The Beretta M1934 is a quirky .380 pistol that served the Italian Army for sixty years and made the reputation of the world’s oldest gunmaker.
Beretta 1934: First Hit by the World’s Oldest Gunmaker
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The Marlin 336 Classic: Ruger’s Take on a Deer Camp Icon
In a previous article, Why I Learned to Embrace the Marlin 336 and Forget the 94 Winchester, I chronicled the history of the iconic Marlin 336 lever action rifle from its inception and its decline before briefly touching on its revival by Ruger in 2023 before...
Tested: The Vortex Defender CCW Green Dot Optic
The Vortex Defender CCW is designed to bring out the best in small carry pistols. Read on for Jim’s take on this micro sized and cost-effective pistol optic.
The Guns of Sleepy Hollow
Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow is a Halloween favorite and over the top, except when it comes to the guns used throughout the film.
The External Ballistics of the .350 Legend Cartridge
The .350 Legend is a popular hunting cartridge where straight-walled rifle rounds are required. But how far is too far with the .350?
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Wet Ammo: How Much Moisture Is Too Much?
Wet ammo can happen at any time we mix firearms with the great outdoors. But how wet is too wet for immediate use? Let’s find out.
The Mad Minute: Myth and Reality
On August 4th 1914, the German Army invaded Belgium. Great Britain, a signer of the 1830 Treaty of London that guaranteed Belgian neutrality, declares war and joined her erstwhile French allies in what was becoming the First World War. The problem? France and Germany...
The CZ 75B: Still A Great Wonder Nine
The CZ 75B is one of the original Wonder Nine pistols and it remains a solid shooting iron today. Here is Jim’s take on this classic all-steel 9mm.
Glock 19 vs. CZ P01: The Art of the Compact Pistol
The Glock 19 and CZ P01 are two popular compact 9mm pistols. Let’s compare and contrast: Glock 19 vs CZP01.
The Top 5 J Frame Revolver Holsters
The Smith & Wesson J-Frame is the ultimate snubnose revolver. Here are our top five J-frame holsters for carrying one.
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