What’s So Cool About the .32 H&R?
The introduction of the new S&W Ultimate Carry J-Frame in .32 J&R triggered a flood of questions, and this week Michael tries to answer at least a few of them!
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Is This the Ultimate Snubnose Revolver?
Lipsey’s/Smith & Wesson’s introduction of the Ultimate Carry J-Frame at SHOT 2024 was the surprise handgun hit of the Show. Michael was among the first to get his hands on the guns in an exclusive event at Lipsey’s and the Range Ready facility in Louisiana. Short story — a truly ground-breaking pocket revolver!
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Rossi’s Best Buy Revolver
Rolled out just before SHOT, Rossi’s 3 new .357/.38 revolvers offer a huge value for the money. The pick of the litter, as it were, is the 3-inch RP63, the gun you definitely need. From the SHOT Show, another surprise — Diamondback’s Self-Defense Revolver, SDR, a revolver that seems destined for success.
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SHOT 2024 Madness Continues!
Our second show on what’s new and fascinating at SHOT 2024! From larger capacity polymer-framed 2011 style guns to beautiful blue Colt Pythons, this year’s SHOT Show has it all…just ask Michael’s VISA card!
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SHOT 2024 — The Year of the Lever Gun!
In a complete surprise, the 2024 SHOT Show proved to be the Year of the Lever Gun. New lever action rifles were everywhere, adding to the already established makes like Henry, Marlin, Cimarron and Taylor. Here’s a quick look at what caught Michael’s eye.
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Revolvers Still Rule!
Our second installment from the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE, including some great instructional tips from Cecil Burch, Mark Frickie and Caleb Giddings…exclusively on TRIGGERED!
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Ruger Redhawk’s Screamin’ Hornet!
The first new gun of 2024 is something of a surprise, a Ruger Super Redhawk in…wait for it….22 Hornet. The fast little varmint cartridge has been around since the late 1920s, but had fallen from favor. But Ruger aims to change that with the perfect varmint-slaying pistol!
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Guns Around the World!
TRIGGERED returns in 2024 with our promised tour of some of the finest firearms works of art in the world! First, it’s Amsterdam and the amazing Rijksmuseum collection of “treasures of the Netherlands,” followed by an exclusive trip to Paris’ most…eclectic museum, the Museum of Hunting and Nature.
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R.I.A.’s Super 9mm Revolver, and GUNSITE Grows!
There is a true gem of a revolver in Rock Island Armory’s line of guns imported from the gun-making nation of the Czech Republic. The AL9.0 Standard, a six-shot 9mm revolver is a jewel! Also this week, we all know GUNSITE is the best training academy in the world…now it is bigger & better!
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The Best Revolver Training…Period!
We begin our exclusive video coverage of the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE! Plenty more coverage coming in January 2024!
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Why Compact Pistols Make Sense
This week we continue our evaluation of the compact Stoeger over it’s micro-9mm cousin. Plus, the Taurus Judge expands…at leadt in barrel length…and a preview of the artistic guns of Europe travelogue.
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A Great General Purpose Scope
A general purpose rifle deserves a scope that also functions in multiple contexts. This week Michael falls back on his old Swarovski 3.5 -18x, a scope that has seen much use over the years but remains a solid option. Also, the Stoeger STR-9C is coming into its own.
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Carry On — Great Holsters for Multiple Carry Solutions
One of the hardest parts of the EDC equation is choosing a holster you can live with every day. There are lots of options, but here are several of Michael’s favorites that solve a number of problems.
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The R.I.A. 5.0 Groundbreaking Surprise
In anticipation of the second generation 5.0E 9mm competition semiauto from Rock Island, we go back to the first of the year to take a look at the first 5.0 and see what makes it so different — and so important!
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Three Great 3-Inch Revolvers
As the trend toward 3-inch .38/.357 revolvers continues unabated, shooters looking to “get their feet wet” should take a good luck at the selection from Taurus! Also, a wrap-up of the ICORE Worlds.
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The Cyclops Roars!
Get ready to let the big Cyclops roar…Bond Arms’ single-shot 45-70 derringer is a handful, but it is an absolute hoot to shoot! And Michael says the companion .44 Magnum Cyclops barrel is, after the 45-70, a sweetheart to shoot. Also, after the Boomer, it’s a look at the "middle bear," the Stoeger STR-9C.
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Let’s Get Small!
As part of our exclusive coverage of Bond Arms new monster blaster, the Cyclops 45-70 single shot derringer, we take a quick look back at All Things Bond!
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Keeping the Ruger SFAR Lightweight
Over the summer we’ve been experimenting with fixed-power optics, sometimes combined with a magnifier, sometimes with a 1X red dot. Our test bed has been the Ruger SFAR .308, this week fitted with a brand new Lucid P8 4X and a Lucid Litl Mo 1X red dot. Also, more from the Ballistics Summit at Whittington and a new advertiser with an eye on safety.
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Lucid Ballistics Summit 2023!
An AR that pumps…an airgun that shoots more than a mile and a lot of blue light…welcome to Lucid Optics annual Ballistics Summit, bringing together some of the most interesting companies in Gun World with media reps who can’t wait to pull the trigger!
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Revolver Manatee Races!
This week's video from the ICORE Rocky Mountain Regional revolver championships at the Weld County Fish & Wildlife Range in Colorado, featuring MB and his buddy, Alan Samuel.
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The General Purpose Rifle Redux
Michael once again returns to the general purpose rifle concept…can the Sig Cross in .308 fit the bill?
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The 1911 Still Rules!
Why are so many shooters now looking at 1911s as their new everyday carry guns? Well, Michael has some of the answers and a couple of good choices if you’re thinking of making the move.
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The .458 SOCOM Refined
Merissa and Dianne Bishop are two of the most eclectic custom gunsmiths working today, and their .458 SOCOM bolt action hunting rifle is a fine example of their high-quality work combined with out-of-the-box thinking. We dip into our Secret Hidden Archives to answer your every question on this big bore blaster!
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Back to Work with the Stoeger Micro-9mm!
This week Michael gets back to work with the Stoeger STR-9MC, the micro-9mm version of the STR line of pistols. Things were interrupted by a “hinky” red dot. Also, a closer look at the Rock Island “Baby Rock” .380 and Hunters HD Gold “Ruby” shooting glasses.
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Two Great .22 Choices!
The S&W “Kit Gun” has been around as long as the 1911, and its AirLite iteration is a perfect .22LR for back-up, deep concealed carry or for people willing to put in the time on the range. A second great choice is the Ruger LCR in .22LR, the perfect snub to use for practice…or carry. Also, how MTM products can ease your match stress!
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