Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – The SDP Compact Duty pistol from Sphynx, imported by KRISS-USA, brings Swiss reliability and CZ-75-based design to a duty-size handgun. With a 17+1 capacity, aluminum frame and Cerakoted steel sand finish, the SDP compact offers traditional DA/SA action with the reliability of a swiss watch. …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – You’ve just been violently attacked and forced to use your legally carried semi-auto handgun to defend yourself. You fired a number of rounds, moved rapidly away from the threat area and found cover in what appears to be a defensible position. With a racing …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Gun store groupies are quick to bash anything new—unless that new thing appeals to one of their desires. Quite often, new cartridges are shunned because niche-minded experts couldn’t divine their usefulness or application. Or, just as often, they use numbers to illustrate why the …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to cover the National Association for Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) show for American Rifleman. During the most recent event, I took a few minutes to stop by the TNW Firearms booth. I’d enjoyed working with …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – In recent decades the shoulder holster has taken something of a backseat to other modes of carry, but the configuration nonetheless offers several advantages over the more popular methods, and the Flatsider XR7 by Aker Leather is a fine option for those diehards who …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Few firearm introductions have generated the buzz and demand of the Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Inc., PMR-30 pistol. That’s unsurprising, though, as a lightweight, .22 WMR-chambered, semi-automatic, full-size handgun utilizing a 30-round-capacity magazine is sure to be appreciated by a large segment of the shooting …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Ruger single-action revolver history buffs know that years ago the Vaquero revolvers were built using a heavier frame designed to handle the pressures produced by .44 Mag. ammunition. In order to make these popular wheelguns a little smaller and lighter, the frame was traded …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – Most women will rejoice that the Italian gunmaker’s new shotguns sport an A-grade satin walnut finish instead of a color typically associated with gender. After all, if a woman is to remain competitive on the clays range or in the field, her gun must command …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – A shotshell that offers reduced recoil and increased shotgun capacity—yet delivers the kind of punch to stop a criminal attack—could be ideal for home defense, but you need to make sure it cycles reliably. Most shotguns are designed around 2¾” or 3” shells, so you …

Article first appeared at NRAmedia.org NRAmedia – The wildly popular Smith & Wesson M&P15-22, introduced in 2009, has gotten a facelift. The new M&P15-22 Sport model features a 10” M&P slim handguard that incorporates the popular Magpul M-LOK system, which allows for the easy addition of accessories without removing the handguard. …