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.

Ruger American Rifle — AR Mag-Fed Bolt Action in .223

Ruger's AR Magazine fed bolt action rifle is a compelling platform. This American Rifle may be the best one yet.

Top Five Beretta M9 and 92FS Magazines

Looking for some new mags for your old warhorse? Check out these M9 magazines. They're ideal for the Beretta. Get the old 92 back out on the range!

Taylor’s Take on the Colt 1873 Wild West Wheel Gun: The Gunfighter

Taylor's takes solid reproductions and makes them even better, and this Gunfighter—a classic homage to the 1873 Colt, is no exception.

How Does the New M&P Shield Plus (Double) Stack Up?

The new S & W M&P Shield Plus has a simple appeal: the familiarity of the Shield with much better capacity. And the increased capacity is just one of the changes.

Top Five PCCs/PDWs that Take Glock Mags

Looking for a PCC or PDW that runs on mags you already own? Check out our top 5 choices for GLOCK mag fed PCCs and PDWs.

Micro Magnums: The NAA-22MS

The NAA line of revolvers are fascinating. The NAA-MS is a .22 Magnum meant to be carried. So how does this sub-sub-sub-compact stack up?

What’s the Difference Between Glock 17, Glock 19, & Glock 26

Glock is known for making versatile pistols, but telling them apart can be difficult. They all look the same? We'll break down the G17, G19, and G26--three of the 9mm double-stacks.

Beretta’s Dark Horse–The APX Compact

Good 9mms are hard to find these days. What about the Beretta APX? How does it stack up? Pretty well, actually.

Best Bang for your EDC Buck? The Taurus G2c

The Taurus G2c is a lot of gun for the money. If you're looking for a functional 9mm that is purpose build for budget EDC, this is a solid choice.

Para USA Black Ops: A Blast from the Past

The Para Black Ops has good bones. If you find one, it is a solid working 1911 and a good choice for old school single action carry. But you may have to do a bit of fine-tuning.

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