Fightin’ Iron: Centennial Story
While the Smith & Wesson New Departure Safety Hammerless’ anemic .38 S&W chambering provided insufficient terminal performance for Rex Applegate, the encounter resulted in the firm’s creation of the .38 Spl. J-frame revolver. Handgunners whose work requires them to habitually go heeled may have problems in selecting a gun. But, …
First Look: Savage A22 Takedown
Hunting and hitting the range just got even better with the new A22 Takedown rimfire rifle from Savage Arms. Opening/connecting with just a quarter-twist and offering an extremely simple breakdown, the latest addition to Savage’s of the A Series lineup is the outdoor enthusiast’s new go-anywhere rifle. “No other rimfire rifles bring the …
The Colt Gunsite Lightweight Commander
Since its early days of Jeff Cooper teaching the fundamentals of handgun handling, Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Ariz., has grown into one of the nations most well-known and respected handgun training centers, where armed citizens can go to sharpen and widen their self-defense skills and knowledge. The impact of Gunsite’s teachings have been widespread, …
RISE Armament: ARs With Aerospace Genetics
RISE Armament was established in 2013 and designs, manufactures and assembles all of its products in Broken Arrow, Okla. It’s no accident it took the company less than a decade to build a solid reputation for quality and performance in the guns and gear it makes. The staff brings to the …
Favorite Firearms: An Officer’s Trusty Companion
“Flip it over, now write down the serial number!” boomed the range master, who was also my lieutenant. I had just finished the last string of fire and met my “partner” for the next couple years, my department-issued Glock 22 Gen3, chambered in .40 S&W. In 2019, I was hired as …
Six Quotes From the Campaign Trail About Our Freedom
As it is Election Day, it’s important to listen to what has been said about your Second Amendment rights on the campaign trail. The polls show that Americans want their freedom, and this law-and-order election is crucial in the fight to preserve these freedoms. While issues related to the Second Amendment have …
New: Burris Signature HD Riflescopes
Burris says its Signature HD series optics “deliver all the clarity, features and precise dial-in performance you expect in a premium riflescope well above its class.” Featuring high-quality multi-coated glass, user-friendly turrets, a rugged build and several reticle options, Burris Signature HD riflescopes provide reliable, X-ring-accurate aiming solutions. The Signature …
First Look: Smith & Wesson Equalizer 9 mm Pistol
Calling it the company’s “best-performing micro-compact to date,” Smith & Wesson describes the engineering in the Equalizer as “Next-gen EZ technology” that offers a low recoil impulse and versatile magazine capacity in a compact footprint. Slightly larger than Smith & Wesson’s M&P9 Shield Plus, the Equalizer offers similar capacity, with flush-fit 10-round …
Wintertime CCW Gear
A. In addition to sporting a one-size-fits-most design, the Magpul Tundra Beanie boasts a Merino wool and acrylic-knit blend paired with a polyester/fleece interior headband lining that will keep your head warm once the mercury begins to fall. There’s even a branded suede-patch label on the front for an added a touch of …
Winchester Awarded $9 Million Tracer Ammo Contract
The U.S. Army has awarded Winchester, the largest manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. military, with a $9 million cost-plus contract to complete a manufacturing study in support of tracer projectile production for the 6.8 mm Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. Work will be performed at the Lake City …