Reviews
Surefire vs Streamlight: Battle of the X300 Ultra and TLR-1HL
Surefire vs Streamlight? These two powerhouse light brands are often put up against each other. We compare two similar lights from these companies: the Surefire X300 Ultra and Streamlight TLR-1HL.
The Case for the Glock 26 Pistol
The Baby Glocks, across the board, are amazingly accurate. My first G26 averaged 2.5” groups at 25 yards, better than my first full-size G17. (My first G27 was way more accurate than my full-size G22; the little .40 once gave me five shots in 1.5” with 155 grain Winchester Silvertip .40 from an impromptu bench rest at 25 yards. Only with the Black Hills 165 grain JHP .40 could my G22 compete with that.)
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.
A Year With The Wilson Combat SFT9
I’ve found the Wilson Combat SFT9 to be an increasingly frequent personal companion. We’ve grown to shoot well together. In reviewing for this article, I can’t help but notice that on the 300 out of 300 point IPSC target I shot on a comprehensive qualification in November of 2022, the whole 60-shot group measured about 5.5”.
CZ P10 M vs Taurus GX4 Pistols: A Comparison Review
Two of the pistols that are often overlooked because of their low price point are the Taurus GX4 and CZ P10 M handguns. Both guns retail in the $300 range, both are 9mm and both are compact light-weight guns. Not everyone can spend a lot of money on a handgun, and as we all know, […]
Grand Power Q1 9mm Handgun: A Review
The Q 100 striker-fired series of handguns has been around for a while. They offer interchangeable grip modules, which were made popular in the US by Sig Sauer. But Grand Power was doing this long before Sig and they have a reputation for thinking outside the box. Grand Power weapons are made in Slovakia with most of their firearms being exported to other countries. Global Ordnance is the importer of Grand Power weapons, which is marked on all US-imported Grand Power guns.
HK USP Compact Vs. Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro
Is it fair to compare the HK USP Compact to the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro? After all, the USP Compact was introduced in 1996, and the Hellcat Pro was only recently introduced and is fairly new on the market.
Top 5 Holsters for Glock 19 Pistols: A Buyer’s Guide
When you purchase your first handgun, you think the hard part is over. But in reality, shopping for holsters is even more overwhelming than handguns because there are seemingly endless options including outside-the-waistband belt holsters, inside-the-waistband holsters, shoulder holsters, and more. It's my goal, though, to break it down a bit and help find the right holster for you.
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.