The deer was small in the 4X Redfield. But the October air was still, and I trusted the .300 tugging the sling taut. Crosswire quivering a half-body-depth over the buck’s withers, I pressed the trigger. Recoil jarred the image. It cleared to show the buck wilt. A faint “thwuck” trailed the blast. The previous year, a buck in a ridge-top ...
Editor’s Note: This article is intended for discussion purposes only. Please acquire adequate training in self-defense from a qualified instructor. Several years back, my daughter had a recital at her college. I was off duty, out of my jurisdiction and, under Florida law, could not carry my Springfield Armory XD on school grounds. As soon as I approached the venue, ...
Bullet weight for self defense is one of those topics that gets thrown around a lot in gun shops and online forums. And honestly? It matters. But probably not in the way most people think. Here’s the reality. When considering carrying a 9mm with 115-grain hollow points or 147-grain rounds, the difference on paper looks significant. Lighter bullets go faster. Heavier ...
I’ve heard many new shooters ask “Is +P ammunition safe?” Yes, +P ammunition is safe to use in modern firearms. The “+P” designation means the round is loaded to higher pressure than standard pressure ammunition — typically 10% more pressure for most pistol calibers. Modern materials used in fireams mean that the gun’s barrel, slide, and frame are sufficiently strong ...
Wilson Combat has just rolled its second-generation interpretation of the SIG Sauer P365 product line with the new Wilson Combat WCP365 2.0 models. These new pistols can be had in either the standard, X, XL or P365 X Macro formats. The P365 variants from Wilson feature Wilson Combat’s latest P365 grip modules, which are laser textured and designed to provide ...
In this review, Randall Chaney evaluates the new Code Blue Public Service boots from Rocky Boots. For training, duty and even working out, these boots proved to be comfortable and durable. The boots were provided for this review by the company. After some quick math, I figured that I had walked, run or climbed a minimum of 12,000 miles while on duty ...
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at the new Taurus 66 Combat .357 Magnum revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Taurus 66 Combat (MSRP: $972.99) If it seems like the revolver renaissance just keeps rolling along, well, the new 66 ...
While the United States Navy continues to operate more aircraft carriers than any other country in the world, the list of other nations that operate or have operated flattop warships is extensive. The UK, China, France, Japan, India, the Soviet Union/Russia, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and Australia are among the current or former countries to have or have had ...
My first trip to the range with my new Smith & Wesson Model 640 went from eager anticipation to sheer disappointment. The first five shots downrange at 10 yards went into an acceptable cluster on the right edge of the target. Read the full article here ...
Texas-based Bond Arms is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. The company has an enviable reputation for building high-quality, American-made, derringer-style pistols ideal for primary or backup self-defense duty. It also offers a variety of other guns, including a lever-action rifle and a semi-auto pistol. It was Greg Bond—a former tool-and-die maker and engineer at Texas Instruments—who came up with ...