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The author takes a look at Smith & Wesson’s X-Frame revolver line, including the new .350 Legend model. Twenty years ago, Smith & Wesson regained its place as the proprietor of the most powerful commercial revolver cartridge on earth. I say regained to note that Dirty Harry’s famous words detailing the .44 Magnum as the

Winchester Ammunition has just announced the XPERT line of rimfire ammo, starting with a 42-gr .22 LR load. Designed to be the perfect match for the Winchester XPERT bolt-action rimfire of the same name, Winchester Ammunition has just announced XPERT .22 LR. The XPERT rimfire ammo line will likely be expanded in the future, but

BOSTON, MA (September 21, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an amended complaint in its Granata v. Campbell lawsuit, which challenges Massachusetts’ ban on constitutionally protected, modern handguns commonly possessed and used for lawful purposes throughout the United States. The filing comes after the First Circuit Court of Appeals remanded

PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 21, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a reply brief with the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in its Gray v. Jennings and Graham v. Jennings lawsuits, which challenge Delaware’s “assault weapon” and standard capacity magazine bans, respectively. The brief can be viewed at FPCLegal.org. “Delaware’s law

Performance-wise, .257 Roberts can keep up with the best of them, so why is this cartridge so overlooked? A lot of people think .257 Roberts is a total Fudd cartridge. An anachronism, destined for the brass pile of history. It’s a shame, too, because it has nearly all the virtues modern rifle shooters look for

A lightweight and accurate bolt-action rifle, the author takes a closer look at the Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza. None of us are getting any younger, and if you were to ask my legs, hips and lower back, the hills I choose to hunt seem to be getting steeper. Despite having crossed the half-century mark, I

A brief discussion on handgun recoil and how it impacts your shooting. Handgun recoil can be measured objectively. The free recoil energy in foot-pounds can be calculated with a mathematical formula. According to SAAMI (Small Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute) the formula looks like this: FRE = (WF/64.34) × (WEVE + WPCVPG)/7,000WF)² FRE = Free

DeSantis is a homegrown American company, founded by Gene DeSantis. This gentleman started his company while sitting at his kitchen table, making the first DeSantis gun holster. But now best known for the DeSantis Nemesis Pocket Holster Since then, the DeSantis name has become known worldwide for their quality holsters and superior craftsmanship. From law

A Sig Sauer M11-A1 is a great compact handgun, and if you own one (or you’re thinking of buying one) you may be in the market for a quality holster to go with it. But with so many makes and models on the market, in a variety of price ranges, shopping for a holster can

Oh dear. I just know that, 5 minutes after posting this review, I’m going to get some angry emails from people who disagree with me. Though other notable battles between compact pistols – think the Glock 43 vs. Shield – divide opinion, it seems that the most combative arguments are between people who disagree about

The CZ-82 is excellent for concealed carry and self defense, as you’re aware. Having once been used by the Czech police and military, it’s now one of the hottest, and least-expensive, secondary-market guns in America. Being a little on the heavier side for its small stature, though, you’re no doubt looking for a reliable CZ

If a semi-automatic is your defensive handgun of choice, you need to learn the press check. A press check with a semi-automatic handgun is the slight retraction of the slide so that verification can be made that there’s a cartridge in the chamber. Put another way, a press check is a way to confirm your

SACRAMENTO, CA (September 18, 2023) – Today, following the close of the 2023 California legislative session, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) released the following statement responding to the passage of twelve gun control bills: The California Legislature chose to follow other hostile regimes desperate to restrict the rights of the people, flying in the face of

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 18, 2023) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a renewed motion for summary judgment in its Nguyen v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenges California’s ban on purchasing more than one handgun or semiautomatic, centerfire rifle in a 30-day period. The motion and supporting papers can be viewed

So, you’ve got a .308 rifle and you are thinking of doing some hunting. The .308 is fantastic for hunting hogs, deer, black bears, and it’s adequate for elk. It has little recoil, reloads easily and shoots accurately. For most hunters, this is what they’re looking for.  Now you are in the market for a

America’s military World War II small arms have become pretty famous, from the Colt 1911 to the M1 Garand to the M1 Carbine to the Springfield M1903 sniper rifle to the Thompson submachine gun. And another of America’s World War II weapons that developed an excellent reputation was the BAR, or the Browning Automatic Rifle.

As you would expect from Smith & Wesson, the Governor is well made and reliable. It chambers the .410 shotgun shells, .45 Colt and .45 ACP. Is there a holster for a Smith & Wesson Governor? At first look, you may think the Governor is too big to carry. It actually has a moderate weight

If you’ve recently acquired a Smith & Wesson K-frame, or you’re just on the lookout for a new holster, this review will help guide you through some of the top choices on today’s market. You may feel put off by the sheer volume of holsters to choose from, but don’t worry, we’ve done the homework