Triggered! With Michael Bane

Michael once again returns to the general purpose rifle concept…can the Sig Cross in .308 fit the bill?

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!

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.

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.

This week Michael looks at D&L Sports amazing S&W grips, the first 10/22 build off the new Luth-AR MCA chassis and a novel system for creating a take-down AR!

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.

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!

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!

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.

We begin our exclusive video coverage of the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Round-Up at GUNSITE! Plenty more coverage coming in January 2024!

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.

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.

This week Michael looks at one of the newest versions of his all-time favorite lever action rifles, the Alaskan Takedown 1892 Winchester clone from Taylor's & Co. Accurate and handles great — what’s not to like?

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!

At SHOT Show, the real action is always in the basement, and 2023 was no different. Here’s a quick cruise through the room where innovation really takes place. We also caught up with a few old friends!

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!

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!

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!

On today’s TRIGGERED Special we start out with an interview with legendary knife trainer and THE BEST DEFENSE alumnus Michael Janich. There’s also a visit with Staccato, makers of some of the finest handguns in the world, and an interview with Ron Norton, importer of Barnaul Ammo, on the end of Russian ammunition.

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!

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.

While the Glock 4--with it’s G17-sized gripframe and G19-size slide--has taken the market by storm, the GUNSITE Glock Service Pistol takes it to a new level. Holosun optic, new Glock “minus” connector for the trigger and the GUNSITE Raven logo set the new GGSP apart. Plus, the .458 SOCOM SBR finished!

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.

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.

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.