The first Smith & Wesson Model 48 came out of the factory in 1959 chambered in .22 WMR—a rimfire with added punch that Winchester introduced earlier that year. It didn’t take long for enthusiasts to discover the guns performance, and its popularity continues to this day. Last year, it made the top-10 …

Just about every type of handgun ever invented has, at some time or another, been compressed for more comfortable concealed carry. The 1911 semi-automatic handgun chambered in the venerable .45 ACP is no exception. It’s been nipped, tucked and weight reduced in various ways. In 2004, the now defunct Para …

A. Designed specifically for use in snub-nose revolvers, Federal Premium Personal Defense HST Micro 38 Special +P provides consistent expansion, optimum penetration and superior terminal performance with projectile weights and clean-burning, low-flash propellants optimized for maximum efficiency. Expanded diameter and weight retention deliver the critical performance required for defensive encounters, while minimizing the …

Recently The Washington Post published an article depicting the rampant organized crime crisis in Mexico. There is no question that the crime and violence fueled by drug cartels in our southern neighbor are major problems for Mexico, the United States and for the global community. However, the authors make a mistake typical …

There is something almost magical about big-bore lever guns; to me they represent big-game hunting at close quarters. The fluid motion of the action and those huge, rimmed, brass cases make for some formidable medicine for the largest bears, bison and cervids. The Marlins, Winchester, Brownings and Henrys all handle those big-bore …

Springfield Armory’s XD-S series was launched in 2012 and represented the company’s single-stack, subcompact pistol designed for concealed carry. Mod2 upgrades came out a few years ago, and finally we now have an optics-ready version of the pistol. The XD-S Mod2 OSP has the same dimensions as the original XD-S …

Primary Arms Optics is releasing its new GLx Microdot Risers. The GLx product line from Primary Arms brings premium technology and materials at an approachable price point, and these new value-priced mounts also offer exceptional material quality and engineering. “The GLx riser mounts are engineered from the ground up to be a rugged …

Here we are, once again, entering the Holiday Season—the most stressful time of the year for most folks—in a year like no other year any of us has ever experienced or expected. What that means for folks like us is that we’ve got to really increase our awareness and keep …

Speaking about the filming process of the 1993 cult-classic “Dazed and Confused,” Ben Affleck said the cast frequented gun ranges—something the actor said was “fun and innocent at the time,” but is now “uncomfortable to remember.” “Part of the newfound freedom being down there [in Texas] was a bunch of us bought …

Last week, Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a pair of  pro-Second Amendment bills that had passed both chambers of the Legislature with solid support.  The move was not unexpected, given that the anti-gun Governor has been unilaterally demonstrating his disdain for freedom and liberty for months. Nevertheless, we want to thank the legislators who took a bold stand for …