One from the safe: Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum

My Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum, sporting a rifle butt stock cover with integrated sling from RLO Custom Leather

This Henry Classic Lever Action .22 Magnum was my first lever action, and the third article in this series. I had originally bought a different brand of  .22 WMR handgun and matching carbine, but the quality and performance disappointed me. Which is why I sold them both, but kept the ammo. And we all know … Read more

MAX-9 from Ruger, a Great EDC Option

Ruger's 9mm 12+1 MAX-9

In the crowded EDC market, the new Ruger MAX-9 manages to stand out. It does so by ticking the boxes that new and seasoned shooters look for. That includes up to 12+1 of 9mm, and a tritium/fiber optic front sight in an optics-ready package. There’s more to it, which I’ll cover below, but it’s competitively … Read more

Project Victory: SW22 Victory Upgrades Part 1

TandemKross halo Charging RIng installed on my S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory

Project Victory, a series on SW22 Victory Upgrades, started simply enough. After shooting a friend’s S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory Target Model 6″ Carbon Fiber Target Barrel, I was left with two thoughts. One, the name is way too long, but they do make it clear that this is a target pistol. And two, I … Read more

SB22 Fixed Kit for the Ruger 22 Charger and 10/22

SB Tactical's SB22 Fixed Kit for the Ruger 22 Charger and 10/22 installed on my 22 Charger

When I first saw the SB22 Fixed Kit from SB Tactical, there was no question that I’d need to get one. I’ve had a completely stock 22 Charger since last October. This barreled action drops right into this lightweight polymer chassis perfectly. The rear Picatinny rail makes the SB22 Fixed Kit chassis ideal for a … Read more

Rail Mount Adjustable Monopod from TSW

Rail Mount Adjustable Monopod from The Secret Weapon (TSW)

If you’re into any sort of precision shooting, then the Rail Mount Adjustable Monopod from The Secret Weapon (TSW) might interest you. Last year, Ruger sent me their Precision Rimfire to review. In my quest to wring as much accuracy as I could out of it, I went looking for a monopod. I found one … Read more

LCP MAX – New Summer EDC From Ruger

Ruger's new LCP MAX 10+1 .380 Auto

Ruger’s LCP MAX continues the trend of small pistols with large capacities. Except this one is even smaller, yet still packs 10+1 or 12+1 rounds of .380 into its tiny form factor. It that sounds familiar, it’s because that’s the current approach (which I happen to like) for carry pistols. If it looks familiar, that’s … Read more