If you read our comprehensive 410 buckshot ballistic test, you’ll know that I selected the Mossberg Shockwave 410 as the platform to launch the rounds. I’ve always been fascinated by the Shockwave series and their bird’s head grip. However, the 12 gauge isn’t exactly pleasant to shoot. I’ve also been fascinated by 410 as a defensive
In this day and age, why would anyone even care about the best revolvers for home defense? Aren’t revolvers obsolete? We live in a world of 20+ round 9mm pistols with red dot sights and weapon mounted lights. Why would you anyone select a wheel gun? Revolvers are Still Relevant The
Springfield Armory announces the release of the XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP 10mm in Magpul OD Green, an exclusive variant developed specifically for sale by Sportsman’s Warehouse. This highly capable 10mm, offered with an H-232 Magpul OD Green Cerakote finish on the slide, redefines what you should expect from a modern, striker-fired firearm. XD-M
Is 410 buckshot viable for home defense? Will this light recoiling cartridge pattern well enough to be effective at short and intermediate ranges? As we mentioned last week when discussing using a 410 for home defense, we had set up the ultimate ballistic test for our 410 gauge defensive ammo to see
A few years back at SHOT Show 2018, one of the reps at the 5.11 Tactical booth tossed me a pair of their then new 5.11 jeans. Properly called the 5.11 Defender Flex jeans, I still have that original pair 4+ years later. How my 5.11 Jeans have Been Used Honestly, I just use
Like many people who have good taste, I love 10mm. I also like 40 S&W, the 10mm’s smaller, angry brother. But today we’re going to talk about what the best 10mm ammo is for a variety of applications. A Brief History of the 10mm Everyone is broadly familiar with the history of
Hear me out. Right now, we’re in the theory phase on this, but next week we’re going to do a comprehensive ballistics test on 410 defensive ammo to see if a 410 shotgun for home defense is a viable choice. But Why Pick a 410 Shotgun for Home Defense? Lots of people
We’ve discussed a lot of different concealed carry methods. While it’s accepted that on-body inside the waistband carry, whether at the appendix or traditional position is the best, other methods like ankle carry or pocket carry have viableapplications. That brings us to today’s topic. Concealed carry purses: are they viable? Concealed Carry Purses Have
You might be surprised to know that the phrase “kit gun” originated with Smith & Wesson in 1911. The original 22/32 Kit Gun from S&W was an I-frame 22 LR holding six shots. Now, the modern Smith and Wesson 317 Kit Gun is an AirLite, 8-shot in S&W’s popular small
