Columbia River Knife & Tool F.T.W.S.
While a folding knife is great for carrying in a pocket, the introduction of a mechanism complicates the…
Steel Will Onrush
WHEN I choose tactical gear, I pay close attention to every detail. I train for the worst, hope…
Winchester 1895 Lever-Action Rifle
Igrew up using lever-action rifles such as the Winchester 1894, Marlin 39A, and Savage 99. Recently I acquired…
Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifle
FOR most of my life, I have kept a lever-action rifle handy for all-around use. I have taken…
ACE IN THE HOLE: Kimber K6s Revolver
I began my handgun shooting life with a revolver and will doubtless always have a revolver close by,…
Dual-action Shotgun: Tristar Arms TEC 12
I have regarded the pump-action shotgun as my “go-to” firearm for some time. This is due to police experience when the shotgun was not a personal weapon but the “community” firearm shared by many officers. It had to come up shooting every time, and there were rules concerning its storage and load.
Budget 5.56mm Gas-Piston Rifle: Century International Arms PAP M80
I have fired quite a few AR-15 rifles, including both direct impingement and piston driven. Performance has varied, but all piston guns were more expensive than the standard direct-impingement AR-15.
Full-Featured Compact: Beretta M92FS Compact
We all have our favorite firearms, but when training individuals I reserve comment on the gear students show…
Blasting Buckshot on a Budget: Rock Island Armory M5 Shotgun
In today’s world, we seldom get more than we pay for. Many of us have been around firearms…