Reviews
Review: Crimson Trace CMR-208 Railmaster Tactical Handgun Light
Have you looked at a Crimson Trace light lately? If you’re looking for an affordable weapon-mounted light, give the CME-208 a try.
Nosler ASP 9mm Ammunition: An ASPiring Winner?
Back in 1946, John Amos Nosler was hunting moose in British Columbia. He became frustrated because the bullets he was using did not penetrate deeply enough to quickly kill the moose he was hunting. The bullets he was using had a jacket that completely covered the base of the bullet, leaving the lead at the […]
Streamlight Wedge XT Review: The EDC King of Lights
When Streamlight released the Wedge flashlight a couple of years ago, I was an instant believer. I bought one and started carrying it around everywhere I went. Working in law enforcement, I have to say that the little light came in handy more times than I can count. Recently, though, Streamlight released an even more compact version called the Wedge XT. I’ve been carrying it around for a few weeks now and it’s my new favorite light.
Binary triggers aren’t for everyone. Some folks like them and some don’t. I don’t have binary triggers on my home defense guns for the reasons discussed previously. I’m not a competition shooter, nor will I ever be. I have exactly one binary trigger-equipped firearm. I shoot mine because it’s fun, and that’s enough for me.
The Rise and Fall of the .45 GAP
Will .45 GAP rise again? The future is unpredictable, but those of us who own them and like them will stock up on ammo at every opportunity because they did exactly what they were designed to do.
Radian Raptor: An Unparalleled Charging Handle
The Radian Raptor charging handle has been on the market for over a decade. In that time, it's become synonymous with dependability and quality. This truly ambidextrous charging handle is the standard to judge all others.
Walther PD380: An Honest Appraisal
In 2023, Walther launched the PD380, a compact single-stack pistol in .380 ACP. Unlike other guns in Walther's lineup, the PD380 is a retread of the existing PK380. The PK380 kicked off the current trend of modern full-sized .380 pistols some 15 years ago. As a fan of the PK380, I had to get my hands on the new PD380 to see what has changed, what has stayed the same, and whether or not you should spend your hard-earned money on it.
Wilson Combat Rogers Super Stock vs Magpul CTR: A Comparison
Today, we're taking the Wilson Combat Rogers Super Stock and the Magpul CTR stock head-to-head to determine which system, if either, is better than the other.
The Rise and Fall of the .357 Sig: A Historical Perspective
In the early 1990s, the sea change from service revolvers to auto pistols in American policing was approaching completion. At Sig Sauer, Sig executive Ted Rowe kept a close finger on the pulse of that market, and noticed a recurring complaint: “We love our Sig Sauer pistols, but we miss the incredible ‘stopping power’ we saw with the 125-grain .357 Magnum round we used in our old revolvers.” The Texas Department of Public Safety, in particular, told Rowe that those Magnum rounds had what they called a ‘lightning bolt effect.’” Rowe then proceeded, with Federal Cartridge, to fix that.
The Grand Power Stribog SP10 A3: On the Range with a Single-Point Sling
When Grand Power introduced the Stribog SP9 pistol, it was considered the hidden gem for sub-gun-sized weapons. It was reliable, compact, and most of all, it was priced well. Now, they are not so hidden and Grand Power is continuing to expand the line of Stribog weapons. Among the newest is the 10mm SP10, built around the same reliable platform as the SP9 but with some improvements. I’ve taken it out to the range multiple times, and it’s performed flawlessly on every occasion. And, thanks to its roller-delayed blowback system, it has very little recoil making it easy to stay on target.