Overhauling the AKM: How To Get the Most From a Basic AK-47

The AKM is older than all of us and still going strong. The classic design, though, has room for improvement. Here's a look at some furniture upgrades and other ideas for making the platform more effective.

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.

Live The Creed’s Responder IFAK: Essential Kit

You need an IFAK. More than one, really. Live The Creed first aid kits take the guess work out of the gear and make everything you need in an emergency easy to access.

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.

OWB Holsters for Concealing a Snub-Nosed Revolver

One of the easiest and most comfortable ways to carry a revolver is an outside the waistband holster. Small guns, like snub-nosed .38s, are easy to conceal, even when worn OWB.

DeSantis Thumb Break Holster for S&W J-Frames: A Modern Classic

The thumb break revolver holster may seem antiquated, but DeSantis has brought some new design elements to this timeless classic. The result is an ideal OWB holster for carrying a revolver.

Getting a Grip on the History of Glock

Gaston Glock took a leap into the unknown and did what others could not — a feat that has aged remarkably well. Four decades later, Glock is the benchmark for handguns. How did we get here?

You Can’t Pigeon Hole Springfield Armory: A Retrospective of the Brand

How can you generalize about a company that makes epic mid-century battle rifles and fantastic EDC pistols? Springfield Armory's catalog is expanding and every new launch is better than the last.

DeSantis Flex-Tuk Holster for S&W J-Frame Revolvers: Modern Twist on Classic Leather

DeSantis makes holsters for just about every gun, but some are purpose-built for revolvers. The DeSantis Flex-Tuk holster gives traditional IWB revolver carry a functional update. This is a great way to carry a snub-nose J-frame.

DeSantis Slim-Tuk Holster for S&W J-Frame: Easy Concealment

Kydex IWB for your classic snub nosed revolver? Why not? Carrying a .38 is easy, reliable, and the DeSantis Slim-Tuk holster bridges the gap between modern EDC and the classic wheel-gun