A quick look at the new Taurus 650, a snub-nosed .357 Magnum CCW revolver with a shrouded hammer. Taurus has just announced the reintroduction of the Taurus 650, a no-frills concealed carry revolver with a shrouded hammer. Chambered for .357 Magnum/.38 SPL +P and sporting a 5-shot cylinder, this small-frame wheelgun was designed with concealability and reliability in mind. Due ...
It seems like every year or two a new rifle takes the crown for the best AR-15 “for the price” or best AR-15 under $1,000. That’s not a bad thing, that’s the market at work and actually working for the people. Often times the crown is worn by brands that are well known for their budget offerings, like the Palmetto ...
Streamlight Inc. has just launched a new compact 2,000-lumen work light, the rechargeable Stinger 2020 S. In addition to a 2,000-lumen capacity the new Stinger 2020 S also features a body-mounted switch with an intensity mode selector and a battery-status indicator. The Stinger 2020 S also makes use of Streamlight’s PiggyBack charging options which allow the end user to energize ...
The Oneida County (WI) Sheriff’s Office has selected Night Fision’s Optics Ready Stealth Series Sights for Glock as its iron sights of choice. The department, headquartered in Rhinelander, WI, has roughly 350 employees to protect and serve residents who live in the county’s 1,236-square miles. Chosen for the lower-1/3 co-witness when paired with the optic of choice, the Night Fision ...
Faxon Firearms has just introduced a new adjustable, low-profile gas block meant for direct-gas-impingement AR-15-pattern firearms. Faxon’s new design stands out with a uniquely positioned gas-adjustment screw and a mechanism that prevents both fouling and seizing from carbon residue by maintaining some space between the screw and the gas port itself. This system is meant to make life easier for ...
Most human pursuits have their own dedicated lexicon. As an example, sweating is what normal people do when they get overheated or meet someone they find attractive. For a plumber, however, sweating is a means of joining two pieces of pipe. A semi-automatic firearm is a self-loading gun that fires one round per pull of the trigger, making it distinct ...
We have many blessings in this country, not least of which is our Constitutionally guaranteed right to keep and bear arms. At times, the toolbox from which we draw to exercise and defend this right overflows with options. Exhibit A: the ever-growing crop of modular rifles. This bounty can be overwhelming when so many manufacturers claim to offer a one-size-fits-all ...
A High Point man faces charges after his toddler’s tragic death, caused by unsafe firearm storage that allowed a child to fire the fatal shot. The incident has led to multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter and felony child abuse. HIGH POINT, NC (2-minute read) — A tragic incident in High Point has led to charges against Julian Helbert, 26, of ...
Bodycam footage reveals a Michigan deputy’s quick action during a tense arrest involving a suspect on a lawnmower who pulled a firearm. The suspect, charged with multiple felonies, accidentally shot himself in the hand when tased by the officer, underscoring the risks faced by law enforcement. LEONI TOWNSHIP, MI (2-minute read) — Body camera footage from the Jackson County Sheriff’s ...
Maxim Defense has just announced a slick new quick-detach flash hider suppressor mount system. Maxim Defense’s MSX line of suppressors just got even better thanks to the recent launch of new quick-detach variants. These QD suppressor models, available for the DS, DSX and DS-K, are available now and can be purchased as a package with the proprietary flash hider QD ...