THE GUNS OF WINTER
I spent Christmas in the Chicago area, and returning to warmer climes for (most of) the rest of the season reminds me of why I have lately wintered as much as possible closer to...
ANOTHER NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
Lots of folks have planned what gun(s) they’re going to buy this year. An Internet friend on a closed forum has taken a different approach: his new year’s resolution is to spiff up the...
10mm RESURGENT
One trend American gun dealers will see next week at their biggest trade show, the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, will be new 10mm Auto pistols by major makers.
The...
POWER FACTOR
In Rifle, one of my favorite gun magazines, I always enjoy reading Terry Wieland’s thoughtful column, “Walnut Hill.” In the May 2014 issue, he cited an important quote from a great authority on firearms,...
1911 CENTENNIAL
On March 29, 1911, the United States Government adopted the Colt .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol as its standard issue military sidearm. The instrument has served with distinction ever since. Though replaced as general standard...