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First Look: XS Sights For Taurus 856/605 Revolvers
XS Sights is now offering night sights as an upgrade for Taurus Model 856 and 605 owners in the form of XS’s classic Standard Dot night sights. These upgraded sights consist of a front sight with a tritium vial that is surrounded by a photoluminescent orange or green glow dot …
Tested: Henry Lever-Action Magnum Express
Henry Repeating Arms takes great pride in offering all-American made rifles and carbines designed to suit the needs of hunters. As the demands for more up-to-date hunting features have grown, so too has the diversity of Henry’s lever-action catalog. Over the last few years we’ve seen the arrival of the polymer-stocked X …
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Ronin M1911
In recent years, Springfield Armory has expanded and refreshed its lineup of M1911 pistols, and one of the new product lines is the 1911 Ronin. Currently, there are seven different offerings in the Springfield Ronin family, giving users options in 9 mm Luger, .45 ACP and with full-size or shortened slides and barrels. Watch …
Review: Korth Carry Special
West German Willi Korth got into the manufacturing business in 1954 and started producing revolvers a decade later. His wheelguns quickly earned a reputation for high quality—and high price tags—and, through the decades, numerous importers have brought a trickle of Korth products into this country. Things really took off, however, …
New For 2023: Rock River Arms Operator DMR Series
Rock River Arms (RRA) is expanding its already-prolific lineup of modern sporting rifles with its Operator DMR series. DMR stands for “Designated Marksman Rifle,” a moniker that means the rifle is adapted to longer range accuracy. Rock River’s direct-gas impingement DMR series will include six models in two calibers. There will …
“We Live in a Society” – First the Police, Now Prosecutors are Jumping Ship
Police forces in several major cities are experiencing “wokeness attrition” (here, here, and here), and in some progressive-led jurisdictions, prosecutors are following suit. A report by the Manhattan Institute released early this year described the impact of progressive new criminal procedure rules for prosecutors in New York State. Burdensome, mandatory compliance requirements in the …
A “Red State” or “Blue City” Murder Problem?
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s gun control group, Everytown for Gun Safety, ranks the 50 states on how well they have comported their laws to the organization’s civilian disarmament agenda. In doing so, the group describes New Hampshire, with its few gun control laws, as a “national failure.” That descriptor might come …
The Armed Citizen® May 15, 2023
Armed Citizen® Today An armed citizen in Brentwood, Calif., defended himself from two armed individuals who were allegedly attempting to break into his vehicle on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Early that morning, the victim noticed two men allegedly attempting to break into his vehicle sitting in the driveway. He went …
10 Great New Optics For 2023
The new year rang in strong with a flurry of new and exciting optics being launched earlier this year at SHOT Show 2023. Whether it be red dots for defensive carry pistols, target scopes for long-range shooting or anything in-between, every category of glass saw newcomers hit the market. Here are …
New Pistol-Caliber Carbines for 2023
The firearm industry has become more flexible in response to an increasingly diverse consumer base. New models reflect varying consumer interest driven both by uncertain times and the availability of new technology. In 2023, the handgun market continues to be brisk. Manufactures are competing strongly with one another, with “ready” …