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There’s something deeply cool—borderline romantic—about a gun that carries the stamp of a country that doesn’t even exist anymore. It’s like holding a Cold War time capsule, except this one goes bang when you pull the trigger. That’s why I have a soft spot for anything marked West Germany—and I’m … Read More
I’ve wanted to fall head-over-heels in love with Ruger’s 10/22 for as long as I can remember. It’s one of the best-shooting, most reliable little rimfire rifles in history. It’s as modular as a box of Legos and just about as bulletproof as a roofing nail. But no matter how … Read More
You know, for most of my life, “short” hasn’t exactly screamed “good.” I’m 5’7” on a tall day if I stand just right. Heck, Napoleon himself had a couple inches on me, and we all know how that turned out. My dad’s family didn’t exactly win the genetic lottery in … Read More
There are times in the gun world when something shows up that makes you stop and go, “Well now, that’s interesting.” Springfield Armory just had one of those moments with the release of the Kuna 9mm. It’s not hype. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a compact, roller-delayed personal defense weapon … Read More
Smith & Wesson isn’t new to the pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) rodeo—but when they showed up with a folding version back in February 2023 chambered in 9mm, folks noticed. Why? Because it worked. It was accurate, reliable, and folded in half like a tactical taco. Toss in a 17-round mag and … Read More
It’s the same predictable rodeo every time some poor soul posts a picture of a new GLOCK on the internet. Within five minutes, the comment section turns into a virtual Home Depot checkout line for aftermarket upgrades. “You gotta get new sights, bro.” “Stipple that grip or it’s useless.” “Extended … Read More
By now, you’ve probably heard it more times than Biden’s told people he was raised Puerto Rican: “The best gun is the one you have on you.” Jeff Cooper—God bless that man’s soul—put it best when he said, “The first rule of gunfighting is… have a gun.” Simple, brilliant, and … Read More
Let’s get this out of the way right now: the Smith & Wesson M&P .22 Magnum isn’t just another half-baked rimfire pistol hoping to win your affection with a flashy name and a cheap price tag. No, this thing actually works—and in the world of .22 Mag self-loading pistols, that’s … Read More
Let’s just admit it—polymer striker-fired pistols have become the fast food of the handgun world. Convenient, affordable, and usually satisfying. But every now and then, you want something with a little more… substance. Like an actual meal. Enter the Smith & Wesson M&P Performance Center SPEC, a full-metal 9mm beast … Read More
I’ve been circling the 10mm wagon for a while now. Not in a “Let me drop everything and go buy one” way, but more of a “This might be a good idea if I ever get around to it” way. Living out here in the woods, you never know what … Read More