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Personal Defense World|#224 Gun Buyer's Guide

SCAR’D FOR LIFE

MY relationship with .308 Winchester/7.62mm NATO rifles is unpredictable. One day I love them; the next, I ignore them entirely. After retiring from law enforcement, I was allowed to explore other calibers like the .260 Remington, then the 6.5 Creedmoor. At serious distances, both of those will do anything a .308 could only dream of. So long as the barrel is in the 18- to 20-inch range, the 6.5 Creedmoor still rules. But shorten the barrel to 16 inches and things change, especially with the advent of lighter and faster .308 rounds in the 125- to 155-grain range. Barnes, DoubleTap, Hornady and others have really stepped up to the plate to produce reliable performers in this range, prompting me to reexamine my relationship with .308 rifles. Most recently, I took…

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Personal Defense World|#224 Gun Buyer's Guide

KIMBER’S K6s DASA

■ In all honesty, when it comes to concealed carry, I personally tend to go with a semi-auto. It’s just what I am accustomed to, and what I began with. However, one specific revolver I have fallen in love with and would consider carrying is the Kimber K6s DASA. With this revolver, Kimber has taken its proven K6s system and incorporated a double-action/single-action(DA/SA) trigger mechanism. This allows you to carry six .357 Magnum or .38 Special rounds in a super-compact envelope, but now you can cock the hammer for SA fire or leave it down for a DA trigger pull. The Kimber is simple yet elegant and strong. “Sexy and badass” sounds cliché, but it’s the best description I have for this gun. And I was surprised when it came…

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Personal Defense World|#224 Gun Buyer's Guide

THREE GUNS IN ONE

Frontiersmen lived off the land and relied on one gun to fill their bellies and save their hides in a fight. While a stationary homesteader might have several different rifles and shotguns, for practical reasons the men who had to move through the wild terrain and carry everything they needed on their backs (or the backs of their pack animals) typically carried a single rifle. In a modern, long-term wilderness-survival scenario, the same circumstances would apply. If I were left in the wake of an apocalyptic event like nuclear war or a massive EMP, the danger of violent attack from other survivors competing for scarce resources would be far greater than hostile 18th century Indians were to frontiersmen. Fortunately, the modern wilderness survivalist has countless technological advantages. In terms of…

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Personal Defense World|#224 Gun Buyer's Guide

DRY FIRING DONE RIGHT

One of the most common questions I get as an instructor is “What should I practice at the range?” It seems like a simple question, but it may actually be the most important one. Not everyone learns with the intention of improving. Some are satisfied with familiarity. Most are concealed-carry permit holders wanting to do so safely. A few want to learn to use their firearms in a fight, and fewer still look past that. One hopes they move on to more training, but that remains the exception. Time is probably the biggest hurdle, then cost, then the availability of good instructors or even a range they can use. That’s why my answer is a surprise to many: “Only what you need to.” Your range time should be focused on…

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LESS-LETHAL ALTERNATIVES

The reality is that not everyone is able to protect and arm themselves with guns. Whether guns are restricted because of your location and laws, or you are unable to carry a gun for whatever reason, you should never be defenseless. With that in mind, I recently scoured every catalog I could get to find less-lethal options that might appease self-defense-minded citizens as well as law enforcement officers looking to control suspects and crowds without drawing a firearm. These alternatives can help you immobilize a threat at least temporarily, e a look. KIMBER PEPPERBLASTER II The PepperBlaster II contains two charges of the most powerful and concentrated pepper solution on the market today. One shot will disable an attacker for up to 45 minutes and still leave you with one…

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HANDGUNS LARGE FORMAT

BRAVO COMPANY RECCE 11 KMR-A Caliber: 5.56mm Barrel: 11” Weight: 5.1 lbs Grip: BCM Gunfighter Mod 3 Sights: None Features: Semi-auto Finish: Matte black Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $1,399 BRAVO COMPANY RECCE 9/12 KMR-A Caliber: 300 BLK Barrel: 9”, 12” Weight: 4.9-5.2 lbs Grip: BCM Gunfighter Mod 3 Sights: None Features: Semi-auto Finish: Matte black Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $1,399-$1,499 CENTURY ARMS C39V2 Caliber: 7.62x39mm Barrel: 10.6” Weight: 6.55-7.6 lbs Grip: Magpul MOE Sights: AKM Features: Semi-auto Finish: Nitride Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $880-950 CENTURY ARMS DRACO NAK9 Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 11.14” Weight: 6.38 lbs Grip: Polymer Sights: AKM Features: Semi-auto Finish: Phosphate Capacity: 33+1 MSRP: $725 CENTURY ARMS U.S. DRACO Caliber: 7.62x39mm Barrel: 10.5” Weight: 6.3 lbs Grip: Polymer Sights: AKM Features: Semi-auto Finish: Nitride Capacity: 30+1 MSRP: $725 CHARLES DALY DEFENSE…

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RIFLES BOLT ACTION

BARRETT 95/99 Caliber: .50 BMG (95), .416 Barrett (99) Barrel: 29”, 32” Weight: 23-25 lbs Stock: Synthetic Sights: None Features: Bolt action Finish: Several options available Capacity: 1 (99), 5+1 (95) MSRP: $6,671 (95), $3,967-$4,222 (99) BARRETT FIELDCRAFT Caliber: 9 calibers from .243 Win to 6.5x55mm Barrel: 18”, 21”, 24” Weight: 5.2-5.6 lbs Stock: Carbon fiber Sights: None Features: Bolt action Finish: Stainless Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: Starts at $1,740 BARRETT MRAD Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor, .260 Rem, 7mm Rem Mag, .308 Win, .300 NM, .300 WM, .338 NM, .338 LM Barrel: 9.25”, 16”, 18” Weight: 7.2-7.9 lbs Stock: Magpul MOE Sights: Flip-up front and rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10/20/30-shot mag MSRP: $2,835-$3,159 CHRISTENSEN MODERN PRECISION RIFLE Caliber: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .300 Win, .300 Norma, .338 Lapua…

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SHOTGUNS SEMI-AUTOS

BENELLI ETHOS Gauge: 12, 20, 28 Barrel: 26”, 28” Weight: 5.3-6.5 lbs Stock: Walnut with Progessive Comfort Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Semi-auto Finish: Anodized, blued or nickel-plated Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $1,999-$2,199 BENELLI M2/M4 TACTICAL Gauge: 12, 20, (2-3/4”, 3” chambers) Barrel: 18.5”, 21”, 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 5.2-7.8 lbs Stock: Synthetic Sights: Red bar front, ghost ring rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Black or Realtree APG Capacity: 3+1/5+1 MSRP: $1,249-$2,299 BENELLI SUPER BLACK EAGLE 3 Gauge: 12 (2-3/4”, 3”, 3-1/2” chambers) Barrel: 26”, 28” Weight: 7.05-7.2 lbs Stock: Synthetic, walnut Sights: Red bar front, mid-bead Features: Semi-auto Finish: Many options available Capacity: 2+1 MSRP: $1,899-$1,999 BENELLI VINCI/SUPER VINCI Gauge: 12 (2-3/4”, 3”, 3-1/2” chambers) Barrel: 24”, 26”, 28”, 30” Weight: 6.9-7.1 lbs Stock: Synthetic Sights: Red front, mid-metal bead Features: Semi-auto…

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SHOTGUNS/RIFLES SINGLE-SHOT & OTHER

CHARLES DALY HONCHO Gauge: 12, 20, .410 Barrel: 14” Weight: 4.1-4.7 lbs Grip: Synthetic Sights: Fixed blade front Features: Pump action Finish: Matte black Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $309-$369 CHARLES DALY TRIPLE BARREL Gauge: 12, 20, 28, .410 Barrels: 18.5”, 26”, 28” Weight: 6.8-8.7 lbs Stock: Wood, synthetic Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Break action Finish: Black, blued, white, camo Capacity: 3 MSRP: $1,909-$2,665 CHIAPPA LITTLE BADGER Caliber: 9mm Flobert, .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag Barrel: 16.5”, 24” Weight: 2.9-3.6 lbs Stock: Skeletionized, wood Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear Features: Break action Finish: Black Capacity: 1 MSRP: $217-$261 CHIAPPA M6 Caliber/Gauge: .22 LR, .22 Mag, 12, 20 Barrels: 18.5” Weight: 5.8-6 lbs Stock: PPS foam and steel Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear Features: Break action Finish: Blued Capacity: 2 MSRP: $680-$887…

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BRINGING BACKUP

Recently, a buddy of mine and I were talking all things concealed carry, and the subject of backup guns became a topic of conversation. Neither of us are law enforcement, and in his opinion, civilians don’t have a pressing need for backup weapons. His argument was that it’s the police officer’s job to engage and pursue criminals, and they have a much higher probability of needing a backup weapon in case things go south. This outlook was a bit perplexing to me since I always believed that, as a concealed carrier, having a backup weapon was as natural and necessary as breathing air. On the surface, he was correct that cops have a much higher probability of getting into a gunfight than civilians, but if that was his reasoning, why…

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ULTRALIGHT RANGER

FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS, I’VE HAD A RUNNING CONVERSATION WITH BILL WILSON OF WILSON COMBAT. My intent has been to convince Bill that the shooting public has a need for a “ gentleman’s rifle.” In other words, I wanted a lightweight rifle that the average Southern gentleman would carry as he strolled the woodlands of his plantation. As you would expect from any writer, I have given him the specifications of my dream gun while totally ignoring the realities of production and marketing. After all, if I wanted it, I just assumed everyone else would. I’ve talked about a bolt-action rifle with a walnut stock and metalwork that sports a deep blued finish. I’ve preached about an action sized down for my favorite cartridge—the 7.62x40 WT—with a short 18-…

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12-GA. BOOM STICK

THE Mossberg 590 Shockwave wave is a new concept, at least for a major manufacturer. It ’s a civilian- legal firearm that fires 12-gauge shells. Mossberg had to thread the needle by navigating various firearms laws to get this new model on the shelves. The reason the Shockwave received so much fanfare is because it has a barrel length of just 14.38 inches. This stunned the masses because shotguns are required to have an 18-inch barrel. However, the Shockwave isn’t a “shotgun.” It’s a “firearm,” according to the law. First, the Shockwave does not ship from the factory with a shoulder stock, but with a bird’s-head Raptor grip from Shockwave Technologies. Since no shoulder stock was ever attached, it’s technically not considered a shotgun, but rather a firearm as defined…

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DYNAMIC CZ DUO

THE ability to be prepared for and readily engage a threat depends on context. A soldier would not go to war with a five-shot snubbie as his primary weapon, and a good citizen isn’t going to take a squad automatic weapon (SAW) to the office every day. For one thing, they aren’t good choices for the conditions, and for another, plunking a SAW down on the conference table next to the donuts just wouldn’t be polite. CZ-USA recognized the disparate needs of different types of gunslingers in this world and recently introduced two new pistols to help fill in some of the gaps. Based on the P-10 platform which enjoyed tremendous success with the release of the P-10 C, the company is now offering bookends to the product line with…

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AUTOLOADERS

AMERICAN CLASSIC Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP Barrel: 3.5”, 5” Weight: 32.45-37.28 ounces Grips: Wood Sights: Dovetail front, Novak-style rear Features: SA Finish: Blue, hard chrome, duotone Capacity: 7+1/8+1/9+1 MSRP: $609-$804 BERETTA APX CENTURION Caliber: 9mm, .40 Barrel: 3.7” Weight: 27 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: 3-dot Features: Striker-fired Finish: Nitride Capacity: 10+1/13+1/15+1 MSRP: $575 AUTO-ORDNANCE 1911 Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel: 5” Weight: 39 ounces Grips: Polymer, wood Sights: Blade front, drift-adjustable rear Features: SA Finish: Black oxide Capacity: 7+1 MSRP: $637-$662 BERETTA APX COMPACT Caliber: 9mm, .40 Barrel: 3.7” Weight: 26.4-27.2 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: 3-dot Features: Striker-fired Finish: Nitride Capacity: 10+1/13+1 MSRP: $575 BERETTA 92X PERFORMANCE Caliber: 9mm Barrel: 4.9” Weight: 47.7 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: Replaceable target Features: DA/SA Finish: Nistan alloy Capacity: 10+1/15+1 MSRP: $1,399 BERETTA M9A3 BLACK…

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HANDGUNS SINGLE-SHOT & OTHER

BOND ARMS BACKUP Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP, optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 2.5” Weight: 18-19 ounces Grips: Rubber Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Matte stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $435 BOND ARMS COWBOY DEFENDER Caliber: Over 20 calibers from .22 LR to .410 via optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 3” Weight: 19 ounces Grips: Rosewood Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Satin stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $440 BOND ARMS MAMA BEAR Caliber: .357 Mag/.38 Special, optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 2.5” Weight: 18.5 ounces Grips: Rosewood, pink Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Satin stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $435 BOND ARMS PATRIOT Caliber: .45 Colt/.410, .357 Mag/.38 Special, optional interchangeable barrels Barrels: 3” Weight: 21.5 ounces Grips: Rosewood Sights: Fixed Features: SA Finish: Satin stainless Capacity: 2 MSRP: $560 (includes holster) BOND ARMS RANGER II Caliber:…

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RIFLES LEVER ACTION

CHIAPPA 1886 Caliber: .45-70 Barrel: 18”, 22”, 26” Weight: 7.4-10 lbs Stock: Wood Sights: Various Features: Lever action Finish: Color casehardened, chrome Capacity: 4+1/7+1/8+1 MSRP: $1,569-$1,836 CHIAPPA 1892 Caliber: .357 Mag, .45 Colt, .44-40, .44 Mag Barrel: 16”, 20” 24” Weight: 4.8-7.3 lbs Stock: Wood Sights: Various Features: Lever action Finish: Color casehardened Capacity: 4+1/5+1/8+1/10+1/12+1 MSRP: $1,317-$2,665 CIMARRON 1866 YELLOWBOY “PAWNEE” CARBINE Caliber: .45 Colt Barrel: 19” Weight: N/A Stock: Wood Sights: Blade front, adjustable rear Features: Lever action Finish: Brass frame, blued Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $1,397 CIMARRON 1876 TEXAS RANGER “PRESIDIO” Caliber: .50-95 Barrel: 20” Weight: 9.95 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Fix front, ladder-style rear Features: Lever action Finish: Blued Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $1,949 CIMARRON 1894 CARBINE Caliber: .30-30, .38-55 Barrel: 20” Weight: 6.85 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade…

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SHOTGUNS PUMP ACTION

BENELLI NOVA/SUPERNOVA Gauge: 12, 20 (2-3/4”, 3”, 3-1/2” chambers) Barrel: 18”, 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 6.4-8.1 lbs Stock: ComforTech, SteadyGrip Sights: Red bar front Features: Pump action Finish: Many options available Capacity: 3+1/4+1/5+1 MSRP: $449-$929 CHARLES DALY Gauge: 12, 20 Barrel: 18.5”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 28” Weight: 5-7.38 lbs Stock: Wood, synthetic Sights: Various Features: Pump action Finish: Camo, black, nickel Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $249-$499 CZ 612/620/628 Gauge: 12, 20 (2-3/4”, 3”, 3-1/2” chambers) Barrel: 26”, 28”, 32” Weight: 5.21-6.8 lbs Stock: Walnut, synthetic Sights: Fixed, fiber-optic, bead front Features: Pump action Finish: Matte black, camo Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $389-$549 FABARM STF 12 Gauge: 12 (3” chamber) Barrel: 18” Weight: N/A Stock: Polymer Sights: Detachable front and ghost-ring rear Features: Pump action Finish: Black, FDE Capacity: 5+1 MSRP: $1,225-$1,315 FN…

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BLACK POWDER PISTOLS

1847 WALKER DRAGOON Caliber: .44 Barrel: 9” Weight: 70-87 ounces Grips: Walnut Sights: Blade front, V-notch rear Features: SA Finish: Casehardened, brass, blued, Original Capacity: 6 MSRP: $359-$433 (From Cimarron, Taylor’s & Co., Uberti) 1849 POCKET Caliber: .31 Barrel: 4” Weight: 24 ounces Grips: Walnut Sights: Brass bead front, V-notch rear Features: SA Finish: Blued, Original, white Capacity: 5/6 MSRP: $359-$2,150 (From Cimarron, Taylor’s & Co.) 1851 NAVY Caliber: .36, .44 Barrel: 7.5” Weight: 36-40 ounces Grips: Walnut Sights: Blade front, notch hammer rear Features: SA Finish: Casehardened, blued, Original Capacity: 6 MSRP: $200-$1,750 (From Cimarron, EMF, Taylor’s & Co., Uberti) 1860 ARMY Caliber: .44 Barrel: 5.5”, 8” Weight: 43-48 ounces Grips: Walnut, simulated white ivory Sights: Blade front, V-notch rear Features: SA Finish: Casehardened, brass, blued, Original Capacity: 6…

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AIRGUNS PISTOLS

GLOCK 19 Caliber: .177 Barrel: 4.25” Weight: 25.6 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, 410 fps Finish: Black Capacity: 16 MSRP: $70 (From Uramex USA) LEGENDS ACE IN THE HOLE Caliber: .177 Barrel: 3.5” Weight: 31.2 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, 340 fps Finish: Weathered Capacity: 6 MSRP: $130 (From Uramex USA) HECKLER & KOCH USP Caliber: .177 Barrel: 4” Weight: 34.6 ounces Grips: Synthetic Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, 325 fps Finish: Black Capacity: 16 MSRP: $100 (From Uramex USA) SIG SAUER 1911 Caliber: .177 Barrel: 5” Weight: 41.6 ounces Grips: Alloy Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, up to 410 fps Finish: Duo-tone, PVD Capacity: 16 MSRP: $111 SIG SAUER P226 Caliber: .177 Barrel: 5” Weight: 37.9 ounces Grips: Polymer Sights: Fixed Features: CO2, up to 480 fps…

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DIRECTORY OF MANUFACTURERS/ IMPORTERS

Auto-Ordnance: auto-ordnance.com Avidity Arms: eagleimportsinc.com Barrett: barrett.net Benelli: benelliusa.com Beretta: beretta.com Bersa: bersa.com Bond Arms: bondarms.com Bravo Company: bravocompanyusa.com Bushmaster Firearms: bushmaster.com Canik: canikusa.com Century Arms: centuryarms.com Charles Daly: charlesdaly.com Charter Arms: charterarms.com Chiappa Firearms: chiappafirearms.com Christensen Arms: christensenarms.com Cimarron Firearms: cimarron-firearms.com Colt: colt.com Comanche: eagleimportsinc.com CZ-USA: cz-usa.com Dan Wesson: cz-usa.com Daniel Defense: danieldefense.com Dark Storm Industries: dark-storm.com Desert Tech: deserttech.com Dixie Gun Works: dixiegunworks.com DPMS: dpmsinc.com DRD Tactical: drdtactical.com Eagle Imports: eagleimportsinc.com EMF: emf-company.com European American Armory: eaacorp.com FN: fnamerica.com Franchi USA: franchiusa.com Glock: glock.us Heckler & Koch: hk-usa.com Henry Repeating Arms: henryrepeating.com IWI US: iwi.us Kahr Arms: kahr.com Kimber: kimberamerica.com KRISS USA: kriss-usa.com Les Baer: lesbaer.com Llama: eagleimportsinc.com LWRC International: lwrci.com Magnum Research: magnumresearch.com Marlin Firearms: marlinfirearms.com Merkel USA: merkel-usa.com Metro Arms: eagleimportsinc.com Mossberg: mossberg.com Navy Arms: navyarms.com…

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ROCKIN’ A REVOLVER?

IN A WORLD with so many semi-automatic weapons, with their high round counts and quick reloads, some people wonder if the revolver still has a place when it comes to everyday protection or concealed carry. Some folks argue that the revolver is an antiquated design, a hindrance should you have to rely on it to save your life. Contrary to this view, there are still many gun owners out there rocking revolvers. Revolvers definitely have stellar attributes that keep their fanbase going strong. This article isn’t meant to point out reasons why the revolver is better than other guns, but rather to shed light on why it shouldn’t be dismissed as a viable option. The revolver has been with us and trusted for many years, and will be for years…

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AGENTS OF NIGHT HAWK

AT the 2017 NRA show in Atlanta, Nighthawk Custom surprised the market by introducing a collaborative pistol. The company had worked with Agency Arms, RailScales and Hillbilly 223 to produce the Agent 1, a Commander-sized 9mm 1911. As with many projects, the genesis of the Agent 1 started with a phone call. In November of 2016, Steve Fisher, the founder of Sentinel Concepts, was visiting Nighthawk’s headquarters in Berryville, Arkansas. Fisher is a big fan of Nighthawk’s 1911s as well as the work that Agency Arms does on Glocks, so he pitched the idea of a collaborative pistol to Nighthawk’s Mark Stone and Nelson Davis. He then got on the phone and called Mike Parks of Agency Arms. With introductions made, the seed was planted. Several months later, at the…

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HOWDAH YA DO?

“Howdah”is one of those mythical words that invokes visions of a big-game safari on the plains of Africa. Merriam-Webster defines the word as being “a seat or covered pavilion on the back of an elephant or camel.” But it also refers to a large-caliber handgun used in India and Africa during the heyday of the British Empire. This was a time when hunters often searched for game on the backs of elephants, and a powerful handgun proved useful in close quarters. This brings us to a modern take that harkens back to the 19th century. A few years ago, the Italian Firearms Group (IFG) began importing the Davide Pedersoli Howdah. The original model was a faithful Italian reproduction of the Ithaca Auto & Burglar, which was introduced in the early…

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SEEING RED

■ As I mentioned, I tested both P-10 pistols with a Trijicon RMR in place. Like comparable products on the market, the Trijicon RMR is a parallax-free 1X reflex sight. I got my hands on the Adjustable LED RM07 with a 6.5-MOA red dot. This translates to approximately 1.6 inches of coverage at 25 yards. Unlike the standard RMR, this particular model also includes a sensor that automatically changes the red dot’s brightness depending on the available light, though it has the manual settings as well. The power is activated with one of two buttons on the side that also let you cycle through the manual settings. To conserve battery life, after 16.5 hours since the last button push, the Adjustable LED RMR will revert back to the automatic brightness…

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HANDGUNS REVOLVERS

BIG FRAME REVOLVER Caliber: Over 12 calibers from .44 Mag to .500 Mag Barrel: 5”, 5.25”, 7.5”, 10” Weight: 57.6-84.8 ounces Grips: Rubber Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear Features: SA Finish: Brushed stainless steel (many custom options available) Capacity: 5 MSRP: $1,184 (from Magnum Research) CHARTER ARMS PITBULL/BULLDOG MAG PUG Caliber: 9mm, .40, .357 Mag, .44 Special Barrel: 2.2”, 2.3”, 2.5”, 4.2” Weight: 19.5-25 ounces Grips: Neoprene, CT Lasergrips Sights: Blade front, notch or adjustable rear Features: DA/SA or DAO Finish: Various Capacity: 5 MSRP: $396-$696 CHIAPPA 1873 Caliber: .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag, .38 Special, .45 Colt Barrel: 4.75”, 5.5”, 7.5”, 12” Weight: 35.2-48 ounces Grips: Wood, plastic Sights: Fixed front, adjustable rear Features: SA Finish: Black, antique Capacity: 6/10 MSRP: $185-$429 CHIAPPA RHINO Caliber: 9mm, .40, .357…

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RIFLES AUTOLOADERS

AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINE Caliber: .30 Barrel: 18” Weight: 5.4-5.8 lbs Stock: Walnut, folding wire (Paratrooper model) Sights: Blade front, aperture rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Pakerized Capacity: 10+1/15+1 MSRP: $860-$1,084 (From Kahr Arms) BARRETT MODEL 82A1 Caliber: .416 Barrett, .50 BMG Barrel: 20”, 29” Weight: 31.45-32.72 lbs Stock: Synthetic Sights: Front post, adjustable rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Various Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $7,777-$9,323 BARRETT M107A1 Caliber: .50 BMG Barrel: 20”, 29” Weight: 27.4-28.7 lbs Stock: Aluminum, synthetic Sights: Front post, adjustable rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10+1 MSRP: $12,281 BARRETT REC7 GEN II Caliber: 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC Barrel: 9.25”, 16”, 18” Weight: 7.2-7.9 lbs Stock: Magpul MOE Sights: Flip-up front and rear Features: Semi-auto Finish: Cerakote Capacity: 10+1/20+1/30+1 MSRP: $2,835-$3,159 BENELLI R1 Caliber: .30-06, .300 WM, .338 WM Barrel: 22”, 24”…

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RIFLES PUMP

HENRY PUMP ACTION OCTAGON Caliber: .22 S/L/LR, .22 Mag Barrel: 20” Weight: 6 lbs Stock: American walnut Sights: Brass bead front, semi-buckhorn rear Features: Pump action Finish: Black Capacity: 12+1/16+1(L)/21+1(S) MSRP: $578-$620 NAVY ARMS LIGHTNING Caliber: .357 Mag, .45 Colt Barrel: 20”, 24” Weight: 6.39-6.83 lbs Stock: Deluxe American walnut Sights: Gold bead front, semi-buckhorn rear Features: Pump action Finish: Casehardened Capacity: 10+1/13+1 MSRP: $2,450 REMINGTON 7600 Caliber: .270, .30-06, .308 Win Barrel: 18.5”, 22” Weight: 7.25-7.5 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Iron Features: Pump action Finish: Polished blue Capacity: 4+1 MSRP: $771-$918 TROY PUMP ACTION Caliber: .223 Rem, 300 BLK .308 Win, .243 Win, .338 Fed Barrel: 16”, 18” Weight: 6-8.5 lbs Stock: Troy BattleAx CQB, A2 Sights: None, Troy folding BattleSights Features: Pump action Finish: Black anodized, Mossy Oak…

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SHOTGUNS DOUBLE-BARRELED

BENELLI 828U Gauge: 12 Barrels: 26”, 28” Weight: 6.5-6.6 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Fiber-optic front Features: Over/under Finish: Engraved nickel-plated, black anodized Capacity: 2 MSRP: $2,499-$2,999 BERETTA 690 FIELD 1 VITTORIA Gauge: 20 Barrels: 28” Weight: 6 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Steel front bead Features: Over/under Finish: Nickel-plated Capacity: 2 MSRP: $2,650 BERETTA 690 SPORTING VITTORIA Gauge: 12 Barrels: 30” Weight: 7.2 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Steel mid-bead, white Bradley front Features: Over/under Finish: Nickel-plated Capacity: 2 MSRP: $3,000 BERETTA 695 FIELD Gauge: 12, 20 Barrels: 26”, 28” Weight: 7.4 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Steel front bead Features: Over/under Finish: Nickel-plated Capacity: 2 MSRP: $4,250 CENTURY ARMS JW-2000 Gauge: 12, 20 Barrels: 20” Weight: 7.84 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Front gold bead Features: Side-by-side Finish: Blued Capacity: 2 MSRP: $330…

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Personal Defense World|#224 Gun Buyer's Guide

BLACK POWDER RIFLES

CHIAPPA MUZZLELOADERS Caliber: .58 Barrel: 33”, 39”, 40”, 42” Weight: 2.2-10.6 lbs Stock: Wood Sights: Various options Features: Flintlock Finish: Various options Capacity: 1 MSRP: $904-$1,111 DIXIE GUN WORKS 1766/177 CHARLEVILLE MUSKET Caliber: .69 Barrel: 40” Weight: 10.5 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Fixed blade, brass stud Features: Flintlock Finish: Polished steel Capacity: 1 MSRP: $1,450-$1,700 DIXIE GUN WORKS 1861 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET Caliber: .58 Barrel: 40” Weight: 10 lbs Stock: Walnut Sights: Blade front, steel rear Features: Percussion Finish: Armory bright Capacity: 1 MSRP: $1,100-$1,200 DIXIE GUN WORKS ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWKEN Caliber: .54 Barrel: 34.7” Weight: 10 lbs Stock: Walnut, maple Sights: Fixed Features: Percussion Finish: Casehardened Capacity: 1 MSRP: $1,175-$1,600 NAVY ARMS PARKER-HALE WHITWORTH Caliber: .451 Barrel: 36” Weight: 9.7 lbs Stock: Delux American walnut Sights: Blade front, ladder rear…

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Personal Defense World|#224 Gun Buyer's Guide

AIRGUNS RIFLES

RUGER YUKON MAGNUM Caliber: .177, .22 Barrel: 16.25” Weight: 9 lbs Stock: Hardwood Sights: Five-post front, adjustable rear, 3-9x32 scope Features: ReAxis gas piston Finish: Blued Capacity: 1 MSRP: $260 (From Umarex USA) SIG SAUER MCX ASP Caliber: .177, .22 Barrel: 18” Weight: 7.3 lbs Stock: Synthetic Sights: Flip-up front and rear, optional scope Features: CO2, up to 700 fps Finish: Black, FDE Capacity: 30 MSRP: $222-$300 SIG SAUER MPX ASP Caliber: .177, .22 Barrel: 8” Weight: 6.13 lbs Stock: Synthetic Sights: Flip-up front and rear, optional red dot Features: CO2, up to 700 fps Finish: Black, FDE Capacity: 30 MSRP: $200-$278 UMAREX FORGE Caliber: .177 Barrel: 14.8” Weight: 7.8 lbs Stock: Wood Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear, 4x32 scope Features: TNT gas piston Finish: Blued Capacity: 1 MSRP: $160…

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