Will Rogers once said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” But that may not be the case with Kimber’s top-notch series of Rapide fullsize M1911 pistols. Launched in 2019, the first version of the Rapide featured a golden-hued, titanium nitride-coated barrel that contrasts nicely with …

Glock introduced its G43 in 2015—part of its Slimline Series—and it didn’t take long for the single-stack subcompact 9 mm to gain favor among enthusiasts. It measures only 1.06″ in width, 6.26″ long and 4.25″ in height. The latter figure, however, is a byproduct of the fact that its magazine holds …

Unless you want a scope for a long-range rig, it’s tough to beat the versatility of a 1x-8x-24mm Illuminated Reticle model such as EOTech’s Vudu 1-8×24 SFP. If you’ve heard of EOTech, it’s probably because the Ann Arbor, Mich., company’s holographic red-dot sight was a favorite of special forces on their M4 …

The United States Department of State imposed a new restriction on Aug. 20 under its Export Control Reform Act of 2018, that states, “New and pending permit applications for the permanent importation of firearms and ammunition manufactured or located in Russia will be subject to a policy of denial.” The …

Kevin Sorbo is an unusual sort of actor—right, he’s actually pro-Second Amendment. You can find him at KevinSorbo.net. So Hercules contacted me. He wanted to talk about guns and freedom. Go figure. Hollywood must love this guy! When he popped onto my screen for a video interview (you can watch …

Two years ago, Springfield Amrory began to roll out a new version of the XD-S sub-compact handgun line, the XD-S Mod.2. Like the changes that were made between the full-size XD-M and XD-M Mod.2 models, a similar case happened between the standard XD-S and the XD-S Mod.2. Internally, the XD-S Mod.2 shares many of its …

As with all other firearms, the AR-15 is inherently safe, but here are a few specifics to keep in mind when dealing with this platform. When you initially pick up the rifle, while following safe gun-handling protocol, you should also always ensure that the manual safety is engaged. With the …

President Biden and his Attorney General, Merrick Garland, have championed “red flag” laws that authorize courts to temporarily prohibit individuals from possessing or accessing guns based on unproven and uncorroborated allegations by family members, coworkers, law enforcement officers or others. A key feature of these laws is an initial order that is …

AR pattern rifles have become America’s most popular rifle due, in part, to their almost limitless ability to be upgraded. From changing out barrels and triggers to new stocks and handguards, If you can think of it, chances are, the modular nature of the AR rifle can make it happen. …

Proving just how hot the micro-compact 9 mm double-stack market is right now, Kimber just released its own take on the genre with the R7 Mako. The Mako offers 11-round capacity in the flush-fit magazine and an extended magazine that holds 13 rounds. With its 3.37-inch barrel and 6.2-inch overall length, the …