The Taurus 650, a 5-shot revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, has been reintroduced by Taurus! Featuring a shrouded hammer, this adds to the brand’s lineup of compact revolvers, answering the need for a concealed carry option that is both functional and snag-free. The return of the Taurus 650 comes in response to requests from shooters seeking a revolver designed for ...

High Speed Gear Inc. has just unveiled its latest low-profile tactical belt, the new High Speed Gear Gen 2 Operator Belt. This purpose-built belt is suitable for tactical professionals, law enforcement end users and competitive shooters. The gun belt has a binary belt scheme with both an inner and outer belt secured in place by hook-and-loop fasteners. For strength, the ...

Smith & Wesson and Davidsons have launched a limited run of Model 20 HD (Heavy Duty) N-frame revolvers. The original Model 20 HD was one of Smith & Wesson’s first ever N-frame (large frame) revolvers and predates the classic Registered Magnums of the mid 1930s. In fact, it was chambered for a revolver cartridge that could be considered the proto ...

In today’s article, Randall Chaney reviews the SOG Camp Axe based on his time in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Using a survival tool in the wake of a disaster is possibly the best test anyone could devise. How did the axe perform? SOG Specialty Knives & Tools provided the axe used in this review. The SOG Camp Axe, shown ...

For over a century, .380 ACP pistols have served as the original compact and easy-to-carry semi-automatic defensive pistols. Thanks to the more-powerful round they use, 9mm compact pistols are now the standard-bearers in this space. However standard compact .380 ACP pistols, whether classic or contemporary, aren’t showing any signs of slowing down any time soon, especially for people who need ...

When we are under severe stress, such as when the fight-or-flight syndrome kicks in, one of the body functions that is severely impaired is our fine motor skills. That is, the ability to use our fingers to perform what prior to the stress have been simple functions. We get fumble-fingered and simple, easy tasks are no longer simple and easy. ...

A home invasion in Decatur, IL, resulted in the death of an intruder and non-life-threatening injuries to a resident. A family member legally armed with a gun and concealed carry license intervened to protect the home. DECATUR, IL (1-minute read) — A home invasion Monday evening in Decatur led to a fatal shooting that left the intruder dead and one ...

When it comes to rimfire chores, is .22 Mag overrated? Or does its extra punch make it more versatile than old reliable .22 LR? In each annual edition of this Gun Digest, you are regaled by tales of exotic places full of stories about trophy bull elk or dangerous African game. You read about rifles that, if they’re not modern ...

Nosler has just launched the new Nosler M21 Carbon, a limited-edition lightweight rifle that incorporates carbon fiber into many of its assemblies, including the stock and barrel. The M21 Carbon rifle is an exclusive release with only 100 uniquely crafted rifles available to the public. The rifle will be offered for the .28 Nosler cartridge with a corresponding 24-inch barrel ...

[Editor’s Note] We’re delving deep into our back catalog in this column, revisiting designs that first surfaced over a decade ago to see what’s become of them. In this instance, Faxon Firearms has evolved from a one-trick pony to one of the biggest barrel makers in the business, as well as making their own Glock clones and Remington 700 pattern ...