I think a lot of concealed carry enthusiasts have experience with the famed Bersa brand of pistols. I know my first real concealed carry gun was a classic Bersa .380. The Bersa .380 ACP handguns provided affordable, robust, easy-to-use, and easy-to-conceal pistols. I liked my little Bersa, but 9mm eventually captured me, and I somewhat forgot about the classic Bersa design. It wasn’t until I stumbled across the Bersa TPR380 that I remembered this classic carry gun.
Revolvers of the United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is an interesting branch of the United States military. It’s easily arguable that the United States doesn’t need an entirely separate branch to do Marine Corps functions. It could be wrapped into the Navy or the Army. It’s often said that America doesn’t need a Marine Corps; America wants a Marine Corps. Their unique mission and design have made them fluid with weaponry, and they’ve used a number of interesting weapons, including revolvers. Today, we are looking at the revolvers used by the Marine Corps.
The TEC-47: The AK/AR Mixed Drink
The TEC-47 series proved to be a fun rifle if you're a 7.62x39 fan and an AK owner. It gives you the modularity of the AR platform with the ammo and magazines you already have. It's a big rifle that's fairly heavy. However, it's modern, modular, very reliable, and easy to shoot. Plus, the accuracy is impressive with even the cheapest ammo.
Guns of the Outlaws: A Short History
An American outlaw often made their living by the gun, and it was certainly the way their lives often end. Let's look at some famous gunslingers and their guns. Keep in mind that several of these fellas used a wide variety of different guns throughout their outlaw careers, but these seemed to be the favorites.
Guns of the ’86 Miami Shootout: An In-Depth Look
The 1986 Miami Shootout is one of the most famous gunfights in modern history. The Miami Shootout is often famous for forcing the FBI to swap to automatics and the 10mm cartridge and spurs conversations about stopping power. Instead of discussing stopping power, we're going to look at the guns used in the 1986 Miami Shootout by both the FBI agents involved and the bank robbers.
Ruger LCP II vs Beretta 21A: Rootin Tootin Rimfire Pistols
Two of the only modern semi-auto pocket pistols in .22LR are the Beretta 21A Bobcat and the Ruger LCP II in .22LR. These micro-sized pistols are pocket-sized and are the only two micro-sized pistols in .22LR on the market at the moment. Which is better? That's the conundrum I had. I wanted a pocket carry .22LR but wasn't sure which to get, so I bought both. Now I can fully answer which is better, and if you're in my dilemma, you'll have an answer.
The Savage Model 42: An Affordable Combination Gun
The Model 42 may not have al the charm of the blued steel and wood furniture Model 24, but it's a practical weapon for practical purposes.
The Dumbest Uses of a Suppressor in Movies
Suppressors are great firearm tools. However, Hollywood has perpetuated some downright absurd myths about them that perpetuate to this day.
TV Guns: The Guns of Yellowstone 1883 and 1923
Yellowstone was one of the biggest hits of the last five years. As you'd imagine, it's also a series of shows chock full of guns. Western guns are often a different kind of cool, so let's dig into the guns of 1883 and 1923.
Perfect Pairs: The Best Handgun and Rifle Pairs
It can be annoying to deal with multiple calibers and magazine types, so if you can simplify your life, why wouldn’t you? It’s especially handy if you compete in action shooting sports. Using the same mags and ammo for pistol matches and PCC matches makes a ton of sense and makes the entire sport a bit cheaper.