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Skills Check: Lever-Action Demi-Presidente Drill

Running a lever-action rifle quickly and efficiently will help develop skills needed with other platforms.

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The Golden Age: Smith & Wesson in the Mid-20th Century

Some of Smith & Wesson’s finest firearms made it from drawing board to production during...

I Carry: Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp in a CrossBreed Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Smith & Wesson...

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Examining .44-Special Revolvers for Personal Defense

Revolvers, especially those in .44 Special, continue to beguile American shooters, and with good reason.

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SAAMI Accepts 350 Legend Cartridge

The straight-wall 350 Legend cartridge, introduced in 2019, is now complete with SAAMI-approved specs!

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20 Personal-Defense Handguns Under $300

Looking for a personal-defense pistol, but don’t want to drop crazy dough on it? We’ve...

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SureFire Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2019

40 years ago, SureFire launched with the world's first commercial firearm-mounted laser, and the company...

5 New Revolvers Seen at SHOT Show 2019

Are you a wheelgun fan looking for the latest and greatest? Here are five revolvers...

New for 2019: Colt King Cobra

Colt expanded its recently re-released revolver lineup again in 2019 with the launch of its...

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Fightin' Iron: Trouble Times Four

Early attempts to increase handgun capacity were sometimes convoluted.

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Single-Action Sweetness: My History With Freedom Arms Revolvers

Since he was a kid, Bart Skelton has always had a soft spot for single-action...

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Top 5 Shooting Illustrated Gun Reviews of 2018

What were our most-popular review guns of the year? Check out our top five of...

A Need for Speed: Rise and Fall of the Bottlenecked Pistol Cartridge

The trend of bottlenecked pistol cartridges has ebbed and flowed over the last century. Where...

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Review: Kimber K6s CDP Revolver

Kimber’s concealed-carry-friendly K6s revolver isn’t just a utilitarian workhorse; it has a stylish variant as...

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Range Review: FK Brno Field Pistol in 7.5 FK

A handgun that offers near-carbine levels of performance? That's what the FK Brno Field Pistol...

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Handgun Suppressors: Pros & Cons to Consider Before Buying

A suppressor is an increasingly popular accessory for a handgun, but is still a big...

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Pistol-Caliber Carbines for Home Defense: Setup & Strategy

Proper setup and practice can make a pistol-caliber carbine an excellent choice for protecting your...

I Carry: Smith & Wesson Model 360PD in a PHLster Holster