The Kimber Rapide Ice is a striking blend of precision craftsmanship and high-performance functionality. It was designed for those who seek excellence in their firearms. With its distinctive aesthetics and advanced engineering, this pistol promises not only to meet but exceed the expectations of enthusiasts and professionals alike. The Kimber
Who has heard of the legendary Thunder Ranch? No, I’m not talking about saddling a horse and going for a ride. It’s a “shooting ranch.” This is the place where people go to learn how to be more proficient with a firearm. A place where you learn to become a
After a seeming lull since the mid-1980s, the traditional double-action (DA) revolver appears to be making a comeback. Many companies, like Colt, Kimber, Henry Repeating Arms, and Heritage Manufacturing, each have recent iterations of the platform. Now, Diamondback Arms, which has been making a line of DA/SA .22RF revolvers called
The world of handgun design is a varied and evolving creature. From flintlocks to single-action revolvers, there are a plethora of different designs. As an instructor, I have found it extremely useful for students to understand exactly how their guns function. While we could discuss dozens of different designs, the
From an outsider’s point of view, shooting can appear as simple as aiming, squeezing the trigger, and hoping you hit your intended target. However, if you take a closer look, you can quickly see there is more to shooting than meets the eye. Shooting is a sport that requires focus,
Beretta introduced the Model 84 in 1976. Destined to fulfill the needs of spies, femme fatales, and off-duty cops, the Italian import boasted an unusually large magazine capacity for that period. Its 13 + 1 payload made it popular with both Narcos and Narcs during the cocaine wars. It was
If you weren’t aware, Smith & Wesson recently moved from its historic and century-old factory in Massachusetts. The company is now in a larger, modernized facility in the gun-friendly state of Tennessee. To celebrate the move and christen the new facility, Smith & Wesson brought in its professional shooter, Jerry
Suppose John Browning had lived another 100 years. What would the 1911 pistol look like as it evolved from a military sidearm to a modern concealed-carry handgun? I’m guessing that it might look very much like the Wilson Combat SFX9 Comp. While we lost John Browning in 1926, Bill Wilson,
In the last year, I fielded more firearms chambered in 10mm and .45-70 Gov’t than most other years combined. A sucker for a good comeback story, I always jump on assignments that look like a manufacturer is trying to bring back a classic. Having a suspicion the .38 Super might
