AMMUNITION
HANDGUNS

Pistol Malfunctions and Stoppages – Part 1

Pistols, like any other manufactured and mechanical object, can fail. And they can stop working when you least want them to. Those failures will happen because the function cycle is interrupted. What’s the function cycle? [...]

Considering the 9mm Revolver

When choosing a small to medium-sized defensive revolver caliber, most people automatically default to the .38 Special or .357 Magnum chambering. There are good reasons to take a hard look at the 9mm Luger for [...]

Options for Mounting Your Red Dot Sight

If you've missed it, pistol-mounted optics (PMO), also known as red dots, are "here," they are staying; they are not going away. So, how do you put one – or more – on your pistol(s)? [...]

RIFLES

Triple Threat

LWRC’s REPR MKII Delivers Match-Grade Precision, Gas-Piston Reliability And 7.62 NATO Power. Mike Cumpston With Stan Jarosz Photos: Takashi Sato In early 2017, LWRC took their 7.62x51 Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle to the next level. [...]

SHOTGUNS

BALLISTIC BREACHING WITH A SHOTGUN

Speed is essential in any dynamic entry. Breaching must be both rapid and effective. There are a variety of methods mechanical, thermal, explosive and ballistic that may be employed depending on what is to be [...]

SEMI-AUTO ON STEROIDS SRM Arms 1216 Shotgun

Most fighting shotguns are descendants of hunting shotguns modified for use in a defensive/offensive role. Many, such as the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500/590 series, have served with distinction. But due to their genealogy, they [...]