Bits and Pieces
There are so many things going on in the gun world these days, it’s hard to dial in and focus on just one thing....
How About Three 380 Pistols?
380 Lineup, Thank You
I just received the May 2023 issue. Nice as usual. I would very much like to see the new Ruger Security-380...
Color Me Skeptical
A press release on the PR Newswire said, breathlessly, “Biofire Announces World’s First Smart Gun® Secured by Fingerprint and Facial Recognition.” Will this smartphone...
Too Late to Leave Illinois? Nah.
Reader Walter asks about his home state’s recent gun-ban law. Yeah, it’s a doozie. Reader Ron wonders if we might “Equalize” an upcoming test with a Walther PDP. And more lever-action reviews?
His Makarovs Are Just Fine
Re: Firing Line, January 2023
I was surprised to find the negative comments about the 9x18mm Makarovs. Specifically, the safety becoming loose and actually falling...
Gun News
Update: The BATFE filed its Final Rule on stabilizing braces in the Federal Register on January 31, 2023. Per the ATF.gov website, that means,...
My Shot is Off: How To Sight in a Gun and Other Tips
Most firearms manufacturers test their product before it leaves the factory, but that doesn’t mean they sight it in. What do you need to...
What Does Single-Action Mean?
Many shooters who’ve been around the block a couple of times will immediately know what “single-action operation” means, but some new shooters might not....
No Pain or Pinching with Max
Re: Firing Line, February 2023
Todd, I have owned and fired the original LCP and also the LCP II. When the LCP Max became available...
Hello, Fellow Felons
If you haven’t heard yet, be advised that millions of gun owners may soon be classified as felons if a new Bureau of Alcohol,...
SHOT 2023: Gun Tests Visits Shoot Like A Girl
At the SHOT 2023 media day, Angela Salzmann, sound engineer for our Gun Tests video crew, got a quick lesson in how to get...
Beware Online Gun Purchases
Dear Todd: As a long-time reader and subscriber to your magazine, I value it as the only “source of serious, objective evaluations” of firearms...
Weirdness in the Ammo Market
As the holidays arrive and we all think about buying presents for our loved ones, I wonder if we’ll have any money left over...