Tom McHale is a committed learning junkie always seeking a new subject victim. As a lifelong student of whatever grabs his attention on any particular day, he thrives on beating rabbit trails into submission. In between his time as a high-tech marketing executive, restaurant owner, and hamster cosmetology practitioner, he's published seven books and nearly 1,500 articles about guns, shooting, and the American way.

Who Cares About Pistol Grip Angle?

The grip angle of a handgun can make a big difference in your ability to shoot well. Is a steeper or shallower grip right for you? Here's how to find out.

A Dry Fire Magazine?

The Dry Fire Mag is an interesting option for dry firing at home (hence the name). It's not the only option, but it deserves a look. It may well change the way you will think about dry fire practice.

What You Need to Know About the [not so] New 224 Valkyrie

Wildcats come and go, but the 224 Valkyrie seems like it is here to stay. Flat shooting, and fast, the new round offers compact size and great long range accuracy.

A New Red Dot Choice: The Crimson Trace CTS-1000

The laser recently made a big splash in the more traditional optics world. Over the past year they have not so quietly produced a family of red dot sights and a related family of traditional rifle scopes. I guess if you started out in the “aiming” business it makes sense to expand into related areas. […]

Silence with a Thud: Winchester Super Suppressor Ammo

Looking for hard hitting suppressor ammo? Winchester has something new.

A Flexible AR-15 Alternative: The Beretta ARX Rifle

Beretta's ARX was purpose built for agency use, but it has yet to catch on with civilians. Why isn't this gun more popular?

A Quality Pocket Pistol: Springfield Armory’s 911

Springfield Armory is known for their 1911s and their pocket-sized 9mms and .45s. Now they're adding the .380 back into the mix. So what's the skinny on the 911?

Putting Three Great 9mm Self-Defense Rounds to the Test

Finding the right ammunition for everyday carry can require a lot of testing. Fortunately for you, we do a lot of testing. Here are some of the stand-out 9mm rounds and the data to back up some impressive gel tests.

Winning with the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory

There are numerous rimfire pistols on the market. While Smith & Wesson isn't new to the game, they haven't focused on these .22s the way some companies have. That seems to be changing. Their new Victory is worth a look.

Does the Smith & Wesson Governor Really Shoot Shotgun Shells and Bullets?

Has any gun been hyped more than the handguns that shoot shotshells? The Governor makes big claims about performance, but how well does it do all of the things it claims it can do? .410 shells, .45 LC?

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