Hodgdon CFE223 Powder
The high-volume rifle shooter’s dream come true!
Missing a prairie dog because of a copper-fouled barrel is not a life threatening event. Missing a Radical...
SIG Sauer MCX ASP Air Rifle
A realistic training tool that doubles as a backyard fun-machine
SIG’s CO2 powered MCX ASP air rifle ($221.99; $299.99 with your choice of a red-dot...
Lucid L7 1-6x Riflescope
A quality low-power-variable that won’t force you to eat Ramen noodles
The old saying “buy cheap, buy twice” is usually true. With the continuing strong...
AT Armor Ceramic/Poly Stand Alone Plates
Leading the way in advanced, anatomically-correct and lightweight body armor
Armed, domestic threats have increased in intensity as well as complexity, and one look at...
FN America Military Collector Series M4 Carbine
The real deal (minus a couple details)
Like many weapons enthusiasts, I am fond of historic military firearms. Among those I am proud to own...
SureFire 2211 Luminox Wrist Light
Always ready, always hands-free
The new 2211 Luminox Wrist Light from Sure Fire ($649) is a super-rugged Luminox wrist watch built around a high-performance variable...
Primary Weapons Systems Mod 2 Rifles
By Dave Bahde
PWS steps up their game with substanial improvements
Over the years Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) rifles have seen use at my home range,...
CMMG Mk47 AKS8 Pistol
The best thing to ever happen to 7.62x39mm?
Trying to marry the AK-47 and AR-15 platforms has been a challenge for many rifle builders. The...
Starline Bottleneck Rifle Brass
Many shooters and most handloaders are familiar with Starline brass. But how many of you know that Starline makes only straight-wall handgun and rifle...
Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander
Ruger’s strikes a balance between shootability and carry comfort with this ultra-lightweight, ultra-reliable Commander-length 1911 .45
Introduced spang in the middle of the 20th Century,...
SureFire’s IntelliBeam Lights
Not too little, not too much . . . always the right amount of light
When I was young(er), a tactical flashlight was any flashlight...
LWRCI-DI 556
By Dave Bahde
More than just another direct-impingement carbine
One of the first reliable piston ARs I used was an LWRCI. The early 10.5-inch upper it...
The New Desert Eagle L5
By Frank Melloni
10 rounds of .357 Magnum firepower in a new, lightweight chassis
As the war rages on between gun rights proponents and the nanny...
Raven Concealment Eidolon Holster System
By Charles Anderson, photos by Jerry Sarkody
The Raven Concealment Eidolon holster system may be the most modular holster invented.
Some of us have swimmer’s bodies,...
SIG SAUER Legion P226 SAO 9mm
Introduced in the latter part of 2015, SIG’s Legion series consists of guns from the classic “P-series” line feature a high-tech PVD finish, trigger...
CZ 75 P01 Omega Suppressed
By Dave Bahde
CZ USA puts a strong focus on suppressor-ready pistols for 2016, and they don’t dissapoint!
Demand for suppressor-capable pistols continues to rise. Once...
New Handgun Gear & Accessories
Raven Freya Glock Magwell
The new Freya Magwell from Raven Concealment Systems was developed for duty, tactical and concealed carry use ($94.99). It brings the...
Rock River Arms Tactical 1911A1 .45
Rock River Arms is famous for their iterations of two classic American martial firearms, the AR-15 and the 1911. In the latter case, Rock...
TUFF Products EDC EZ-Feed Cobra Ranger Belt
By Charles Anderson
The TUFF Products 1.5-inch EDC EZ-Feed Cobra Ranger Belt is made to be worn by citizens with an emphasis on Every Day...
Walther Q5 Match Pistol
We’ve been mightily impressed with Walther’s PPQ Series pistols. Their 5-inch-barreled PPQ M2 9mm won a 2013 Editor’s Choice Award, and their 4.5-inch barreled...
Springfield Armory 9mm EMP-4” Lightweight Champion
By Tatiana Whitlock
Springfield up-sizes it’s smallest 1911 for enhanced shootability and a larger payload, while still leaving it highly concealable for every-day carry
Being an...
Ruger American 9mm
Ruger’s latest polymer pistol is designed to compete directly with the Glock, M&P, et. al., and shows that Ruger has learned from its competitors.
It...
Best Of Shot Show 38 of 38: Elite Survival Systems Marathon GunPack
The new Marathon GunPack from Elite Survival Systems ($59.95) looks like a fanny pack, but packs a big punch. Made from black ballistic nylon...
Best Of Shot Show 37 of 38: Walther Q5 Match Pistol
Based on the Editors’ Choice Award winning PPQ, Walther’s new Q5 Match is designed for “production class” competitive shooters. Chambered in 9mm Luger, with...
Best Of Shot Show 36 of 38: Vortex Diamondback Binoculars
Vortex has completely redesigned their popular Diamondback series of binoculars for 2016. They boast a short hinge and upscale design that offers increased hand...
