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Preview: At The Front “Kirkman” M1907 Reproduction Sling
A manufacturer of World War II-era reproduction equipment, At The Front offers a number of newly made, period-correct firearm accessories. This includes a U.S.-made reproduction of the Model 1907 leather slings used on the M1903 Springfield and M1 Garand. Marked “Kirkman 1942,” these slings are made from 1.25″ cowhide strips, …
Review: Taylor’s & Company TC9 1873 SA Revolver
There are so many legendary firearms that capture the hearts and minds of shooters and collectors. Among the most iconic of those firearms is the Colt Single Action Army. Few guns evoke the spirit of the Old West as does a Single Action Army. For this reason, reproductions of the Single Action …
Remington Core-Lokt Tipped Rifle Ammunition
Remington has loaded its Core-Lokt bullets for more than 80 years, starting with its Kleanbore cartridges. Any product that has remained in continual production for decades owes its success to evolving with the times but retaining the features that originally made it successful. Such is why Remington Ammunition’s Core-Lokt bullet has remained in continual …
The Winning Combination
I recently saw this interesting quote on social media: “Willingness is a state of mind. Readiness is a state of fact.” While this may apply to any number of situations, it is critically important to the armed citizen, so I call it the winning combination. To be truly effective in …
2023 Industry Predictions: Market Analysis Says . . .
Southwick Associates—a market research and economics firm specializing in the outdoor recreation markets for more than 30 years—released its 2023 outlook for the firearm industry shortly after Black Friday. Skyrocketing interest rates, inflation and the risk of some another variable on the horizon, however, makes any prediction risky. “The factors …
Gun Review: TISAS PX-9 Duty
Whenever I advise new shooters on how to choose their first handgun, I stress that proper fit is the most-critical aspect, second only to reliability. To drive the point home, I liken it to a glove that must accommodate both of their hands at the same time. The better the …
Review: LAG Tactical Liberator MKII
LAG Tactical has been specializing in concealed carry holsters for several years now. I received my first one from a few years back and added it to my EDC rotation early and often. The Liberator MKII is another excellent holster you can easily add to your collection. The Liberator MKII starts …
Seven Inconvenient Truths of Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is not a game, and practitioners must accept certain realities. I’ve carried a handgun for most of my adult life. During that time, I’ve learned a lot of things about carrying concealed. Some of those lessons came from others who are more experienced, some came through the many …
First Look: LAW Tactical ARIC Bolt Carrier
LAW Tactical, the small company best known for its folding-stock adapter for AR-15 pattern firearms, has started selling its new ARIC AR-15 bolt carrier group. The LAW Tactical ARIC (AR Internal Carrier) is a novel approach at removing the traditional recoil spring and weighted buffer set that is typically found …
Front Sight vs Target Focus
Most of us are taught to place that critical focus on the front sight of a handgun because in the United States, most institutions responsible for disseminated shooting knowledge are rooted in the classic and traditional discipline of bullseye shooting. In bullseye shooting, precision and accuracy are paramount, so everything is …