handguns

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Range Report: Police trade in S&W M&P9 9mm

Police trade in S&W M&P9 9mm with 3 – 17 rnd magazines and Night Sights from Buds Guns Shop. Ok, so let me start off by saying that according to my family I have a hard core firearm addiction. I personally, like to think of it as a personal calling. Much like JC who loves […]

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THE GUNS OF A FULLY STOCKED ARMORY

The Guns of A Fully Stocked Armory

I’m often asked questions like, “What guns should I own?” …and if you search online, you’ll find plenty of articles on what guns to buy for the apocalypse.  This article isn’t about that scenario. I’ve also already done an article on choosing your EDC handgun, so this won’t be about that topic either. Finally, this […]

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1911 Handgun Variants

Hey Guys, Ken here from Midwest Rifle Works with another product review. This time, I want to discuss the 1911 platform. “Why the 1911?” I’m glad you asked! The 1911 has been around for over a century. It was utilized in both World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and it sees limited use […]

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Member EDC – JR Grounds

Member EDC – JR Grounds

I have recently asked members to post what they carry on an everyday basis, so I figured it was only fair to post mine. To start, I need to explain I have my EDC separated into various levels.  When I wore a Tactical gear, it would separated into various levels of gear.  For instance, my […]

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Canik TP9SA Semi Automatic Pistol

Canik TP9SA Handgun Review

For those who know me, I am a gun geek.  I live to try out, and explore new and different weapons platforms. This is usually a very expensive proposition. A few months ago, a friend of mine, who is a firearms instructor in the Chicagoland area told me about a new pistol he had purchased.  […]

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Glock vs XD

A few words on choosing a defensive handgun

A lot of people come in to my store, and ask me what is the best handgun for them to carry. Often, they are shocked when I or my staff don’t pitch them a certain brand or type of firearm.( Let’s be honest, we all have our favorites) We tell potential customers there are some […]

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Magpul Glock 17 Magazine Review

After waiting what seemed like an eternity, I finally received my batch of Magpul Glock magazines. These were the new version which were re-designed after Magpul had issues with the original version. A friend of mine had a new Glock 17 he needed to break in but didn’t have time. I had a case of ammo, a free weekend, and a desire to test these magazines, so it was a perfect opportunity.

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