Resurrected in Steel: Return of the Ithaca Model 37
The history behind the Ithaca Gun Company and the Model 37 is a long one. In 1883, William…
The Machine Pistol: Why Does It Even Exist?
I’ve always been rather ambivalent about the machine pistol. First, let me clarify that I do not use…
Offbeat: Crimson Trace MVF-515
The MVF-515 is the newest rifle laser sight from Crimson Trace. The modular MVF-515 is designed to serve…
In Praise of Used Guns: Treasures in the “Previously Owned” Case
You don’t need me to tell you times are tough. Every newscast reminds us how bad things are,…
Barrett REC7 : Hard to Kill
Just about every reputable firearms manufacturer makes a version of the venerable AR-15. Whether opting for the traditional…
Briefing Room: DOs and DON’Ts When Training
As I have said many times, the best investment you can make when it comes to firearms and…
Frontline Debriefs: Training in the Rain
This year I conducted nine consecutive weeks of training in the rain. And it wasn’t just rain—we also…
Offbeat: Vang Comp Detachable Side Ammunition Carrier
Very few people know more about the workings of a combat shotgun than Hans Vang, the proprietor of…
The Verdict: Taurus Judge Revolver
The Taurus Judge is a revolver intended to be capable of firing both .410 shotgun shells and .45 Colt pistol cartridges. They seem to be wildly popular, and gun shops have a hard time keeping them in stock. They also appear frequently in glowing reviews in the general gun magazines and on the various shooting shows on outdoor-oriented TV channels.
Long Guns: Remington 870 Police Magnum
Remington 870s tend to catch my eye. A couple of weeks ago I was in the Class III/LE Dealer's shop that caters heavily to law enforcement here in St. Louis. I noticed that he had taken a group of Remington 870 Police Magnum shotguns in trade. I'm always interested in 870 tactical models, so I had a look at them and found they displayed some interesting features.