Depending on your point of view, Ruger is either a very early or rather late adopter of the 5.7×28 mm FN cartridge. Early in that, in addition to Fabrique Nationale (the design’s originator back in the late 1980s), the gunmaker has now become only the second major manufacturer to fully embrace the cartridge by …

The leading edge of tactical fashion has moved from customized 1911s to tricked-out Glocks to double-stack SAO pistols. Return with us to the thrilling days of yesteryear—or at least the late 1980s and early 1990s. The military had transitioned to the Beretta M9 as its general-issue sidearm, and law enforcement …

Whenever the topic of using a compact rifle for home defense comes up, the mind immediately goes toward an AR-15 style firearm; however, bolt-action rifles are inherently less complicated and more reliable and even suppress better than semi-autos in most cases. In addition, if the defender is already used to …

These days, most Americans tend to think of technology in terms of electronic devices and the information they handle, and certainly, the strides in those areas during the past decade have been remarkable. But sometimes, the tasks of everyday life require different technologies—like those that have been the stock and …

Regardless of where you go for firearm information, some form of gun testing is likely to figure into the results you dig up. Consumer appetites for this information are just as vigorous as in other industries. After all, who doesn’t appreciate a thorough review of products before laying out money …

Venezuela is surrounded by paradisiacal turquoise waters in the north and an enigmatic rainforest in the south. There are no seasonal natural disasters—no hurricanes, tornados, blizzards or wildfires—such as there are in various areas of the United States. But an idea that the government should be given so much power …

“Don’t get stuck on stupid” is a great saying. That’s why I wrote it about some of the tactical world in my book, “Prepper Guns”; a significant few  are stuck on stupid.  We long ago moved on to semi-automatic handguns and rifles for self-defense, yet much of the tactical world …

When it comes to handguns, I am an equal opportunist: Revolvers, semi-autos; I love them all. That same sense of equality comes through as a collector. Though there are considerably more pistols and revolvers than long guns in La Bunker del Boyd, when it comes to handguns, surprisingly both wheelguns …

One powder, four projectiles and four recipes make for a variety of uses while simplifying the handloading process. Because shooters tend to use a rifle for more than one purpose, they tend to have several loads they like for every rifle they own. When they find a load that they …

Firearm: Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 (MSRP: $679) Shadow Systems offers a familiar-looking, striker-fired, polymer-frame pistol compatible with many popular aftermarket accessories. Its Foundation Series represents an excellent starting point for a concealed-carry package in the MR920, which offers a 4-inch barrel, 7.13-inch overall length, 4.75-inch height and 22.4-ounce weight. Shadow …