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 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

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