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Gun Review: Winchester 1300 Deer Slug Shotgun

Here at the Truth About Guns, we often review the latest and greatest in firearms. Typically older guns fall into the Obscure Object of Desire category. What about guns that are old but still common,...

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Shotgun Mini Shells: A Shotgunner on Their Advantages, Drawbacks and Best Uses

I love shotguns. I always have and I come from a family who used shotguns for hunting deer, shooting birds, and defending the homestead. In the Marines, I was one of the few Marines issued a Mossberg...

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Gear Review: Streamlight TLR-7 Sub Gun Light

Shrinking tech doesn’t affect the gun industry much. There’s only so much room for a 5.56-round or a 9mm magazine. Where we see some advancement is in the electronics we slap on our guns. Red dots and...

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Gun Review: Taurus Defender 856 TORO Revolver

Most of the revolvers I’ve ever owned have been from Taurus. I used to believe revolvers were the more reliable gun, but every Taurus revolver I’ve own has had some major malfunction. That includes...

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Gun Review: Beretta PMXs Pistol ‘Subgun’

It’s been a while since Beretta produced a submachine gun. While SMGs might be en vogue mostly amongst the uber-tactical crowd here, they still tend to please European police forces. They’re smaller...

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Ask TTAG: Why Does X Gun Cost So Much More than Y Gun?

Why do some guns cost substantially more than others? That’s a question many of our readers have and you see it reflected in the comments, particularly when we review a more expensive gun. TTAG reader...

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Things That Don’t Suck: The Magpul MS3 Sling

I love it when a company takes something simple and works to make it better. For example…slings. At its most basic, a sling is a strap that makes carrying your rifle (or shotgun) easier. It’s as simple...

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Things That Don’t Suck: Defender Tactical CoSight for Mossberg Shotguns

I don’t work for Defender Tactical, and I have never received any compensation from Defender Tactical. However, I did have a hand in designing their new CoSight system you see here. I don’t want to...

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What the Gun Control Industry Will Never Understand About the Second...

If I made a list of things anti-gunners didn’t understand, it would start with our basic Civil Rights and end with how to use toilet paper. Ultimately, I couldn’t list everything they don’t get,...

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Things That Don’t Suck: The Range Buddy App

Like pretty much everyone who reads TTAG, I like to shoot. I like to head to the range, and I find no better way to waste time and money than by turning it into noise. With that said, I also like to...

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Obscure Object of Desire: Mossberg M44US .22LR Training Rifle

US military service weapons fall into two categories: expensive or impossible to obtain. Machine guns are virtually impossible, and everything else is expensive. Look at the prices of Garands or those...

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The 5 Best Shooting Drills to Make the Most of Your Range Time

Firearms drills are an absolute blast. They sharpen your skills, give you a challenge at the range and can change the way you think about shooting and self-defense. They can also be an eye-opener, and...

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Gun Review: CMMG Resolute MkGs Pistol Caliber Carbine

I enjoy pistol-caliber carbines. I understand the complaints and reasons why others aren’t fans of them. I find them so much fun and cheaper to shoot than my 5.56 and .308 caliber rifles. They tend to...

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Gear Review: Swampfox Sentinel II Red Dot Sight

Swampfox has carved a name into the red dot, LPVO, variable, and prism optic world as a budget-friendly manufacturer that isn’t afraid to do things differently. They’ve been pretty active in the world...

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Things That Don’t Suck: Clip-N-Shoot Dry Fire Training System

While dry fire practice is very beneficial, it’s always boring. Well, it can be. Ten reps often feel like 50. Just plain dry firing gets boring and doesn’t always offer the best practice. Yet, dry fire...

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Things That Don’t Suck Xinfared T2 Pro Thermal Camera

Have you ever looked into buying any kind of thermal imaging device? They’re not cheap. I was stunned that Holosun was producing the DRS with thermal capability for less than two grand. Any...

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Gear Review: Zeta6 K-Clip Speedloader

Speed loaders are the superior revolver reloading device. They’re faster and easier to use. No they aren’t…speed strips are. They’re easier to carry and allow you to top off your wheel gun. That’s what...

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Things That Don’t Suck: The Gunzee for Concealed Carry Holsters

It’s supposed to be comforting, not comfortable! How many times have we heard that in the gun world? I get the idea behind the phrase, but I want it to be comfy too. What’s the main reason we carry...

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Is the 1911 Pistol Finally Oudated?

More than a century ago John Moses Browning created the 1911 semi-automatic pistol. Over time the design has evolved slightly to be safer, better for mass-production, and more accurate. However, the...

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Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC Folding Pistol Carbine

Smith and Wesson has been leaning into their more creative side in the last few years. The bullpup M&P 12, the M&P 5.7, and of course now the M&P FPC. Some, including KelTec, have pointed...

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