Lucid’s Newest Blue Dot Sight!
This week we take a look at Lucid Optics E7, an enclosed emitter blue dot sight. According to Lucid’s research, blue has a lot going for it in a “red” dot sight. Also, the final decision on which S&W Ultimate Carry snub to keep…take the gun; leave the cannoli?
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The NRA Has Its Say!
This year’s NRA meetings in Dallas took place in a world of controversy. After many contentious words, Doug Hamlin, who had headed up the Publications Division — one of the only NRA Divisions to actually make money — ended up CEO and new Vice President, replacing the disgraced Wayne Lapierre after a brilliant strategy headed up by GUNSITE head and NRA Board of Directors Member Buz Mills.
Michael recently had a chance to interview Doug Hamlin, asking questions that had been submitted by viewers/listeners. We have decided to run the video of the 40 minute interview unedited.
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Stoeger Continues the STR’s Expansion
From its initial single offering, the STR-9 9mm pistol, Stoeger has grown the STR line into an impressive and very successful set of pistols. At SHOT and NRA we teased a new STR-9 modified for potential NATO handgun trials, and now it’s time to meet the STR-9 Combat X. Also this week, an exclusive and moving look at why the Second Amendment matters so much.
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Building a “Working Person’s” Custom 1911!
This week Michael shows how to take a good basic 1911, a 9mm Tisas Stingray, and turn it into something special…a custom 1911 you can actually afford! Also, the Rock Island 9mm revolver — a gem, thanks to Dave Fink!
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Another Perfect Classic…in .44 Russian!
This week we continue looking at some perfect custom guns, in this case a Cimarron 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle converted to the stubby .44 Russian round for Cowboy Action Shooting. Also, an excellent pistol rest that's easy on the wallet, courtesy MTM Case-Gard.
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Getting Ready for GUNSITE...
…and a touch of perfection! This week Michael starts shooting the pair of Rossis he’ll be using at the GUNSITE lever action/handgun class soon. Plus, Ed Brown’s magnificent Kobra Carry 1911.
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NRA Show Surprises!
In addition to all the political maneuvering, there were several really interesting new guns at the NRA Show in Dallas. Let’s take a quick look!
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Dave Spaulding: Killing Sacred Cows!
Over a storied career in law enforcement, Dave Spaulding emerged as one of the top firearms trainers in America. His Handgun Combatives' classes, driven both by his skill as a presenter and his dry humor, were filled almost as soon as they were announced. Dave has zero respect for sacred cows, and today he slays a herd!
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R.I.A.’s Just About Perfect 9mm Revolver
Michael has been revisiting Rock Island Armory's Czech-built AL9.0 9mm revolver, and he can’t speak highly enough of the 6-shooter. Also, new products from Streamlight and the first look at C&H Precision’s affordable optics.
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Break Out the Wrist-Busters!
The hint of a revolver hunting trip to Africa next year has Michael breaking out his “wrist-buster” big guns from Taurus, S&W and Magnum Research. Which would be the choice for the Dark Continent? Also, Kahr Arms double-stack 9mm will be formally launched very, very soon...
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Little Guns; Big Scopes
This week, Michael introduces his latest Bond Arms derringer, the Stinger “Fireball,” then goes on to suggest how such a gun might be used. Also, Steiner, a legend in military optics, has landed a brilliant entry into the hunting/general purpose side of the market.
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Secrets to Red Dot Mastery!
This week we have a little change in direction with an interview with Mike Ox, coauthor along with Erick Gelhaus and Marcus Custer, of RED DOT MASTERY, a comprehensive look at learning and mastering dot optics on handguns.
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Why the R.I.A. 5.0e is a True Supergun
Working with the enhanced version of the Rock Island 5.0 9mm competition pistol is a joy. Also, the Stoeger SRT-9 now comes in colors…it’s spring, after all.
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How Do the Ultimate Carry Snubs Stack Up?
With our T&E Lipsey’s/S&W snub revolvers in hand, we start with some comparisons to other pocket carry pistols and highlight the design features of the new guns.
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Can the Home Defender Defend a Home?
The long-barreled Taurus Judge offers an advantage over any shorter barreled .410s, especially with 3-inch buckshot loads. Also Tisas’ high-value PX-9 and excellent new products from MTM Case-Gard and Streamlight!
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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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