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…