Rock River Arms Tactical 1911A1 .45
Rock River Arms is famous for their iterations of two classic American martial firearms, the AR-15 and the 1911. In the latter case, Rock...
IWI Tavor X-95
By Dave Bahde
Rifles suitable for use by a patrol officer are equally capable for personal defense. That’s why the 5.56mm carbine is so popular....
Springfield Armory Saint 5.56 AR-15
An icon of the American firearms industry—Springfield Armory—has just joined the ranks of AR manufacturers with its new Saint 5.56 AR-15. Until now, Springfield...
I.O., Inc. AKM247-C AK-47 Rifle
An American-built classic
I.O., Inc., a small maker of top-quality AKs and AR-15s situated in Palm Bay, FL, was founded in 1995 by Uli Wiegand,...
LWRCI-DI 556
By Dave Bahde
More than just another direct-impingement carbine
One of the first reliable piston ARs I used was an LWRCI. The early 10.5-inch upper it...
The Bewitching Hex-Tac 4.0 9mm From STI
A high-capacity 9mm 1911 from a maker who has built guns for many champions.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “hex” as a verb meaning to practice...
SureFire IntelliBeam Lights
In the late 20th Century a company called SureFire (formerly Laser Products) came out with a reasonably sized, highly robust, truly tactical light that...
Mossberg 500/590A1 Compact Cruiser AOWs
These factory shorty’s prove big things can, in fact, come in small packages
I’ve always believed that a 12-gauge shotgun loaded with 00 Buck is...
TRUGLO TFX Pro Tritium/Fiber-Optic Sights
The latest evolution in TRUGLO’s award-winning TFO/TFX series of combination Tritium/Fiber-optic handgun sights are the new professional-level TFX Pro ($149.99). Designed for law enforcement...
Walther Q5 Match Pistol
We’ve been mightily impressed with Walther’s PPQ Series pistols. Their 5-inch-barreled PPQ M2 9mm won a 2013 Editor’s Choice Award, their 4.5-inch barreled PPQ...
