A Sophisticated Option: The West German Walther PPK/s in .32 ACP
The Walther PP series was created in 1929. The series evolved into the more compact model, the PPK, which eventually became the PPK/s. The PPK was insanely popular and got a huge boost in the public mind because, of course, James Bond carried one. Bond carried a Walther PPK in .32 ACP. That came at […]
Gear Review: The Mesa Truckee 940 JM Handguard
The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical is my home defense shotgun. It replaced a well-loved and much appreciated Mossberg 590A1. Since the 940 relieved the 590A1, I haven’t done much to change the gun. I added a red dot and light, but that was it until Mesa Tactical came out with a new edition of the […]
The Hater’s Guide to Guns
About that title…when I say ‘haters,’ I don’t mean anti-gun folks, but rather folks who might dislike a specific genre of gun. For example, plenty of deluded people dislike shotguns for some reason. I doubt they actually hate them, but to be fair, the Disliker’s Guide to Guns doesn’t really roll off the tongue. My […]
Gun Review: The Heritage Roscoe Snub Nose Revolver
It’s fortuitous timing that the Roscoe came out this year. I had been drooling over a classic Chief’s Special at a local gun store. It had wood grips, an exposed ejector rod, and a rich blued finish. It was in great condition. The cylinder didn’t even have a ring around it. I wanted it, but […]
Gear Review: Aimpoint ACRO P-2 Red Dot Sight
Thanks to Safariland, War Hogg Tactical, and the blessing of living on the Florida Gulf Coast, I attended a free pistol red dot course given by Rick Hogg of War Hogg Tactical. I’m always down when the words ‘free class’ and ‘driving distance’ pop up. I took some last-minute vacation time and cruised over to […]
5 Good Gun Ideas That Suffered From Bad Execution
There’s never been a better time to be a gun owner as far as the industry is concerned. Right now — and more than ever before — we have a ton of awesome options in the world of firearms. It’s a gold age of accurate, effective, and affordable guns in every price range and for […]
Gun Review: The Beretta 30X Tomcat – A New Generation of Tip-Up Pistols
Among the more unique firearms in my collection, the Beretta tip-up pistols hold a special place, particularly their ultra-small tip-up guns. The Beretta 30X Tomcat, one of my top picks from SHOT 2024, stands out with its revised design and numerous improvements tailored for modern audiences. The Beretta 30X, a straight blowback operated, .32 ACP […]
The 20 Gauge Mossberg 590 – A Low Recoil Fighting Shotgun
For years, the 20 gauge has been considered a practical alternative to the 12 gauge, offering lower recoil and substantial power. However, finding a purpose-built tactical or defensive 20 gauge shotgun has been a challenge. While 20 gauge deer and bird guns are plentiful, a dedicated tactical smoothbore has been…elusive. Until now, that is. Mossberg […]
The Smith & Wesson Model 432 UC – The Ultimate Carry Revolver
I’ve never really carried a revolver. There was a time as a young gun owner when I tried to pack a Rossi .357 Magnum with a four-inch barrel in a shoulder holster, but we don’t really need to talk about that. For the longest time, I considered revolvers obsolete, and they likely still are for […]
Gun Review: Beretta 21A Bobcat Micro-Sized Automatic
Beretta makes a great many famous firearms. Their 92FS became the M9 and served the United States military for decades. The Beretta 1301 is the current cool kid in the shotgun world, and their numerous double guns occupy the hands of working men, aristocrats, and royalty. And let’s not forgget they created the first SMG, […]