Reviews
The Seecamp LWS 25: The Littlest Pocket Pistol
What's the smallest functional handgun you could have for a defensive encounter? I think when it really comes down to size efficiency, the Seecamp series of pistols absolutely rules the roost.
The Archangel Nomad Kit: Spice Up Your 10/22
The Archangel Nomad kit dresses up your 10/22 nicely and is a ton of fun. If you want to spice up your rimfire, this is the way to do it.
Guns We Miss: The Iconic 3.5″ Barrel Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum
There are certain guns whose shape and configuration just imprint on us and become iconic. The Luger pistol and the Mauser C96, the 1911, and the Colt Single Action Army. Sometimes it’s the shape of the barrel that makes the difference, a classic example being the much-copied vent-ribbed and under-lugged Colt Python. But the only […]
The Alien Gear Rapid Force Level 2 Holster
Alien Gear is making a lot of great changes, and the Rapid Force lineup is quickly challenging some established holster makers in the duty world. But does Alien Gear stand a chance in such a crowded market? Let's find out.
Guns We Miss: The Third Generation S&W Autos
From the late 1980s to the end of the 20th Century, we had the Third Generation S&W semiautomatic pistols. To appreciate them, we have to understand what preceded them.
The Henry Homesteader: A New Classic
Henry first showed the Homesteader at SHOT 2023, and we were all a little surprised. It's their first semi-auto, centerfire rifle.
The Taurus Curve: What Were They Thinking?
The Taurus Curve was one of the craziest automatic handgun designs that had ever premiered. There was some fearlessness to the design, and while it's now looked back upon with some disdain, it wasn't all that bad.
Charter Arms Pathfinder .22 Caliber Revolver: Wilderness Companion?
The Charter Arms Pathfinder might be mistaken for a .38 Special revolver at first glance. That’s because it’s built stoutly; they didn’t skimp on any components. Some .22s are more on the petite side, but not this one.
If you live in a region plagued by snakes—or visit them now and again—you might have wondered about the usefulness of snake shot. Snake shot can be quite useful when it comes to dispatching rattlesnakes and other potentially dangerous, but tiny, slithering creatures.
5.56 NATO vs. .223 Remington: What Is the Practical Difference?
Is the 5.56 the same as the .223, but not metric? Or are both rounds completely different? And if so, is it enough to matter? Let's dig into the history of these loads, dissect some ammo, and do some comparison shooting on the range.