Simple, Effective 12 Gauges: Shot-guns with a Little Bling
No, you don't ‘need' the copperhead scales of the Iver Johnson, the lustrous finish of the Mossberg Retrograde, or the minimalist stainless-and-black appearance of the RIA M5. But they are fun.
40 S&W Compacts: Taurus, Kahr, S&W, Springfield, & SIG
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We tested four new 40 S&W subcompact handguns: Springfield XD-S 3.3-inch, Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, Kahr's CW 40, and the Taurus G2C, along with a used SIG Sauer P224 SAS 224-40-SAS2B. Which one was the clear winner?
So Many Good Guns
But I believe real-life owners of guns — purchasers — usually tell more truth about product performance in the comments sections of various retailers. I assiduously read such comments, looking for online complaints that are worth checking out when I buy our guns and shoot them head to head. If we can't duplicate an issue that has come up, we don't report it — it's just gossip if we can't document it ourselves. But, occasionally, a nugget will drop out of the online compost, making the experience worthwhile
The Value of Ankle Med Kits
Reader field-tests the Rescue Essentials kit on the job for years and has some thoughts on its usefulness and drawbacks. Reader GW points out that some states have outlawed self-defense coverage.
