How do you really differentiate a good scope from an average one? Here’s a checklist to run a scope through its paces… You can find great scopes that cost several thousand dollars. You can also find great scopes that cost a few hundred. Of course, there are plenty of options in between too. So, how […]
Summer Gun Guide: Recreational Firearms | OutdoorHub
Some of us buy guns for personal or home protection. Some get a competitive bug and a burning desire to crush their peers on the action pistol or precision rifle courses. To others, guns are simply a tool used for their true passion: spending a day in the field hunting. One thing that many of […]
High-Tech Home Defense?
Tinkering around with a new gun and some sweet accessories has got me thinking about high-tech home defense pistols. I’ve been testing out the new Springfield Armory XD(M) OSP Threaded model with all of its associated bells and whistles to explore the concept. As for sweet accessories, I’ve added a Crimson Trace Railmaster Pro and SilencerCoOsprey 45 Suppressor to complement the Vortex Venom red dot sight already included. The Springfield Armory XD(M) […]
Should You Choose an AR-15 Rifle or Pistol?
AR-15 pistols certainly aren’t new, but we’ve seen an explosion in the platform over the past two years. A combination of new product designs and some favorable opinions from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms have propelled these firearms into mainstream use. Depending on your requirements, an AR-type pistol platform may be a great […]
5 Reasons Not to Carry a Gun with An Empty Chamber
I’ve got a couple New Year’s resolutions… for safety purposes. Below I will offer 5 reasons NOT to carry a gun with an empty chamber. First, I’m going to make sure my car doesn’t have any gas in it until I need to use it. Heck, gas gets old and stanky and we all know […]
Self-Defense Shooting: What To Do When Police Arrive
Early one Sunday morning in November, 2018, police responding to reports of gunfire at Manny’s Blue Room Lounge in Robbins, Illinois shot and killed an armed security guard. As with most violent encounters, facts remain murky to this day. Not because of a conspiracy or cover-up, but because things happen fast in the heat of […]
Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Operator 10mm
If you ever find yourself competing in a brass flinging contest, we’ve found the perfect gun for 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. […]
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?
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 […]