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Let’s get this out of the way right now: the Ruger P85 is not sleek. It’s not modern. It’s not trendy. You won’t see it in anyone’s top ten “best concealed carry pistols of the year” list, and it’s not winning any awards for innovation or style. And yet, every … Read More
Some guns whisper confidence. The Dan Wesson Specialist Commander strolls in, drops a steel calling card on the table, and lets out a deep, mechanical ka-chunk to let you know it’s not here to mess around. This isn’t some spray-painted mall ninja toy built for weekend cosplay. It’s a purpose-built … Read More
I’ll admit, I was a little late to the party with the 2011 resurgence. In fact, I hadn’t even touched one of these pistols since my USPSA days, and let’s just say I’m not exactly in the habit of reminiscing about the specifics of that era. Let’s leave that timeline … Read More
Every now and then, a gun shows up that makes you stop, set your coffee down, and say, “Wait a minute, they did what now?” That’s exactly what I did when I first heard about the Henry Lever Action Supreme. Because Henry—the company we all know for good old-fashioned walnut-and-blued-steel … Read More
If you’ve ever spent a lazy Sunday afternoon cleaning a 1911, you’ll understand the romance of old steel. You know the kind. Cool in the hand. Heavy. Forged with purpose. It’s not about polymer frames or striker-fired gimmicks. It’s about craftsmanship. History. Intent. And if any pistol carries that legacy … Read More
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