Firearm Reviews
The Civilian PDW: Needs, Wants, and Why
PDWs aren't a must-have, but they're cool. Let's take a look at some of the civilian options currently available on the market.
Do You Have One of These in Your Safe? Cool Guns, Optics, and Lights
There's a few toys worth adding to your collection. Simply put, here's some cool guns, optics, and lights worth putting into your safe that are worth the price of admission.
CCW Showdown: M&P Shield vs Beretta Apex A1 Carry
Let's compare the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 to the Beretta Apex A1 Carry and discuss some of the pros and cons of each model, and determine which is better for you.
The Ruger Wrangler: The Best Way to Spend $200 Ever
The Ruger Wrangler has proven to be one of the most dynamic rimfire revolvers available. This historical homage delivers exactly what you'd expect from the company that owns the rimfire market.
Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever-Action Rifle in .44 Magnum: A Super-Short Review
The overall aesthetic of the Smith and Wesson Model 1854 is quite pleasing. I have always liked the combination of black and stainless steel. The balance was on point. The front sight came perfectly into focus in the ghost ring every time I raised the rifle. The action worked well, and I ran about 100 rounds of LAX .44 Magnum through this rifle with no issues.
New Glock 49 MOS: Is it better for CCW or Duty Cary?
Will the Glock 49 become a standard production model or will it remain a limited run offering, as previously teased by TALO?
Top 5 Budget Guns: Another Take
While many of us enjoy having the fancier items in life, sometimes an economically priced, non-fancy tool just fills the bill well. And sometimes, that's good enough.
The Under-Appreciated Smith & Wesson CSX 9mm
Do yourself a favor and check out the Smith & Wesson CSX 9mm. It has a lot going for it.
The Smith & Wesson Response: S&W’s Latest PCCs
The S&W Response is an interesting take on the world of AR9s. The Response is all polymer, ultra-lightweight, and very easy to use. Recoil is surprisingly light for a blowback gun. As a PCC nut, the interchangeable magwells have great appeal to me. When can I get a CZ-75 version? Smith & Wesson could have easily just released an M&P Sport in 9mm but went the extra mile, and it shows.
Today, we are chronicling what I call "the Defenders" and their firearm choices. The Defenders are the folks willing to carry firearms and willing to use them in the defense of themselves, their loved ones, and others. We'll look at these heroes, their feats, and the tools they used to get it done and make a difference. You may notice I've left active duty law enforcement out of the mix.