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Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Thrives Through 10,000 Rounds
Springfield Armory’s 1911 DS Prodigy 9 mm pistol has recently proven its mettle in a demanding 10,000-round torture test, with every round sent downrange documented on video. The grueling evaluation, conducted by Paul Carlson, owner of Safety Solutions Academy, saw the 5-inch-barrel pistol run through thousands of rounds of PMC Bronze, 115-grain …
First Look: Lipsey’s Glock G17 Gen1
Lipsey’s, a major American gun distributor based in Baton Rouge, LA is going retro,” all the way back to 1986 with its “new” throwback first generation Glock G17 handgun release. “The Glock G17 Gen 1 Classic is a tribute to the pistol that revolutionized the American handgun market in 1986. …
Review: Steiner M8Xi Dual Plane Optic With Plumb Reticle
The Plumb Precision reticle is the brainchild of Frank Plumb, a retired US Army Special Forces Warrant Officer and owner of Plumb Precision, LLC and it is one of the more interesting reticle designs of recent years. The first time I saw the Plumb reticle, it reminded me of the then cutting-edge …
Lapua Celebrates 100th Anniversary In 2023
Lapua was established in 1923—six years after Finland declared independence from Russia—with the express purpose of making ammunition for the fledgling nation’s armed forces. Since its entry into the international market, it has built a widely recognized reputation for precision cartridges, brass and bullets that win matches and deliver downrange. The …
7 Tactical Lever-Action Rifles Available In 2023
Updated from the original published March 14, 2020. It is amazing to think that the lever-action rifle continues to thrive, largely unchanged, in the firearm world more than 160 years after it first emerged. Of course, there were early variations of the concept in the form of Colt’s Ring Lever rifles and the Volition …
Preview: GrovTec QS 2-Point Sabre Sling
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best, and the U.S.-made QS 2-Point Sabre Sling from GrovTec is a prime example. Constructed of tightly woven, 1“ nylon webbing, and featuring two installed, steel push-button swivels, the lightweight sling offers excellent durability without unnecessary bulk. The sewn-in-place Quick Slide loop is pulled forward …
WHAT YOU DIDN’T HEAR IN THE STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH ABOUT CRATERING GUN CONTROL SUPPORT
Those tuning in to watch President Biden’s State of the Union address saw and heard a few things when he entered the U.S. House of Representatives to address Congress and the nation. There is a new Speaker of the House – Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). He was seated next to …
South Carolina: House Subcommittee Advances Constitutional Carry
Today, the House Judiciary Subcommittee voted to advance House Bill 3594, the constitutional carry bill. HB 3594 recognizes the right of law-abiding adults to carry a firearm for self-defense without having to first pay fees or obtain government permission, while also increasing penalties for criminals caught with firearms. HB 3594 is …
Florida: Subcommittee Advances Constitutional Carry
Yesterday, the Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee voted to advance House Bill 543, the constitutional carry bill. It is now assigned to the Judiciary Committee, which will soon schedule it for a hearing. This puts Florida one step closer to becoming the 26th constitutional carry state. Please contact committee …
New Mexico: Extreme Gun Control Moving in Santa Fe: Gun Owner Liability, Semi-Auto Ban, Magazine Limits, Waiting Periods & NFA Bans
The New Mexico House of Representatives will vote any day now on House Bill 9 by Rep. Pamela Herndon (D-ABQ), a bill that creates back-door storage requirements by imposing criminal penalties on gun owners if a third-party minor accesses and displays, brandishes or injures someone with their firearm. It is important that you keep contacting your State Representatives …