June 6th, 2020 7minute read Roy Huntington, editor ofAmerican Handgunner, has some funny ideas. One is we writers should earn our remuneration. I had to look that word up in the dictionary. Another is we should at least have a minor knowledge of handguns developed in the 20th century. I do a lot with revolvers but not so much with autoloaders. Initially I had no idea what they were so I was happy when they turned out to be 1911s....
June 5th, 2020 7minute read Carrying a concealed firearm for the first time can be a scary experience. One of the best ways you might mitigate your trepidation is to purchase quality gear. If you are confident in your gun, you’re free to help eliminate that as a concern. A great firearm choice for many people is the Springfield Armory XD-E line of pistols. Lets look at why. Safety Safety is always a prime consideration for responsible shooters....
June 4th, 2020 4:28 runtime Welcome to the big wide world of ARs. The Bare Bones Basics The AR is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic, gas-operated weapon. Lets break down what that means, exactly. While an AR like this SAINT Victor 5.56mm may at first seem complicated, they can be quite simple to operate safely. Semi-automatic means that the weapon fires one shot per pull of the trigger. When you pull the trigger, the gun will fire a single round....
It was simply that a lot of blood had to be spilled to work through the details. There are few examples of American military manufacturing prowess more compelling than that of the M1 Carbine. Grunts of the day just called it the Carbine. The M1 Carbine was a war-winning weapon. It was the most-produced American small arm of World War II. The Carbine was Americas first Personal Defense Weapon. What Uncle Sam needed was a lightweight rifle that was easy to carry and simple to use....
June 1st, 2020 6:08 runtime Growing up, I was infatuated with movies and shows from the 1980s. From the moment I spotted the hazelnut shoulder rig, I wanted one. (Check out my video review above, and continue reading the article which continues below.) Lets call itCarolina Vice, maybe? Whos the Jackass? The Miami Classics conception came years beforeMiami Vice, and even before Galco was named Galco. After poorly attempting to replicate the Jackass rig, the producers were able to track down Galco....
Unwilling to rest on their laurels, Springfield Armory has now stretched their legs yet further. In The Beginning… I figured we die-hard American gun nerds needed a new AR15 like we needed a rectal exam. (Which sometimes you really do. Just bend over and get it done. Its even less fun for your doctor. Trust me, I know.) Then I actually handled a Springfield SAINT Victor, and it was love at first squeeze....
May 30th, 2020 7minute read Possibly the most maligned object in popular culture is the firearm silencer. That begs the question: why own a silencer? Lets dive in and see if we can come to a reasonable answer. A suppressor and a high-quality firearm like the XD-M from Springfield Armory can make for a very capable combination. Silencer vs. Suppressor Before proceeding, lets address the term silencer for just a moment....
May 29th, 2020 4:11 runtime Springfield Armory offers a variety of firearms to fit your everyday needs. I personally switch between open carry and conceal carry guns based on my activities for the day. So, how do I decide what to carry: my Hellcat vs a 1911 in 10mm? So check out my video above, and keep reading my article that continues below. Of course, there are manyother holsters for the Hellcat that are now available....
The solution to this problem is, naturally, a folding knife. That is where the Chris Reeve Knives (CRK) Sebenza comes in! Decades ago, CRK revolutionized production knife manufacture, surpassing many custom-made knives in quality. The Small Sebenza 21 with optional serrated blade and black Micarta inlays is shown here. This is a feat they still accomplish today. Chris Reeve Knives set what many consider the gold standard for manufactured (production or custom) knives today....
The SAINT Pistol and SAINT Rifle are also getting B5 Systems enhancements. The SAINT Rifle is equipped with the B5 Systems Bravo Stock. Right next to the new pistol grip was another new B5 Systems part the quality composite trigger guard. The new B5 Systems-equipped SAINT firearms offer SAINT fans some new great options. SAINT Rifle in 5.56mm shown here. The glove-friendly profile shows a lot of attention to detail....
During the past twenty years, interest in the M1 rifle has grown dramatically. Consequently, the nuances of the rifles design and manufacture have been scrutinized more than ever before. Still, many firearms enthusiasts have questions about the early M1 rifles and how the weapon evolved. One of the biggest areas of interest is in identifying the gas trap version of the M1. This method traps some gas in the space between the rifles muzzle and a specially designed muzzle cap....
What was this, a retro thing in our era of striker-fired pistols? Gun pundits were probably wondering whether they would introduce a revolver next, as Kimber already had. The retro element was certainly part of it. The XD-E is a uniquely different pistol within the Springfield XD line. Theres also a safety to the user element. A TDA pistol with an exposed hammer adds, with the latter feature, one more safety net....
At 12.6 oz., its 0.8 oz. lighter than the Kimber and 2.6 oz. under the SIG 238. The 911 features a loaded chamber indicator, a robust external extractor and a flat-wound recoil spring. The grip panels and trigger are G10. The material is lightweight and extremely tough, being produced by high pressure melding of fiberglass and epoxy. Our sample 911 arrived as a complete CCW package riding in a zipper case complete with an owners manual....
