When asked about the rising crime rate, President Joe Biden’s (D) press secretary, Jen Psaki, immediately changed the subject. “I would say certainly there is a guns problem,” Psaki said. “And that’s something the president would say.” That may, indeed, be “something the president would say.” But that doesn’t change …

Over two decades of competitive shooting, I have several 1911s in the safe and several that have come and gone over the years. My first foray into competitive shooting was in 2000 in the Custom Defense Pistol Division of IDPA, which is essentially a .45 ACP 1911 handgun-only division. Next, …

Just as an unlocked footlocker is an invitation to thievery, being complacent in your daily life can result in you becoming a victim of crime. A few years ago, a murder occurred in our little town. It happened in a private residence as the result of an argument, and the killer …

Getting a Mossberg pistol to shoot on target while using a 6-o’clock hold can be accomplished by replacing the original sights with another set of SIG Sauer-type sights that have a higher number designation. In the past few months, I have had the good fortune to acquire two new Mossberg …

As a young child growing up in the late 1960s and early ’70s, hearing those words blast over the TV on a Saturday evening meant that the next 30 minutes were going to be thrilling. Watching “Adam-12” on NBC was something I really looked forward to and I was enthralled …

The Ruger-57 took the gun world by storm when it was rolled out in the early months of 2020, and with good reason. The pistol combines the fast-moving 5.7×28 mm cartridge with 20-round standard magazine into a package that costs hundreds of dollars less than competing pistols. The 57 sparked a …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Taurus Raging Hunter, an affordable big-bore revolver now chambered in 460 Smith & Wesson Magnum. The revolver is based around a dual-lockup cylinder set inside a stainless steel frame, with the consumer’s choice of 5.1- or 8.375-inch barrel. A cushioned black grip helps absorb …

CZ has a cult following among some rifle and pistol shooters who prefer solid-feeling, accurate guns built with copious steel. The old CZ Brno rifles were coveted by dangerous game hunters for their robustness and reliability. As such, the Czechoslovak firm Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod and its importer, CZ-USA, have avoided …

With a successful track record as original equipment for McMillan, Remington, Ruger and Savage rifles, the Accurate-Mag AICS-pattern .308 Win. DSSF magazine is also available directly from the Connecticut maker. Both the five- and 10-round models of the magazine feature steel bodies treated to military standards for salt/corrosion resistance and strength, as …

In 2019, Taurus Int’l made the business decision to set aside the company’s more unusual and exotic offerings. Instead, the team focused its efforts on improving product quality and manufacturing consistency while continuing to offer reliable handgun options that met its customers’ needs at affordable prices. Among the top offerings …