The M4 Sherman tank was designed in late 1940 with infantry support in mind. However, by the time the Sherman reached the battlefield in late 1942, the technological demands of the rapidly escalating tank war showed that the Sherman was already falling behind in its abilities to combat German heavy tanks. Numerous improvised and field-expedient adaptations were made to the ...
Stoeger Industries has just released a new 9mm slim striker-fired polymer-frame carry pistol, the Stoeger STR-9 Thinline. While most of the modern crop of EDC (everyday carry) friendly striker guns tend to be micro-compact sized, Stoeger took a different approach with the new STR-9 Thinline, as its design is similar to other models such as the Glock 48 or the ...
TRUE POWER MIGHT COME FROM WITHIN, BUT I PREFER 10MM AUTO In the world of firearms, some guns are classics. One of the most famous of those classic guns is the 1911. This gun has a huge following, even in a world that increasingly favors compact polymer-frame pistols. While some members of that following are purists, who love 1911s as ...
The extra rear plate is a stripper-picker-upper. Use it to collect rounds out of the box and in the plate, then insert the plate into the Ram-It and load your magazine. Ram your AR-15 magazines with a Ram-It speed loader, your fingers will thank you. A day at the range is fun. Well, there are some un-fun parts. You know ...
Viridian Weapon Technologies has just introduced a new combination laser and aftermarket grip in partnership with Taurus USA for the Taurus Judge and Tracker series of revolvers. This rechargeable grip uses Lithium-polymer rechargeable batteries and charges via a magnetic connection, a feature not unlike what’s seen on modern laptops and other electronic devices. Besides adding another level of convenience, the ...
A quick look at Bear Creek Arsenal’s four new .22 ARC BC-15 rifle and upper options. Hornady released its .22 ARC cartridge late last year and firearms manufacturers have naturally responded by developing new guns chambered for it. Four of the latest semi-automatic options come from Bear Creek Arsenal. Expanding its already impressive catalog of AR caliber options, Bear Creek ...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after more than four decades on this earth, it’s that “free” is always pretty exciting. When I was a kid, I’d wait the whole year round to fill a backpack up with free candy, and the novelty of cost-free goodies hasn’t much abated. These days, I’ll capitalize on free trials to test out new ...
A domestic violence case in Kannapolis, NC, took a deadly turn when a man fatally shot his wife and stepdaughter in a DSS parking lot before taking his own life. The suspect had been previously charged with domestic assault and was under a protective order. Police are investigating how he obtained the firearm used in the shooting. LISTEN TO THIS ...
The NRA First Steps Pistol Orientation is an excellent introduction to shooting for new gunowners who only own one pistol. The orientation is designed to teach the fundamentals of shooting a single type of handgun. NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructors can teach a student either semi-automatic pistols, double-action revolvers or single-action revolvers. There are specific lesson plans for each action ...
Firearm: Taurus 650 revolver (MSRP: $454.99) For 2025, Taurus brought back an old favorite in its revolver line, the 650, an enclosed-hammer, double-action only .357 Magnum revolver with a five-shot cylinder. Originally launched in the early 2000s, Taurus discontinued the 650 in 2017, but has brought it back as interest in wheelguns increases. With approximately the same dimensions as the ...