It was in 1974 I saw the Smith & Wesson Model 19, built on the famous K-frame. I had read about them, of course, in all the major gun rags. It had those great trumpet-shaped Goncalo Alves target grips and a deeply blued finish you could check your teeth in…and it only cost $150. Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp Back then, if you had a Model 19, you kept it, and if you saw one in a store, you bought it. Smith & Wesson’s Model 19 is still around and kicking, although these days, there are even more…
Author: Samuel Griffin
9mm and .45 ACP are probably the most popular concealed carry rounds out there, but there are definitely other cartridges that are worth considering. Among those, one of my favorites is .380 ACP, also called .380 Auto. This round may not get as much attention as others, but it, along with the pocket pistols it goes in, is an excellent option for concealed carry. Whether you’re already familiar with .380 ACP and are looking for a gun to put it in or are trying to decide whether or not .380 is right for you, you’ve come to the right place.…
Another Under The Radar Value Proposition Unveiled in 2016, the Beretta APX was the 500 year old gun company’s first major duty oriented polymer framed striker fired 9mm handgun. At the time of its launch, this pistol certainly was categorically nothing new—as many major gun manufacturers had already been marketing some form of a 9mm striker fired polymer framed pistol. This handgun while well thought out and smartly designed lived in the shadows of its bigger rivals like Glocks, Smith and Wesson M&Ps, the SIG-Sauer P320, et al. The lack of wider aftermarket support as compared to those giants also…
The state of New York got slapped down by the Supreme Court. The Bruen decision gutted their gun control scheme thoroughly and then set the stage so that there shouldn’t have been any future shenanigans by the state. New York, however, didn’t get the lesson. They immediately rushed through numerous measures in an ill-conceived bill that might almost have looked like they were complying with the Court’s ruling…assuming you weren’t really looking at it. Now, though, they’ve been smacked down yet again. A federal judge in New York temporarily suspended many parts of the state’s new gun restrictions on Monday to…
We review the Crimson Trace Laser Saddle to see if this shotgun accessory is worth throwing on your favorite gun. Crimson Trace has long been the king of the visible laser. Like them or not, they’ve ruled well with a wide variety of products and have recently extended into the world of shotguns. Today it’s all about shotgun lasers, specifically the Crimson Trace Laser Saddle. Crimson Trace Laser Saddle But Crimson Trace already has an assortment of rail-mounted lasers…what’s wrong with attaching one of those many lasers to a shotgun? Well, there are a few problems. First, mounting it to the…
There are few things more American than the 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. As iconic as George Washington or apple pie; the “12 gauge pump” is a multipurpose firearm that can be used for competition, hunting, law enforcement, military and defense. It has become an integral part of US firearms culture. The Remington 870 and Mossberg 500/590 are the Chevy Silverado and Ford F-150 of the shotgun world. With over 10 million of each model in circulation, many shooters often wonder which they should buy. Typically the advice is based on brand loyalty. Brand loyalty is a powerful thing. In 1994 I bought my…
The MDT XRS CZ 455 chassis is made for versatility. With great precision and excellent features this is an excellent upgrade for your rifle.
Anderson Manufacturing has just announced its first handgun, the Kiger-9c compact polymer 9mm concealed carry pistol. Anderson Manufacturing has recently expanded its catalog to include the company’s first handgun, the Kiger-9c. Completely made in America, this new pistol is a fairly standard polymer-framed striker-fire 9mm designed for concealed carry. Anderson describes the Kiger-9c as having an original frame, and while it does bear Anderson’s logo, it appears to be otherwise identical to the SCT 19 frame made by SCT Manufacturing. Considering that builders have been giving these frames generally positive reviews since it was released, however, that’s not an issue.…
Hornady has just announced several new and expanded ammunition lines for 2023, ranging from 7.62x39mm subsonics to the company’s new 7mm PRC cartridge. Whether your goal is long-range precision or maximum effect on target, Hornady makes some of the best ammo out there. Now the company has announced expansions to several of its existing ammunition lines, including three loads for the new 7mm PRC cartridge. 7mm PRC Described by Hornady as something designed to fill the gap between 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC, the new 7mm PRC cartridge can launch 160- to 180-grain bullets at 3,000 fps. PRC stands for…
Whether you already carry a concealed weapon or are thinking about starting, here are some bulletproof reasons supporting why it’s a good idea. For many of us, the question of “why you should carry a gun” seems silly, given the current state of affairs in the United States early in the 21st century. Carrying a concealed weapon allows one, regardless of gender, age or physical ability, to control his or her own immediate environment and thereby have options in various emergencies that unarmed people simply do not enjoy. Carrying a gun is simply part of recognizing and accepting responsibility for…