Triggered! With Michael Bane

This week Michael looks at a couple of unique options in AR stocks — the Bilson rotating stock and the Stern Defense rapid release system for take-down ARs. Also, a look at the “forgotten” 9mms from Kahr Arms.

The Ruger Small Frame Autoloading Rifle (SFAR) has done a magnificent job of filling a niche for an AR-15 sized .308, with both reduced recoil and a price people can afford. It’s fun to shoot, too! Also, the Shield-sighted Tisas Stingray lightweight Commander 1911.

On the last day of SHOT Show 2020--before the world got COVID, Michael Bane went down to the basement looking for innovation. And he found it.

This week Michael takes a look at “Piglet,” the Commander-length, 10mm 1911 from Rock Island Armory. With 8-round 10mm mags, Piglet may be the best backcountry safety device ever. Also a look at the new Bushnell RX micro series red dot sights.

This week, a “golden oldie” from 2018 where Michael outlines his own practice regimen for hunting season.

This week Michael talks about the on-going modifications to the Henry Long Ranger to get it ready for Africa early next year, including incorporating the Spartan Precision magnetic bipod system. Also, the Trijicon RMRcc on the Taurus GX4 XL.

This week we spend more time with Ruger’s LC Carbine in 5.7 X 28, maybe the best “car gun” available today.

This week you get an inside look at our spectacular custom 10mm from SDS Imports/Tisas and built by Cylinder & Slide Shop. Wow! We also expand on the new Rock Island TM-22 race rifle, the newest and least expensive way to get into Rimfire Steel Challenge!

This week we take a look at the Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit at the Whittington Center…and be sure to watch for some long range shooting tips from Jim Gilliland!

This week we look at the new Taurus GX4 XL, the micro with the slightly longer slide and barrel. Results? Less muzzle flash and a less “snappy” recoil wave, making the little gun easier to control.

Following up on their early 2020 release of the Ruger 5.7 pistol in 5.7 X 28, Ruger rolls out a very light, very ergonomic carbine companion, the LC. Is this enough to finally light the fire on the 5.7 X 28 cartridge? Michael thinks yes.

This week Michael heads up to Riverton, Wyoming and Wyoming Tactical’s Long Range class. Will the finally completed Wilson Combat .308 deliver???

This week we go back to 2018 for a look at 14-inch barreled non-shotgun shotguns and, finally, Michael’s old Remington 870, originally with a pistol grip and now a folding stock, gets a new lease on life.

This week we take a deep dive into the Tisas/SDS Imports D10 “X” — and that’s definitely a capital X — the new 10mm 1911 from Turkey. Everyone who has handled this gun has been…awed. See why!

This week we take a deeper look at the Executive Grade Taurus 856 and compare to some of Michael’s favorite wheelguns, plus some slick leather to carry them in. In our Your Best Defense segment, what if you’re caught in an active shooter incident?

This week Michael features the Steiner MPS, one of the most in-demand red dot sights in the country. Plus, the Wilson Combat .308 is finally completed, up and running, plus a little bitty boot gun from Heritage.

Or rather, short-barreled, as Michael legally converts his .44 Magnum Rossi Ranch Hand mare’s leg style pistol into a short barreled rifle through an ATF Form 1. Was it worth it? We’ll let you be the judge.

This week Michael brings you up to date on his longterm project, building his perfect AR-10. A shortage of parts and winter lethargy have slowed the custom Wilson Combat .308, but we’re getting there. Also, a look at the new Bushnell RXS-250 red dot.

We talk a lot about modifying guns, but not nearly enough about modifying holsters, which in many ways is more important for concealed carry than the guns themselves. Here are the basics.

This week let’s take a look at the easiest way to build what was once the pride of the OSS, a suppressed Ruger Mk series .22…with a twist. Build it like Johnny Cash…one piece at a time! Also, the Rock Island VRF14 not-a-shotgun firearm.

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.