Virgil Caldwell for TTAG It’s clear that the inventor of the 1911, John Moses Browning, had a good grasp of human engineering and mechanics. Browning was a genius by any standard. His enduring design is — still — one of the best shooting, best carrying handguns ever made. The pistolRead More →
As we’ve all learned – some more quickly than others — elections have consequences. No one should be surprised at the beginning of the Bidenharris administration’s move against gun rights. So given recent political realities, it seems rather apropos to review the ultimate politically correct version of a modern militaryRead More →
Jon Wayne Taylor for TTAG Skimp on your rifle, but never skimp on glass. And if there’s one piece of hunting gear that matters more than any other, it’s not part of the weapon at all. It’s your binoculars. From Maven, a small company in Lander, Wyoming, comes the 9X45Read More →
Here’s what I know about SIG Sauer. The P210 is a joy to shoot and everybody should have one. The German-made P226 is a phenomenal duty sidearm by any standard. The P320 deserved to be the next US military sidearm, and the Legion version of that gun is outstanding. IRead More →
To weapon light, or not to weapon light. That is the question many gun owners ask themselves. Perhaps the most frequent use of pistol-mounded lights is in the service of home defense. Many a nightstand gun has one at the ready for the dreaded bump-in-the-night situation. However, most of themRead More →
A clear standout at SHOT Show 2020’s Range Day, the Diamondback DBX57 has been at the top of my must-have list for a year now. This diminutive, featherweight of a scaled down AR-format pistol packs 30 rounds of 5.7x28mm punch and a gas piston operating system. A full, written TTAGRead More →
The 80% Arms GST-9 Pistol Built Kit I reviewed late last year was easily the best pistol lower build kit I’ve seen yet. It was window-licker simple and produced a great product. The 80% Arms Multi-Platform Easy Jig is even better. Image courtesy JWT for thetruthaboutguns.com The Easy Jig allowsRead More →
Modularity and end-user customization is all the rage these days. Precision manufacturing has revolutionized much of the gun industry, but seldom has that level of DIY (design it yourself) functionality entered the other parts of the business, such as support gear and other outdoor stuff. Today we’re looking at someRead More →
Hornady Black HD SBR 75GR InterLock, note Protective plastic sheath Hornady Black HD SBR: Ammo OPtimized for your shorty 5.56 SBR’s and PSB stabilized AR Pistols are handy for sure. Their shorter OAL makes them a great candidate for a lightweight and compact defensive firearm, especially as a suppressor host.Read More →
Slings are one of those things that can tell you all you need to know about how seriously a person takes their shooting. In my 17 years of competitive rifle shooting, both at local ranges and at places like Camp Perry, I have come to understand that the mindset aroundRead More →