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Ruger GP100 Match Champion Review: Performance and Precision
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Holosun 407K X2: Concealed Carry Perfection [2025]
Hidden Hybrid Holsters Appendix Holster Review: Comfortable EDC for Your Red Dot Pistol.
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Mike is a firearms historian and handgun shooting enthusiast. With almost 20 years of experience in the shooting sports, Mike loves to contrast a company’s latest offerings with its ancestral guns. He doesn’t shy away from modern technology, though, and some of his favorite guns are “plastic fantastics.” A devotee to iron sights and a believer in the Weaver stance, he has nearly given up on leather holsters and now prefers kydex. Mike sits on the board of directors for the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association and is a member of the American Society of Arms Collectors, and he is writing a book about Smith & Wesson’s Model 1 revolver. He holds a degree in history and lives near the bayous of southern Louisiana. Mike is a trained firearms instructor and competitive shooter. He is a member of the USCCA.

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Glock 44 Gun right side with mag
Hand's On Reviews, Glock, Pistols and Revolvers
Glock 44 Review: Is It the Best .22LR Gun?
The Glock 44 is the newest addition to the Glock line-up, packing some major heat. Literally and figuratively. This baby can shoot .44 magnum rounds, some of the most powerful rounds on the market. Plus, it has all the features that... Read more
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The standard capacity Glock 40 magazine holds 15 rounds, with a 16th round in the chamber.
Hand's On Reviews, Glock, Pistols and Revolvers
Glock 40 MOS [Review]: A 10mm Hand Cannon
If you're looking for reviews on Glock handguns chambered in the .40 S&W caliber, then this is not it. Here, we'll have the Glock 40 MOS review. The Glock 40 is chambered in the much more powerful 10mm round. If .40... Read more
BYMichael Helms·
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Civilian Marksmanship Program CMP M1911 review
Hand's On Reviews, Pistols and Revolvers
CMP M1911 review (Civilian Marksmanship Program)
Summary What is the Civilian Marksmanship Program? The Civilian Marksmanship Program In 1903 the US Congress created the Office of the Director of Civilian Marksmanship to help improve marksmanship skills among America's civilian populace. The program that evolved out of this is... Read more
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Education
Hunter Education Study Guide [Ultimate Resource]
Hunting has been around for millions of years and is still widely practiced around the world. In early civilizations, people hunted daily to provide food for themselves and their families. The pelts were used for clothing, while the horns, teeth,... Read more
BYMichael Helms·
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Education
Beginner Firearm Safety, From Safe Storage to Safe Shooting
The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees that U.S. citizens have the right to keep and bear arms. Along with this constitutional right comes the responsibility to be careful and conscientious gun owners. This includes storing firearms and ammunition properly... Read more
BYMichael Helms·
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Military Spending of the USA- 1960-2021
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Military Spending of the USA: 1960-2021
Executive Summary Introduction President George Washington said in the First State of the Union Address in 1790 that “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” One implication of the American founding father’s assertion is... Read more
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Firearms glossary of terms
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A Glossary For Firearms: All Terms and Gun Lingo Explained
Anyone who uses firearms needs to have a full understanding of their anatomy, capabilities, and power. It's also crucial to know how to discharge firearms safely, how to maintain them, and how to store them. This is why we've compiled this... Read more
BYMichael Helms·
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The right side of the Smith & Wesson Model 617. Note the windage adjustment screw for the fully adjustable rear sight.
Hand's On Reviews, Pistols and Revolvers
[Review] Smith and Wesson 617: The Perfect Revolver?
Smith and Wesson 617 summary Introduction One of the original Smith and Wesson M&P Victory model revolvers, manufactured from 1899- A descendent of the 1899 K-frame Smith & Wesson's Model 617 shares the company's K frame heritage that stretches back to 1899. K frame... Read more
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The Ed Brown Classic Custom’s understated elegance isn’t ostentatious or showy, but it more than makes up for this in quality and durability.
Hand's On Reviews, Ed Brown, Pistols and Revolvers, Resource
Investment piece? The $3,695 Ed Brown 1911 [Review]
Ed Brown 1911 Classic Custom in summary Ed Brown 1911, the Classic Custom, is one maker's interpretation of what a perfect 1911 should be. Blending John Moses Browning's genius with modern technology and a healthy dose of hand craftsmanship, the Classic... Read more
BYMichael Helms·
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The Palmetto State Armory PA-10 cuts an attractive silhouette. It is shown here with a Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 scope with an illuminated firedot MOA ring and a Magpul M-LOK Bipod.
Hand's On Reviews, AR-10 and AR-15, Palmetto State Armory
PSA AR10 Review - Steak Features for Hamburger Prices
Summary Palmetto State Armory’s Gen3 PA10 platform (PSA AR10) is a solid and well-made performer in the AR-10 space, and at its price point (MSRP of $1349, but it can sometimes be found for $1179) it is tough to beat.PSA’s superb... Read more
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