Fighting for your life is likely the most stressful event any person can experience. That stress affects your performance: some of it good, some of it bad. This is the first in a series of articles that will explore what this stress is, and what it does to your body. Survival Stress Survival stress is…
Smith & Wesson announced a new AR-style pistol chambered in .22 LR: the M&P15-22P. The M&P 15-22P is a polymer framed semi-auto pistol based on the S&W M&P 15-22 rifles. The new S&W handgun has a 6″ carbon steel barrel with a 1:15 twist, and weighs 51 ounces (unloaded). The detachable magazine holds 25 rounds…
I have to admit the Rock River Arms LAR-40 pistol is a head-scratcher for me. This is one of those guns that I just don’t get. Let me explain… The RRA LAR-40 is a AR-15 style firearm chambered in the .40 S&W pistol round and configured as a pistol. You can get them with a…
Kel-Tec had the new PMR-30 on display at the 2010 SHOT Show. The PMR-30 is a pistol designed around the .22 WMR (aka .22 Magnum) cartridge. The double stack magazine holds 30 rounds of the mighty rimfire, hence the “-30” designator in the name. Kel-Tec was not at the range for Media Day, so we…
The Taurus SLIM 708 pistol in .380 ACP was one of two new SLIM pistols announced at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Taurus SLIM 740 in .40 S&W was the other. The Taurus 708 is modeled on the very popular 9mm SLIM introduced by Taurus in 2009. The 708 is a compact pistol that holds…
Inspired by the 1970 Boss 429 Mustang, Les Baer introduced the Boss .45 1911 pistol at the 2010 SHOT Show. The new Boss 1911 is a good looking pistol, with some solid features from one of the best known 1911 builders in the USA. The Boss is based on Baer’s Premier II pistol, with added…
The Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 38 is a new “hammerless” revolver like those found in the Centennial line. Unlike those guns, the new Bodyguard 38 has a polymer frame and integral laser. It is one of two new compact handguns called Bodyguard introduced by S&W at the 2010 SHOT Show. First, the basics, it is…
In another evolution of the Judge line, Taurus introduced the Raging Judge Ultra-Lite revolver at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Raging Judge Ultra-Lite is a seven-shot revolver that can shoot 2.5″ and 3″ .410 shotshell in addition to .45 Colt. The sights are fixed, with a fiber optic front and notch rear. The barrel is…
Taurus has moved the Judge line solidly into the big boom category with the introduction of the Raging Judge Magnum chambered in .454 Casull. This six-shot, big bore revolver can fire .454 Casull, .45 Colt and 2.5″ and 3″ .410 shotshells. Due to the power generated by the Casull cartridge, the cylinder has a double…
Chiappa Firearms was showing off their new series of Rhino revolvers at the 2010 SHOT Show. When you see the Rhino for the first time, you know that it is definitely a different revolver than what you have known previously. The Rhino’s barrel is at the bottom, no the top, of the frame. The cartridge…
Silver State Armory announced the production of three new 6.8 SPC loads: a plinking round, a tactical/law enforcement round and a specialized armor-piercing (AP) round. This collection of new 6.8 SPC rounds offers a broad range of options for different applications in a tactical situation. The tactical round uses an 85 grain Barnes TSX bullet…
At the 2010 SHOT Show, CZ showed a concept pistol that the company may begin selling later this year. The pistol is a tactical version of the P-07 Duty pistol that is, as yet, not named. (Ed. note: Scroll down to the update for more information on this pistol.) The pistol is chambered in 9mm,…
The Magpul Folding Pocket Gun is here. Well, an Airsoft version is anyway. Magpul made a big splash a few years ago when they introduced the Folding Pocket Gun (aka FMG9) concept machine pistol. The idea was they took a Glock and built it into a folding machine pistol, complete with a removable carry handle…
Olympic Arms had their new Gamestalker rifle on display at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Gamestalker is an AR-platform rifle chambered in .243 WSSM, .25 WSSM and the brand new .300 OSSM (scroll down for more information on the cartridge.) The Gamestalker features a 22″ barrel, free floating aluminum handguard, ACE skeleton stock and an…
Mossberg was showing its new value-priced Maverick bolt-action rifles at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Maverick rifles will be available in long and short actions, starting with .270 and .30-06, and .243 and .308 respectively. The Maverick rifles have black synthetic stocks and can be had with the adjustable length of pull system. The rifles…
Taurus introduced a polymer revolver in .38 Special at the 2010 SHOT Show. The “Polymer Protector” is a revolver with a polymer frame and blued steel cylinder and barrel insert. The new Taurus revolver only weighs 18.2 ounces and is rated for +P ammunition. Streamlined for concealed carry, the hammer is shrouded, but can still…
Taurus introduced the first polymer Judge at the 2010 SHOT Show. Called the “Public Defender Polymer,” this Taurus Judge features a frame entirely made of polymer with a stainless steel cylinder and barrel insert. This follows the trend started by Ruger last year with the polymer LCR revolver. Holding the polymer Judge, I was impressed…
Ruger is offering two new revolvers chambered for the .327 Federal Magnum: the New Model Blackhawk and the GP100. These two revolvers shows the commitment of Ruger to the new Magnum caliber. The Blackhawk is a single-action revolver with a 5 1/2″ barrel. It will hold eight rounds of the powerful .327 Magnum cartridges. The GP100…
Get a new gun for Christmas? Congratulations! Owning a firearm is a very positive thing, but it comes with the very serious responsibility of safe handling, storage and use. Handling A firearm will never discharge without human intervention. This means a loaded gun laying on the table is no threat to anyone, unless a person…
Dry fire practice works. Dry firing is a form of firearms practice, where all ammunition is removed from the gun and the shooter pulls the trigger and otherwise manipulates the firearm. The obvious advantage is no ammunition is used, so it is cheaper than going to the range. Plus dry firing can be done in…
Need a pair of hunting boots? Take a look at this review of the Remington RF-05 hunting boots. These Remington boots are an all-purpose 8″ leather hunting boot. The RF-05 has a Max-Dri waterproof liner, making these boots a good choice in all weather conditions. Radians, who manufactures these boots under license, sent me a…
