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.45 Automatics for Hunting and Bear Defense: The DoubleTap 450 SMC by: Jake Kitzmann
As hunting seasons begin to open across the West, the perennial topic of bear defense again comes to the fore. Luckily, our options for both ammunition and firearms for use in the field have never been better. Our only hurdle, though admittedly large, is finding which combination suits our needs…
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Is the J Frame Enough? by: Chris Rhodes
I have been concealed carrying a handgun since I exited the USMC a few decades ago. With a large amount of that concealed carry being with a J frame size revolver. In those early years when money was tight, I started with a Taurus revolver. In short order I upgraded…
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STP of Germany Sentry 6.0 9mm AUCTION!
We have an STP of Germany Sentry 6.0 9mm on Gunbroker! We are moving this one out to make room for the newer optics ready models. This gun has everything the iron sight competitor in bullseye or action pistol would want. 6″ polygonal barrel Bomar style rear sight STI front…
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THE 41 MAG AIN’T MAGIC , But it ain’t dead yet either! by: JD Jones
And nothing else is magic either. But, some 41 Mag users seem to believe it is promoting it being more accurate, flatter trajectory, better killer all with the recoil of a 22 ! Unfortunately not everyone has the experience, equipment or ability to evaluate these type…
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SOMETIMES RETIREMENT KINDA SUCKS by: JD Jones
Once you have gotten old, time and how you can spend it occasionally becomes important.. Right how it’s 117 degrees. The air is full of dust from last nights dust storm. And—I no longer have a shop to mess around in if I so choose. So, to kill some time…
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The New S&W 396 Night Guard by: Roy Yeager
Enter the NEW 396 Night Guard. On April 21, 2026 announced the return of the 396 Night Guard. The new S&W 396 Night Guard is a Lipsey exclusive and after owning some Lipseys guns I will tell you that I have never been disappointed. The name “Night Guard” and…
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HHC 2026 by: Jake Kitzmann
Developing Your Shooting Skills: HHC 2026 Those that take on the challenge of hunting with handguns must do so with the realization that handgunning is perishable skill. It takes practice and dedication to the fundamentals to stay proficient, and pushing one’s limits in practice is key to growing. The annual…
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Hunters HD Gold Shooting Glasses by: Joe Sandrini
Instantly, I knew I screwed up as the riflescope on a .309 JDJ Thompson Center Contender smacked the bridge of my Hunters HD Gold shooting glasses under recoil. Reaching up with my left hand, I straightened the glasses and tried to find my next Handgun Hunters Competition target. After…
