Triggered! With Michael Bane

With the brand new Executive Grade 856 Defender .38 Special +P revolver, Taurus has fulfilled its commitment to step up. Michael loved the original 856 Defender 3-inch, but the Executive Grade takes the 6-shot revolver to a whole new, and better, level.

This week we take a look at Stoeger’s “Middle Bear,” the STR-9S Combat, the ideal training/class gun if you’re carrying the sub compact Stoeger STR-9SC. Plus, the MaddMacs/Tandemkross elite competition pistol gets beautiful, thanks to Cylinder & Slide’s Sean McSheehy, and our YOUR BEST DEFENSE tips for staying safe in an increasingly dangerous world.

This week we look at I.C.E. Training Company’s Intuitive Defensive Shooting class and talk about why this may be the ideal class for the flood of new gun owners.

This week we go back to the Henry X-Model .410 lever action shotgun, which got shelved when .410 ammo disappeared from the entire world. With ammo back in stock, the “utility shotgun” project is back under way!

Savage’s new Stance mini-9mm striker-fired pistol is an aggressive entry into a crowded market. But how will a single stack 9mm be received in a larger capacity market? Also, how to save a few bucks on Ruger .22 pistol magazines and our newest feature, Your Best Defense.

The .22 Racegun market has been one of the huge successes of the last few years, and this week we take a look at two of the companies that have made it happen, TACCOM and TANDEMKROSS.

This week Michael takes you through his GUNSITE 250 class with a host of ne’er do wells and his Tisas PX-9 Gen 3, which delivered the goods.

This week we take a look at what may be the most versatile revolver in the world, the Taurus 692 .357/.38 with a separate, easily interchangeable 9mm cylinder. Also, Michael gets a first look at a potential game-changer shotgun, the SULUN Tac-12 from SDS Importing…a poor man’s M4!

The Taurus G3c has consistently been one of the best selling concealed carry guns in America. In this week's TRIGGERED, we take a look at the G3c and its newest offspring -- concealed carry the way you want it!

This week we take a look at the new Volquartsen ENV pistol, built on that company’s 10/22 aluminum receiver. Is it the ultimate backpack gun?

The Sig P365’s weird FT Bullseye sight is a love it or hate it proposition. Here’s our original look at the SAS version of the most popular carry gun in America. Plus, an important interview with John Murphy at FPF Training!

Our second part look at what is easily the best out-of-the-box lever action rifle available today, the Marlin SBL 45-70, with a look at other rifles in that caliber, including the Henry.

This week we begin our two episode exploration of the new Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70, as “reimagined” by Ruger and manufactured in their Myodan, NC, facility — the same facility where they produce their ARs!

Jeff Gonzales at Trident Concepts has made a career of challenging orthodoxy. Here’s an inside look atone of the top trainers in the country.

The Volquartsen Mamba-X may be the best out-of-the-box .22 racegun Michael has ever shot. It is perfect for sports such as Rimfire Challenge and Steel Challenge competitions. Also, Jeff Gonzales, one of America’s premier firearms trainers, offers some strong words on the Real World.

Join us for a unique, in depth interview with Stephen Hunter, the “father” of the Swagger family saga, regular guest on GUN STORIES WITH JOE MANTEGNA and, all in all, a great guy to hang out with!

This week we take a look at some of the trends we will see in 2022. Also, a great interview with Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Hunter.

This week we featured interviews from trainer Mike “Ox” Ochsner on taking your training to another level and from Midway USA, Larry Potterfield’s thoughts on SHOT 2022.

This week our special interview with John Hearne about his can’t miss class, WHO WINS, WHO LOSES AND WHY. Also, from Heritage, the “Tactical Cowboy,” and yes, you can put a suppressor on a revolver!

This week a look at Spike's Tactical's implementation of the bi-axial recoil reduction system from Aviator Arms. Also, a look back at U.S.F.A.'s classic .44 Special Sheriff's Model single action.

This week we dip into the past for our comprehensive Polymer80 build, a gun that has gone on to become one of Michael’s favorites.

To kick off 2022, which will hopefully be better than the godawful 2021, we take a look at the newest generation of the Turkish-built PX-9 Gen 3, an excellent new offering from SDS Imports. We also debut the GX4 with its new optics ready slide, which makes a good little gun that much better.

These are the three guns that not just met, but exceeded Michael’s expectations for 2021…the best of the best!

The custom Sig P365, aimed at next year’s P365 EDC Championships at the Sig Academy, is now headed toward the finish line. Also, the Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 Creedmoor shows its character.

This week we take a refreshing dive into our ice cold Archives and return with yet another Glock that shook the world--the G19X.