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Micro vs. Might: Why Tiny Guns Might Not Be Mighty Enough for Concealed Carry

Leave a Comment / Concealed Carry, Gun Reviews, Personal Protection, Training / David Workman

Micro-compact handguns are the pocket-sized darlings of the concealed carry world. Their diminutive stature promises discretion and ease of concealment, especially for smaller-framed individuals. But before you jump on the micro-carry bandwagon, consider this: smaller doesn’t always mean better when it comes to self-defense. While micro-compacts offer undeniable convenience, their compactness comes with significant trade-offs […]

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Glock 17 vs. Springfield Echelon: A Fair Head-to-Head Matchup?

Leave a Comment / Gun Reviews, Home Defense, Product Review / David Workman

When choosing a reliable and effective handgun, the market offers a plethora of options, each with its unique features and characteristics. Two prominent contenders in the realm of handguns are the Glock 17 and the Springfield Echelon. Both firearms have gained popularity among gun enthusiasts and law enforcement agencies alike. How do they compare head-to-head?

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Taurus GX4 Carry Review

1 Comment / Concealed Carry, Gun Reviews / Kenzie Fitzpatrick

One of the more recent firearms from Taurus is the GX4 Carry 9mm pistol. You might remember our review of the GX4, but this gun is quite the upgrade from its predecessor. I’ve been impressed lately with some of the new Taurus offerings and how in tune they’ve become with market demands to include higher-capacity concealed

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Beretta 21A Bobcat – Pint Sized Self Defense

Leave a Comment / Gun Reviews / Travis Pike

The world of tiny pistols wasn’t always so populated. There was a dark time when pocket pistols weren’t the weapon of choice for really anyone. Between the era of the modern pocket .380 and the Colt 1908 Vest-pocket, there weren’t a lot of microguns. One constant was Beretta with their various tip-up barrel .22s and

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Springfield Echelon vs. Glock 17 vs. Beretta APX: How Do They Compare?

Leave a Comment / Gun Reviews, Product Review / David Workman

The market for polymer striker-fired handguns is vast and diverse, catering to a wide range of preferences and needs. While naysayers contend they are all just versions of each other with no real differences, that’s not entirely true. Sure, there are similarities, primarily in basic function and look, but just like all 1911s share the

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The New Springfield Echelon is Here – How Does It (Double) Stack Up?

Leave a Comment / Gun Reviews, New Products / David Workman

There comes a time when a good thing has to end. Often, something better has come along that makes the old obsolete. The new is better, or at least everyone involved hopes it is. Such is the case with the Springfield Armory XD full-size series that is being phased out and replaced by the newest

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