Firearm Reviews
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Let’s get one thing out of the way: I’ve been sitting on this Springfield Armory Hellcat Review for some time now, and I’ve been carrying this particular firearm nearly since it’s release. There have been plenty of other articles related to the Springfield Armory Hellcat that I’ve done over the years, but never an in-depth…
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Firstly, a profound apology to Kristina at FN for the tardy review that follows. Picture me sheepishly peeking out from behind this mountain of tardiness, waving a white flag fashioned from a shooting range target. It’s been over 3 years since I was invited to an event for the FN 509 LS EDGE and with…
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![[VIDEO] Firearm Review: IWI Masada 9S Slim ORP](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2023/07/20230714_095419.jpg/w=1200,h=900)
The Masada Slim is a polymer frame 9mm pistol with double stack 13 round magazines. I consider it a slightly larger subcompact handgun because the barrel length is 3.4” and the grip offers solid three finger contact. Somehow, IWI was able to manage 13 rounds in a very thin or “slim” grip width. Overall, the…
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Everyone loves a lever-action. At least, they should. In recent years, a lot has been made of the prospect of a “tactical” lever action rifle. I always thought it a little silly, as the lever action style of rifle has seen more tactical use than any of us are likely to see in our lifetimes.…
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Rock Island Armory is known for a wide variety of firearms products — most of my friends know them for quality, entry-level 1911s. They’ve now added a new, more premium option for their firearm lineup — the RIA 5.0. And people are losing their ever-loving minds. What is it? The RIA 5.0, which the Armscor…
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Palmetto State Armory’s at it again. The same company that brought us the Rock and Dagger is taking a leap into yesteryear with a replica of the German-made STG-44. It’s part of what’s being called the Battlefield line, which is PSA doing what a bunch of history nerds have been hoping for for years. PSA…
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![[FIREARM REVIEW] Kimber R7 Mako In 9mm Is A Beauty For Concealed Carry](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2022/07/Kimber-R7-Mako_3-1.jpg/w=902,h=461)
Mid-2021 is when our friends at Kimber announced the new Kimber R7 Mako, a 9mm striker-fired handgun in the compact category. Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time with mine both at the range and carrying. I opted for the optics version, because I’m a dot guy now. Before we get started, here are…
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![[FIREARM REVIEW] Taran Tactical Innovations Sand Viper](https://imagedelivery.net/sbm_lYeJbALkepJgtmRD5w/concealednation.org/2022/06/Taran-Tactical-Innovations-Sand-Viper.jpg/w=1200,h=628)
Every now and again you come across a handgun that blows your mind away. That’s how I felt when I first shot the new Taran Tactical Sand Viper. The TTI Sand Viper is a double stack 2011 chambered in 9mm. It ships with two 22 round and one 28 round magazines. At first glance, the…
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If there’s one thing to be said about Springfield Armory, it’s that they are creating a wonderful lineup of both handguns and long guns. The newest addition to the family is the 1911 EMISSARY 4.25″ 9MM, which is an absolutely stunning piece of engineering. This handgun comes with a bunch of features that you’d be…
