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Dead Air Wolfman

Dead Air Wolfman: Suppressor Review

A suppressor is a suppressor, right? Not exactly. Much like firearms, there is a lot of disparity in the suppressor market. I’ve fired so-so suppressors that are good if you are on a budget, and I’ve used top-of-the-line options. Recently, I purchased the Dead Air Silencers Wolfman Suppressor, a versatile, modular option with a competitive […]

Taurus GX4 Carry

Taurus GX4 Carry Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Taurus GX4 Carry pistol is one of the latest releases from the Taurus brand. This semi-automatic pistol was designed for everyday carry, and the final product directly results from customer feedback. This 9mm handgun features the Taurus Optics Ready Option (T.O.R.O.) for mounting optics (Holosun K-series footprint and similar). It has […]

Henry 30-30

Henry 30-30: Side-Gate Lever Action Rifle Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick A Henry lever action rifle is a timeless classic. For many Americans, a lever action is one of the first rifles they shoot. Lately, this rifle type is having a resurgence. It seems lever actions can’t stay on shelves these days, and nearly every major manufacturer is jumping on the bandwagon to […]

Glock 42 Review

Glock 42 Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick I can still remember when the Glock 42 was announced and how much its emergence disrupted the firearms industry. The Model 42 was Glock’s very first .380 caliber pistol and the smallest gun Glock had ever made. I remember this vividly because I was a year into being able to carry a […]

Modern Lever Action Rifle

Modern Lever Action Rifle For Home Defense

By Allen Scavetta From the dusty pages of history to the silver screen showdowns of Hollywood, the lever-action rifle has been synonymous with the rugged frontier spirit of the Wild West. These timeless firearms, exemplified by the Winchester Model 1873, seem to be making a remarkable comeback — this time with a contemporary twist. The […]