One size does not fit all when it comes to mounting a red-dot optic on a pistol. Bases on aftermarket units are not necessarily identical—so-called footprints—and the pattern milled into the slide of guns made to accept them varies by manufacturer, sometimes model. Adapters and plates remedy the conflict, but …

Compensators are becoming more common on pistols. While they have mostly been associated with pistols used in practical competitive shooting, compensators have gained favor for carry guns and range guns. For reducing felt recoil and muzzle rise, compensators are quite effective. Even a single-port compensator can reduce muzzle rise by about 30 …

As she has done repeatedly since 2016, Illinois State Rep. Sonya M. Harper (D) has introduced a bill to the Illinois General Assembly requiring that every round of handgun ammunition sold in the Land of Lincoln come with two serial numbers: one on the cartridge case and one on the …

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on gun control. There will be blustering about the need for background checks for gun sales, closing so-called “loopholes” and getting “weapons of war” off the streets. Before the inflated labels get thrown around, it’s important to know the facts. All …

Marksmanship isn’t like riding a bicycle. It’s a perishable skill that will deteriorate without constant practice. The current ammo shortage has put a damper on many people’s range time. The ammunition you need to practice can be hard to find and, if you can locate some, expect to pay two …

Ankle holsters often meet with strong support or opposition. Hardly ever are gun folks ambivalent about them. They love them or hate them, with very little middle ground. It’s not typically the holsters themselves they oppose but rather the idea of ankle carry in general as a viable concealed carry …

Walker’s recently introduced the new FireMax Ear Muff and Walkie Talkie, which are the result of over three decades of experience developing technology in the industry. The unit features Walker’s Sound Activated Compression (SAC) technology in a streamlined profile, with four frequency modes controlled by soft touch digital buttons. The unit …

Q: I have a “Hopkins & Allen Arms Co., Norwich Conn. USA serial No. 9 Cal.22 Short” pistol. When you push forward on a lever, the barrel pops up to load. The trigger folds down to fire. It has Mother of Pearl grips with brass or copper inserts, and that …

Kimber America’s Aegis Elite Pro OI is another well-crafted addition to the company’s expansive lineup of 1911 pistols. Despite the gun’s full-size frame, this latest model iteration of the famed John Browning pistol design incorporates many elements that make it a capable carry option. In addition, the Aegis Elite Pro …

It may be safe to say that none of us get to the range and practice our defensive shooting as often as we should. And, when we do get to go shooting, we spend several hours throwing lead downrange. In fact, it often becomes more of a social event than a practice …