Today, let's take a closer look at one of the greatest pistols. Beretta 92FS History Beretta first produced the 92 series pistols in 1976. However, the original 92 pistol design didn't stay unchanged long. The same year, Beretta swapped the frame-mounted safety for a slide-mounted safety/de-cocker and called it the 92S. In 1981, Beretta made the safety/de-cocker ambidextrous, … [Read more...]
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Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer – Full Review
It's easy for those of us who love 1911s to "need" more than one. If you're looking to step up in 1911 performance at the range without breaking the bank on a few thousand dollars worth of custom race gun, the Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer might be right up your alley! [ez-toc] Full Review of the Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer This article will include a full … [Read more...]
Classic Bolt Action Rifles: The Lee Enfield
Have you ever wondered what the best all around rifle is? Not surprisingly, it depends on who you ask. For some people its an AR rifle or AK rifle variant. What surprises me, however, is how often that question has been answered with the British Enfield. The classic Enfield variant is the No. 1 Mk. III Short Magazine Lee Enfield, or SMLE—hence the moniker I have used with my … [Read more...]
.380 ACP, a “Manstopper?”
There exists a continuing debate about the effectiveness of the .380 ACP cartridge in self-defense scenarios. Because I possess, and exercise, my concealed carry permit, I've also put a great deal of thought into the caliber of the pistol I choose for CCW. My limitations to what I can effectively carry vary depending on my location and dress. As such, I have adopted more … [Read more...]
Do You Think the Charter Arms Bulldog Is A Good Self Defense Gun?
The gun world seems to have a love/hate relationship with the Charter Arms Bulldog. But I wanted to know, how does it serve as a personal defense firearm? Before we get into that, though, let's cover a little background on the revolver. Introduction Small concealable revolvers have always been popular for personal protection. Historically, the simple design, loading, … [Read more...]