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I was very consistent with my EDC before the double-stack micro-9's hit the market over the past few years. I carried a 9mm Beretta PX4 Storm Compact when my kids were young because I wanted a weapon with an external safety. When my kids got old enough to learn to shoot, I switched between the...

I switched to the Shield Plus as my EDC this year, but I don't have any experience with the original or 2.0 models. Have there been problems with the S&W Shield mags? I had always heard that the reason for the thriving aftermarket for 1911 mags was that manufacturers often provided...

Your reaction to ammo prices is very similar to mine, and it seems to be a very common reaction. This is why I'm puzzled by the current market. I always kept about 1000 rounds per caliber I shoot on hand, and sometimes had a little more if I found a great deal. Because of this practice, I did...

I would also like to see .44 Special and .44 Magnum. My only .44 Magnum firearm is a Marlin 1894 Levergun. It may be a Remlin, but it has run flawlessly for me. I have a Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Special, so I can share ammo to some extent. The Bulldog has not run flawlessly, but it has a...

I'm making some decisions about my collection, but they are getting complicated by the uncertainty of ammo prices and availability for .22 WMR, and .38 Special. .22 Magnum: When 9mm FMJ ammo shot up to $30 per 50 round box, .45 ACP was even higher (if you could find it), and .38 SPL just...

The pack mentality is particularly very strong in Pitts. My wife fell in love with a 12 week-old "Golden Lab Mix" that a local adoption agency had at the feed store a few years back. The receipt may say otherwise, but that dog is predominantly Pitt. The dog is easily the sweetest pet I have...

I didn't become interested in revolvers until I had been shooting semi-autos for a decade. I have grown to appreciate the craftsmanship involved in building a quality revolver. I don't normally EDC my revolvers, but I will thrown an Airweight J-Frame in a cargo pocket whenever I'm going for a...

I'm not always the best at calming arguments like this down. The lady apparently thinks that the hero in the mall should not have had a gun because it was not his job to keep other people safe. I would be tempted to point out that it's not her job to keep anybody safe either, so she has no...

I have never been overly concerned about my car. I want to drive something mechanically sound that looks professional. I've always found grey, silver, and dark/navy blue to fit the bill nicely. I am pickier about my motorcycles, but I base my decisions on the overall look of the bike rather...

This guy purchased seven firearms over seven months. I guess Delaware has different criteria for potential "Straw Purchasers" than other states. I'm not sure that the ATF has enough employees to contact everyone in Texas who buys 7 guns in less than one year (Especially in 2020, 2021, or 2022).

I should know better than to read articles with these inflammatory titles. Even if I don't like a particular design, if it stays in production for decades and develops a cult-like following, then it is by definition a great gun. Whether its the 1911, Browning Hi-Power, Glock 19, Ruger 10-22...

I'm glad it worked out well for you. I have purchased a couple of guns for my wife over the years that later became mine. There was only one that I wouldn't have purchased for myself (Ruger LCP 22LR), but I still have a pretty good ratio. The LCP in 22LR isn't a bad gun, and there isn't...

I'm pretty traditional when it comes to my wardrobe, so I switch between a brown and a black leather belt from Versacarry. They have both held up quite well, but neither one stands out as a gun belt. The Versacarry belts are more expensive than department store belts, but are on the lower end...

Great article. I've enjoyed shooting shotguns for years, but I don't know nearly as much about their specific uses as I do for rifles and handguns. Growing up, my friends and I simply knew them as "hunting" shotguns and "home-defense" shotguns. These designations were awarded based almost...

I'll admit that I find the video funny, but I do wonder exactly what type of shooter takes the time to make something like this. It seems like it takes a lot of work and creative energy. I'm a fairly passionate shooter, but I've never been moved to write a song about any of my guns, much less...

That's usually the message I walk away from these articles with. I don't buy high-end custom guns, but I have gotten spoiled to having so many reasonably priced options from trusted manufacturers on the market (if you don't buy during a scare/pandemic). I've been blessed with enough disposable...

After reflecting a bit, my original answer failed to account for hard-to-find items. Now that all types of product shortages are becoming common, I have to be honest about how this affects my decisions. I can normally resist over-paying simply because other people are in a mad rush to buy...

The only LGS where I ever go to "just look" is the shop attached to my local range. I'll always check out the shop after a range session, but I never make a special trip just to window shop. I have two teenage sons who are both student athletes, so I wind up at Academy frequently. I used to...

How could this happen? I have been assured by numerous members of Congress and the media that the "Good Guy With a Gun" is a myth, and that a shooter with a pistol could never stop someone armed with an "assault rifle". Maybe the guy with the AR couldn't move fast enough because AR-15's weigh...

I know from experience that an expensive give will not help a shooter with poor technique. That being said, I generally expect shooters to get some benefit from higher-priced firearms. I recently picked up a 5" FDE S&W M&P 2.0 for $358 shipped on a tremendous sale. While S&W is far from a...