Archive for B. Gil Horman

Sound Suppressors 101

This often misunderstood accessory is legal to own and fun to use.

April 18, 2012

North American Arms Sidewinder .22 Mag.

North American Arms' mini revolvers have long been a favorite for individuals in need of the most concealable handguns available. These ultra-compact, single-action wheel guns are available with a variety of barrel lengths, sight systems and grip sizes, but most of them have one feature in common. The cylinder pin has to be pulled free of the frame and the cylinder removed from the revolver in order to reload.

April 11, 2012

Packing the Glock G36 .45 ACP Slimline Pistol

The G36 is a slim, powerful handgun for concealed-carry self-defense.

March 30, 2012

Windham Weaponry SRC AR-15 Carbine

This new company brings old school expertise, commitment and quality to the modern sporting rifle market.

March 22, 2012

FMK 9C1 Gen II 9mm Pistol

This affordable American polymer-framed semi-auto is loaded with features including a very interesting grip.

March 12, 2012

Safe Gun Storage Options

Here are some of the best options for storing and transporting firearms.

March 07, 2012

Bersa BP9cc 9 mm Pistol

This new slim single-stack, striker-fired pistol offers comfortable shooting features and a light trigger pull.

February 09, 2012

Taurus M380 IB Mini Revolver

This new little revolver boldly blends the low recoil of the .380 ACP with the simplicity of a double-action only revolver.

February 01, 2012

Shotgun/Handgun Training Course

The Counter Terrorism Institute of America's one-day course is a great introduction to using shotguns and handguns as defensive tools.

January 24, 2012

Kel-Tec RMR-30

Although it was announced last year, Kel-Tec is nearly ready to start shipping the new RMR-30 .22 Mag. rifle. This long gun features the same grip and fire controls of the popular PMR-30 pistol. The rifle also uses the same innovative pie-wedge 30-round magazines as the pistol, allowing for both ammunition and magazine compatibility.

January 23, 2012

Heizer Double Tap

One of the more eye-catching and unusual pistols shown at SHOT Show this year is the new Heizer Double Tap. Using advanced design techniques and CNC machining, Heizer has developed a thin profile, monolithic frame over-under derringer chambered for modern defensive calibers.

January 23, 2012

Springtac Holsters

Springtac has arrived on the scene with a brand new IWB holster that’s been a long time coming. While many defensive pistols can be fitted with tactical lights and lasers, there are very few holsters available that will fit an accessorized pistol for concealed carry.

January 23, 2012

Akdal MKA 1919 Shotgun

RAAC has introduced the Akdal MKA 1919 gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun manufactured in Turkey by Ucyildiz Arms. Both the appearance and the control configuration of the MKA 1919 looks and feels like the M16 rifle with some adjustments to accommodate the 12-gauge shotgun shells it fires.

January 23, 2012

Diamondback DB380 & DB9 Sound Suppressors

Diamondback’s slick little polymer .380 and 9 mm pistols can now be converted into the smallest and lightest suppressed pistols on the market.

January 18, 2012

Para USA Black Ops 1911 .45 ACP

A serious all-stainless steel pistol for operators who want to put their 1911 to work.

January 18, 2012