New! Springfield’s Hi-Power SA 35, New Take on a Classic
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GUNS & GEAR
Colt 1903 .32 ACP Pocket Pistol: Functional and Elegant
Yeah, it’s cool and elegant, but can 100-year-old technology still keep you safe? Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington finds out as he fires two different Colt 1903 pistols at the same time!
Watch Here: Colt 1903 .32 ACP Pocket Pistol: Functional and Elegant
Gun Cranks TV – Dangerous Targets & Really Bad Ideas
From American Handgunner and Guns magazines, resident Gun Cranks Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington discuss the temptations and dangers of “really bad idea” targets.
Gun Cranks TV – Best Fun Guns Ever
From American Handgunner and Guns magazines, resident Gun Cranks Brent Wheat, Tom McHale and Roy Huntington discuss their all-time favorite fun and plinking guns. They’re backing up their picks, how about you?
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Gun Review: Springfield Armory Ronin 1911 10mm [VIDEO]
10mm is in. You can’t argue with the power downrange and when packaged in a classic 1911 pistol platform, the 10mm is surprisingly easy to control. Recoil is a bit more than a .45 ACP in a similar handgun, but not bad. American Handgunner magazine editor Tom McHale checks out the Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin 10mm with a range report.
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Build Your Own Pistol, Part 2: How To Assemble An 80% Pistol
Once you’ve milled your 80 percent pistol frame, it’s time to assemble the parts so you can head to the range. American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale shows you a step by step how-to assembly of a Glock-compatible pistol from 80% Arms.
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FBI Crime Data Says Armed Citizens Shot More Criminals in 2020
One stunning revelation in the FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2020 is that armed private citizens fatally shot more criminals during the commission of felonies than police, a fact that seems to be avoided by the establishment media.
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Build Your Own 80% Handgun, Part 1
In this video, we’ll show you how you can build your own 80% Handgun using an 80% Arms kit and jig. Yes, you can do it with basic tools and a little care and patience.
Gear Spotlight: Home Defense Must-Haves
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AMMO NEWS & AMMUNITION REVIEWS
Mid-Range AR Cartridges: .223 Remington, 300 AAC Blackout, and 6.8 Remington SPC
Recently, a friend and I have been discussing “in-between” caliber options for the AR-15 platform. There are a plethora of proven options for close-range shooting with a light to moderate recoil tax. As for the “in-between” solutions that can effectively reach out past 500 yards, but without all the boom and thump of something like as .308 AR-10, what should one consider?
Read the rest: Mid-Range AR Cartridges: .223 Remington, 300 AAC Blackout, and 6.8 Remington SPC | OutdoorHub
Is the .40 Dead?
The .40 died before it was born. That’s a rotten way to start a fulfilling life, but there you have it.
Thanks to a shortsighted, bean-counting corporate management team way back in 1978, the .40 B&S, the predecessor to what we now know as the .40, was denied production resources. The wildcat cartridge development effort had been advanced during lunches and after hours as a labor of love and was ready for its debut, pending management buy-in. Even though the test cartridges and pistols showed promise, leadership ixnayed the idea and what we now know as the .40 lay commercially dormant until 1990.
Read the rest: Is the .40 Dead? | The Armory Life
Federal Syntech Defense: Ammo Test
Federal Syntech ammunition, launched a couple of years ago, turned a few heads with its bright red polymer jackets. But those bright colors are not some marketing gimmick. In fact, there are good reasons for discarding copper jackets in favor of advanced polymer coatings.
Until now, most of the benefits have been demonstrated through the company’s Range, Action Pistol, and Match offerings. However, there’s a new kid, and a new color, on the block.
The Federal Syntech Defense offering with its distinctive blue noses, are intended for serious use. Let’s take a closer look.
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My Caliber Crisis: Do I Need a 10mm?
I’m having another caliber crisis.
Over the years, I’ve ventured into cartridge odysseys that include unusual chamberings like .357 Sig and 300 Blackout. More recently, I’m kind of developing a thing for 10mm. I’ve been testing out a Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Operator chambered in the big-boy version of the .40 S&W and I’m kinda liking it. There are definitely some benefits. Let’s discuss.
Read the rest: My Caliber Crisis: Do I Need a 10mm? | The Armory Life
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