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Review: Taurus Judge Executive Grade
By now, you’d have to be living in a cave (digital or otherwise) to not know about the Taurus Judge revolver. Capable of firing both 2.5-inch, .410-bore shotshells and .45 Colt ammunition, it has been one of the best-selling firearms in Taurus’ portfolio since its introduction in 2006. To most experts, it …
Review: SAKO TRG 22 A1 Rifle
Finnish craftsmen and manufacturers have long been associated with high-quality, accurate armaments. Initially formed to repair and refurbish surplus Mosin-Nagant 1891-pattern rifles, Sojeluskuntain Ase- ja Konepaja Osakeyhtiö, better known (and pronounced) as SAKO, has an interesting history of ups, downs, ownerships and odd products since its official beginning in 1921. Throughout that …
First Look: Athlon Midas Flash Red Dot Sight
Athlon Optics has just launched a new open emitter Midas Flash Reflex Sight, a compact electronic dot sight that uses the ubiquitous Trijicon RMR/SRO pattern mounting footprint. Athlon Optics designed the new Midas Flash to have a true 1:1 RMR footprint to secure a snug and precise fit on any corresponding …
First Look: THROOM Dueling Tree
Throom Targets has just released a new dueling tree that uses proprietary “self healing” targets. Throom’s new dueling tree has an array of six, 6-inch round targets that attach to pivoting mounting brackets which secure the targets to a wooden 2×4-foot plank (provided by the user). Throom also includes a target …
Stag Arms Stag 10 Pursuit
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Stag Arms Stag 10 Pursuit. A smooth-shooting AR-10 chambered for 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Winchester, the Stag 10 Pursuit is a perfect choice for anything from hogs to deer. With an adjustable stock and a full-length Picatinny rail, this is a gun that …
First Look: Federal 28-Gauge Black Cloud
Federal Ammunition has added two 28-gauge, 3-inch, ¾-ounce loads in shot sizes No. 3 or 4 to its Black Cloud product lineup. “When first approached for developing a 28-gauge, 3-inch waterfowl load, Black Cloud was the obvious first choice out of all our product lines” said Federal Shotshell product director Dan …
Review: Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical
Connecticut manufacturer Mossberg has a well-earned reputation for making affordable, top-quality shotguns, and while the company takes pride in this fact, its underrated pistols and rifles are often overlooked. One of these underappreciated product lines is the Patriot series, a family of bolt-actions that has served hunters and casual target shooters well …
I Have This Old Gun: British Pattern 1851 “Minié” Rifle-Musket
Though its active official service life was less than a half-dozen years, Britain’s Pattern 1851 “Minié” rifle musket was an important step in the evolution of military longarms. It was the first gun of its type to be general-issue in an important conflict. The gun’s unofficial “Minié” honorific, while technically correct, rather …
The Red Tape of the Bureaucracy
It took me a long time to write this piece. I spent the first three months waiting for my writing permit, which by law should have taken 50 days, but which was delayed while the staff at the Federal Department of Print went on strike. Despite asking, I never did …
NRA’s Response To The White House Office Of So-Called “Gun Violence Prevention”
NRA-ILA Executive Director Randy Kozuch released the following statement: “The White House Office of so-called ‘Gun Violence Prevention’ is yet another distraction, crafted to divert America’s and the media’s gaze from the Biden crime wave and their soft-on-crime policies destroying our communities. Instead of confronting the real challenges and holding …