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Back in the early days of IPSC shooting, there was a wry observation:
Accessories

Training with the LaserLyte Score Tyme Target

Back in the early days of IPSC shooting, there was a wry observation: "You spend your first

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In case you didn't know, I'm not popular with the crowd that worships at the altar of mil-spec.
Rifles

5 Things to Check on Your AR-15

In case you didn't know, I'm not popular with the crowd that worships at the altar of mil-spec.

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OK, you read every gun article, you watch all the hunting and shooting TV shows, you buy books, and
How-To

How to Be a Gunwriter

OK, you read every gun article, you watch all the hunting and shooting TV shows, you buy books, and

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Accessories

Shooting Chronograph Assassin

"Hello, my name is Patrick, and I am a serial chronograph murderer." No, not the very spendy

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There is one aspect of people that you may have noticed: They aren't flat. Oh, you'll hear
Handguns

Curves are Good: Taurus Curve Review

There is one aspect of people that you may have noticed: They aren't flat. Oh, you'll hear

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Regular readers may have recognized a Colt 1911 that has been in a previous column. I have to
Historical

A Colt 1911 With History

Regular readers may have recognized a Colt 1911 that has been in a previous column. I have to

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A box or two of ammo can tell you a lot about the health of your handgun, and can give answers to a
How-To

DIY Gunsmith: Diagnosing a Handgun

A box or two of ammo can tell you a lot about the health of your handgun, and can give answers to a

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The LFA-1 from 5 Shot Leather is tight and remains tight. The body is a sleeve of leather tightly
Accessories

5 Shot Leather LFA-1 Holster Review

The LFA-1 from 5 Shot Leather is tight and remains tight. The body is a sleeve of leather tightly

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In the quest for ammunition perfection, anyone who stands still falls behind. Since Federal Premium
Handgun

Federal Premium HST Ammo Review

In the quest for ammunition perfection, anyone who stands still falls behind. Since Federal Premium

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Walther CCP Review
Reviews

Walther CCP Review

The Walther CCP is a compact, lightweight, accurate single-stack 9mm with an external safety and easy-to-work slide.

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Walther Arms is combining the styling and ergonomics we've become familiar with in their PP-series
Handgun

First Look: Walther CCP

Walther Arms is combining the styling and ergonomics we've become familiar with in their PP-series

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The message was intriguing, but it also brought with it a reminder of the passage of time. LaserMax
Tactical

Revisiting a Classic: The LaserMax Guide Rod Laser

The message was intriguing, but it also brought with it a reminder of the passage of time. LaserMax

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