In the mid-2000s, I asked a knowledgeable gun store owner what was the most reliable handgun on the market. Without hesitation, he answered the Springfield XD line of handguns. He said he owned one, his buddies owned them, and they performed reliably with thousands of rounds through them. The Springfield Armory XD Mod.3 is the newest generation of XD pistols ...
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE (12-minute Read) — In the ongoing national conversation about firearms, one critical statistic often receives insufficient attention: defensive gun uses (DGUs). These instances—where law-abiding citizens use firearms to protect themselves, their families, or others from threats—represent the positive side of gun ownership that rarely makes headlines. While tragic misuses of firearms dominate news cycles, the countless ...
Companies that manufacture handloading tools and components are prospering. You might not expect that, given the tsunami of fresh factory loads over the last 60 years. In 1959 — four years before Federal started commercial ammo production, five years before Hornady did so with its Frontier series — Stoeger listed 272 rifle loads for 30 cartridges by Dominion, Remington and ...
A late-night argument in a Glendale, AZ, neighborhood took a fatal turn when one man shot another following an escalating confrontation. The victim was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. Police are investigating whether the shooting was an act of self-defense or if charges will be filed. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE GLENDALE, AZ (2-minute read) — A Glendale ...
In 1933, the U.S. Navy noticed Japan’s growing influence in the Pacific and requested designs from manufacturers for a military patrol flying boat with a range of 3,000 miles and a minimum cruising speed of 100 mph to patrol Pacific seas in search of hostile naval forces. The result was the Consolidated PBY Catalina. Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina patrol bombers in ...
We hit the range to test out a Sig Sauer P322 paired with an SRD22X suppressor, one slick and quiet .22 LR package. Most shooters agree that suppressed .22s are the most fun you can have with your pants on. They’re easy to shoot well, the ammo is cheap enough that you can blast all day and they have the ...
A federal court in Puerto Rico has dismissed a lawsuit against SIG SAUER, which claimed that the P320 pistol discharged without the trigger being pulled. The plaintiff voluntarily withdrew the case, admitting there were no defects in the firearm. This P320 lawsuit dismissed highlights the integrity of the firearm. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE SAN JUAN, PR (3-minute read) — A ...
As is the case with most gun guys, I have evolved over time. What I mean by that is I started off looking strictly for self-defense-style firearms. I didn’t want anything flashy; just simple and reliable handguns. Caveman’s Smoke is a heat-activated coating that can be applied to your suppressors. As the suppressor heats up, the colors and graphics begin ...