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Benjamin T. Shotzberger

Ben is an aspiring gun-writer caught up in the pursuit of playing with firearms for a living. He spends his days grinding his way up the corporate ladder and wishing for 5pm. His nights.. well the details of how he spends those are private.. His childhood dreams of chasing "bad guys" for a living met the unfortunate reality of student loans, bills, and promotion potential. Ben resides in the Northern Virginia area and enjoys long walks.. to the range. Ben is always on the lookout for new article ideas. Have a firearm you want reviewed? A product tested? Your suggestions are welcome!
Gun Preview – Cabot Guns Jones and Rangemaster 1911s
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TTAG ran into a new American gun company at the NRA show: Cabot Guns. [Caution: link triggers autoplay audio] You may remember our exclusive April piece on Cabot’s $4,300 GI 1911. In the ... Read more

Gear Preview: Insight WL1-AA Weapon Light
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At SHOT this past January, Insight Technologies rolled out a new set of weapon lights – the WL1-AA weapon mounted tactical light. With a brightness of 150Lumens and an “on” time ... Read more

Leupold Introduces New Tactical Optics
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Press release: Leupold, maker of accessories from flashlights to precision rifle optics, launches a new line of aiming devices targeting the tactical market. Be it a modern sporting rifle, good ... Read more

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson E-Series SW1911Sc
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The 1911 is the dictionary definition of “been there shot that.” Especially now, during the centennial celebrations marking its debut. You could equip an Army unit with all the variants ... Read more

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport
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There’s innovation, and then there’s beating a dead horse. A few guns have fallen into this latter category, like John Moses Browning’s 1911 design. At over 100 years old, the ... Read more