Triggered! With Michael Bane

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?

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

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...

This week we take a look at our prime “test bed” for scopes, the FN TSR (Tactical Sport Rifle) in its many iterations and our newest long-range scope, the Maven RS.4 5-30X FFP. Plus, have you ever heard of TACRIG holsters? Well, here’s your chance.

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

This week we go hands-on with Mossberg’s new MC2sc 9mm mini-pistol, and the results are impressive. Also, the Maven Optics scope migrates to the Volquartsen Summit with great results.

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!

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!

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 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.

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 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 TRIGGERED goes to Africa for Michael’s fourth safari just two weeks ago. Find out what gear was perfect for the African bush and what didn’t make the cut.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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