If you ever find yourself competing in a brass flinging contest, we’ve found the perfect gunfor you. The new Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite 10mm tosses brass as good as any Olympic Hammer Throw contestant. OK, so maybe aeronautical brass engineering isn’t the most useful criteria for selecting a handgun, but it did add some entertainment to our testing sessions. On a more […]
Springfield Armory’s New SAINT Edge Pistol
Springfield Armory is marching through the MSR forest with a slew of new offerings. The original SAINT rifle has been supplemented with a short-barrel rifle (SBR) version, a free-floated barrel model, a SAINT pistol, and the newest additions, the SAINT Edge rifle, and SAINT Edge SBR. The SAINT Edge family members are the “step up” options loaded with premium features and aftermarket gear. If you want the […]
Why Mid-Term Elections Matter for Gun Rights | OutdoorHub
All politics is local, so they say. That phrase, often used by former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, typically refers to the importance of building local consensus to win a primary election, thereby making a run for office possible. However, to us voters, it means that our “national” votes are locally determined. In this […]
When it Comes to Handguns, is Bigger REALLY Better? | OutdoorHub
Is bigger really better? Or does it boil down to “how you use it?” When challenged by groovy son Austin about his decision to drive a Mini Cooper as his “spy car,” Nigel Powers blithely responded, “It’s not the size, mate. It’s how you use it.” Was he right? Like psychic hotline results, the answer […]
When it Comes to Handguns, is Bigger REALLY Better?
Is bigger really better? Or does it boil down to “how you use it?” When challenged by groovy son Austin about his decision to drive a Mini Cooper as his “spy car,” Nigel Powers blithely responded, “It’s not the size, mate. It’s how you use it.” Was he right? Like psychic hotline results, the answer is […]
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, […]
Alien Gear’s Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB Holster
One of 2017’s signature words seems to be “bigly.” As it turns out, that’s a great description of the gun I chose when field testing an Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 Holster. A couple of years ago, I reviewed the FN FNX 45 Tactical pistol. The details are for another story; for now, just know […]
NRA Shooting Series: Concealed Carry Fundamentals
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. If you make the decision to carry a pistol, you’re obviously concerned about protecting the safety of yourself and those you love. That’s exactly why it’s so important to approach your concealed carry plan with the utmost diligence, caution and dedication to continuous learning. Having a gun on your […]
Range Report: Smith & Wesson’s New M&P M2.0 Pistols
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. It’s been a decade since Smith & Wesson launched the original M&P semi-automatic pistols. While there have been some incremental variations and new models since then, there’s hasn’t been a major overhaul to the basic design – until now. With the M2.0 series, the Smith & Wesson folks have […]
NRA Shooting Series: How to Sight-In a Scope
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Fact: There are some proven ways to zero your scope in only one shot. Those methods will get you close, but you won’t attain the full accuracy potential of your rifle. Why? Every rifle and ammo combination has a little bit of imprecision. No matter how carefully you perform […]