David Higginbotham is a writer and editor who specializes in everyday carry. David is a former backcountry guide in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Boundary Waters Canoe Area who was a college professor for 20 years. He ultimately left behind the academy for a more practical profession in the firearms industry and was (among other editorial positions) the Managing Editor for a nascent Mag Life blog. In that Higginbotham helped establish The Maglife's tone and secure its early success. Though he went on to an even more practical firearms industry profession still, he continues to contribute articles and op-eds as time and life allow.

Classic 1911 Leather GI Holsters from 1791: M1916 and an M3 Tanker

Looking for a historically-themed holster for your 1911? 1791 has a new line of classics. The M3 Tanker and the GI Hip Holster are throw-backs to WWII classics.

Duty Pistol Round Up: Walther PDP vs Springfield Echelon vs Glock 45

With so many exceptional polymer pistol designs available, why do some companies stick to tradition? After a year of range time, I'm here to argue that the PDP and Echelon are primed to take some duty pistol market share from Glock.

The Dusk 19: Lone Wolf’s Upgraded Glock Clone

Lone Wolf has a long track record of making Glock upgrades affordable. Now, the Dusk 19 takes that math to the next level, combining the upgrades into a new off-the-shelf that is opening up new options for the classic compact 9mm.

The Sig Sauer P365 Fuse: Bridging the IWB/OWB Gap

The Sig Sauer Fuse is taking the P365 family to new lengths. With a 4.3" barrel, this is bridging the gap between the P365 line and the P320 guns, but it keeps that thin profile that makes the P365 easy to conceal.

The PSA Dagger: Why Did I Wait So Long?

The PSA Dagger Compact has been convincing skeptics for years, and now I'm adding my name to the list. If you are looking for a solid compact 9mm, this may be the place to start.

Bear Creek Arsenal Grizzly: Pushing the Boundaries on 9mm Clones

Have you tried the Bear Creek Arsenal guns yet? The Grizzly is a G17 clone that combines some of the more popular custom style upgrades to a gun with a shockingly low price. How does the Grizzly compare on the range?

Piston AR-15 vs. AK-47: Is There an Advantage?

The piston-driven AR-15 is often a serious upgrade that comes with a price. The AK, though, is a rough and humble piston design that performs flawlessly. Why is the piston AR so different, and is it a necessary upgrade to a DI AR?

Benelli Lupo: Hunt with the Italian Wolf

Benelli shotguns have a well-earned reputation for performance. Their rifles, too, are capable tools. The Lupo is an bolt action with bold lines. Benelli's Lupo is a distinctly different take on the classic hunting gun.

Back in Blue: The Latest Colt Python

Colt has gone all-in on reviving their wheel gun line. The new Pythons are well crafted and filling a niche for those of us who've always wanted one. And the 4.25" size may be an ideal option for OWB.

Taurus G3 vs. Hellcat Pro: How Do They Stack Up?

The Taurus G3 is one of the most popular handguns in the country. The Springfield Hellcat Pro is considered to be a step up, but how do the two really compare?

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