Maintaining your pistol in a ready and operable state is paramount. When it comes to the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy, I view it as a workhorse of a pistol that is quickly becoming one of my favorite guns to take out to the range because frankly it shoots just as good as it looks and it’s become a great ...
Hearing protection isn’t exactly exciting, but it is an absolute must when shooting. If you’ve ever spoken to an older person who has been around guns their whole life, the constant “What?” to everything you say at a normal volume demonstrates that vital need. While we may not get as excited by hearing protection as we do by the latest ...
Earlier this year we had a chance to attend Lever Fest, a celebration of the lever-action rifle, at Range Ready in Robert, LA. A number of lever-action rifle manufacturers brought rimfire and centerfire offerings to check out, with everything from .22 LR to .45-70 Gov’t on hand. I’ve mentioned my affinity for the .22 LR lever-action rifle previously, and Savage ...
“We call upon the government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction.” The Potsdam Declaration, issued on July 26, 1945, and signed by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, United Kingdom Prime ...
Just the other day, I headed to the gun range to get an adjustable-sight .357 Magnum revolver set up to print my chosen ammunition to point-of-aim at 25 yards. That took all of about 15 minutes. After that, I was done concentrating and spent another 20 to 30 minutes shooting steel plates at 100 yards, just for fun. It was ...
A heated argument in a McDonald’s drive-thru in Davenport, Florida escalated into violence inside the store, leaving one man shot and all three involved facing criminal charges. The employee claims self-defense after being threatened, while authorities continue to sort through the chaotic confrontation. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE DAVENPORT, FL (3-minute read) — What started as a late-night fast food frustration ...
BlackPoint Tactical, a High Speed Gear Inc. brand, has recently launched its new Duty Series product family consisting of two models, the Enhanced Tactical Duty Holster and the Slick Duty Holster. Black Point Tactical’s Enhanced and Slick duty holsters are available in light-bearing models. The difference between the two is that the Enhanced model offers three levels of retention while ...
The M14-based M1A is a big, brawny rifle — and we like it that way. Chambered in 7.62 NATO/.308 Win., it harkens back to an era of wood and steel and exudes classic quality. But there often is a need for a rifle to be smaller and handier, and it’s hard to overlook the benefits of employing modern materials. That’s ...
Handloading ammunition is a labor of love—either for the love of shooting or the love of crafting ammo. But, when it comes to handloading, there are several undeniable truths. The first is that it takes time, sometimes lots of time. And, even though you can save money, handloading can also become expensive in and of itself. Finally, there will always ...
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at the new Springfield Armory Hellcat 380 and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Springfield Armory Hellcat 380 (MSRP: $653) Springfield Armory recently expanded its Hellcat line of striker-fired, polymer-frame pistols to include a version chambered ...