Nighthawk Custom has been the source of beautiful 1911s for over two decades. Mark Stone and his team of exceptional gun smiths have produced nothing short of art guns. An area where Nighthawk excels is in collaborations. One of their most successful has been their work with Agency Arms. Their
When I got into suppressors, I kept hearing folks debate the advantages of sealed cans. They’re self-cleaning, the argument goes. I got to thinking about guns along the same line. Could it be possible that some guns are self-cleaning, too? If so, the logical place to start would be with
The “Doubles Drill” is one of my “go-to” handgun training tools. Two of my respected shooting partners—a retired FBI HRT member and a regional law enforcement firearms instructor—often employ the Doubles Drill as part of their training routine. Their regard for the Doubles Drill is such that they spend approximately
Are you looking for a custom Sig 320? Many people would say yes but don’t have the time or resources to commission a gunsmith. Fear not because there is another option. While it has been running for some time, many people don’t know about SIG Custom Works Concierge Service. If
When Kimber launched the K6XS, it quickly caught the attention of the revolver community. Especially those who prioritize weight, concealability, and capacity in their everyday carry (EDC). Having spent the past year carrying this revolver, I’ve been able to assess its performance in multiple scenarios and conditions. I am impressed
While many quickly declare the 1911 as dead or out to pasture, the design lives on. The fact is that the 1911 has many solid performance characteristics that are highly desirable. A company that recognizes that is OA Defense. However, they have an interesting take on the 1911. They combine
Good ideas will be copied. Glock’s reliable, accurate, and efficiently made Safe Action polymer pistols changed the way we thought about handguns. They’ve been around long enough that the ideas embodied in Glock’s core patents are fair game for imaginative people to expand on. This leads us to the example
FN made a significant splash in the industry when they released their popular FN Reflex micro-compact, semiautomatic pistol line. They were designed for deep concealment with maximum capacity and enduring accuracy. They were purpose-built to ensure reliability and control never come into question. Today, they expanded that line with the FN
Last October, I was invited out to the Staccato Ranch for a sneak peek at the upcoming Staccato HD P4 and HD P5. These are two pistols the newly appointed CEO Buck Pierson claimed would change the game. When I pressed him for more, all he would tell me was
