. Sure, you can carry a full-size duty gun, but you’re adding extra weight to your daily routine. The odds get better over time that you’ll get lazy and decide not to carry it for that quick trip to the store or the local stop-and-rob for a gallon of milk.

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The Shadow Systems CR920XP

By Tom McHale|2025-06-23T17:49:06-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

I also carry a gun whenever I’m not asleep or in the shower, so comfort is a legit consideration. Shadow Systems calls their new compensated CR920XP a crossover. This is the elusive, effective tactical compromise.

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SAR USA PIstols: Locked, Loaded, And Laser-Focused

By Tom McHale|2025-06-23T15:11:31-04:00June 23rd, 2025|

We’re going to be taking a closer look at some of the latest handgun products from the SAR USA team over the next four weeks. Will Dabbs, MD, will be bringing us a story focusing on the SAR9 Full Size, and Frank Jardim will bring us the SAR9 Subcompact. I’ll be back in week four with more details on the SAR9 SOCOM and SAR9 Compact.

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A Look at the Made-in-Texas Rost Martin RM1C

By Tom McHale|2025-06-16T14:36:21-04:00June 16th, 2025|

Tank Hoover gets his hands on a new Rost Martin RM1C. Made in Texas, these handguns are surprisingly affordable and are built to perform for personal protection duty.

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The Classic Walther PPK/S… Now with A Threaded Barrel for Suppressor Use

By Tom McHale|2025-06-02T11:01:42-04:00June 2nd, 2025|

“Walther PPK. 7.65 mil with a delivery like a brick through a plate-glass window. Takes a Brausch silencer with little reduction in muzzle velocity. The American CIA swear by them.”

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