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.

Pocket Holsters for Your Snub-Nosed J-Frame .38

In-waistband carry isn't the only option for carrying a snub-nosed revolver. Pocket holsters take some getting used to, but are a great way to carry.

The Ruger Mark IV Target: 10 Inch Bull-Barreled Beast

With its long bull barrel, the Ruger Mark IV Target is one of the best performing rimfire pistols available. It is exceptionally rare these days that I review a gun and come away knowing that it has a home in my permanent collection — but this is one.

IWB Holsters for Revolvers Keep Getting Better

Finding the right in-waistband holster can be tough. Finding one for a revolver is even more complicated. For so long, IWB holsters for revolvers were an afterthought, and we had to take what we got. Not anymore. Some excellent designs are out now, making it much easier to carry a J-frame.

The ETS Scorpion EVO 40-Round Magazine: A Clear Winner

The ETS advantage is clear and easy to see. If you're looking for a way to stock up on mags, see your round count, and get more capacity, the ETS 40-Round Scorpion mags are ideal.

Looking for affordable .308 for Range Work? PMC Bronze

PMC's Bronze .308 Winchester isets a high standard of performance at a price that seems like the good old days. The PMC Bronze .308 has brass jackets, boxer primers, and the brass cases are reloadable. This is ammo designed to help you hone your skills.

SKS Magazines—the Best Upgrade You Can Make on Your SKS

The SKS never really stood a chance. But there's a quick fix that can make these gun-show bargains run much more efficiently: a solid detachable magazine.

Putting The Hexmag Glock Magazine To The Test

Hexmag is taking their radical approach to magazine texture to a new platform. Their Glock mags are challenging tradition and performing well. What makes them different?

Subcompacts Side-by-Side: The P365 X vs. The Hellcat

There's no shortage of subcompact 9mms now and many are very similar, like the Springfield Hellcat and Sig P365 X. What are the differences between the two? It's all in the details.

A tribute to the 1911A1 — Springfield Armory’s Mil-Spec

Springfield Armory makes the best American-made homage to the classic 1911A1: The Mil-Spec. But there's more to this gun than a historical knock-off.

The Death of a Single Stack — Case Study: Honor Guard

As small guns get even more capacity, is the single-stack a thing of the past? Honor Defense is. Which gun will be next?

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