What Could Possibly Go Wrong: Inscrutably Flashy Gun Buckle

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Maybe this is a common sight on the mean streets of Tokyo, but we're pretty sure this bad hombre wouldn't get too far sauntering down Broadway in midtown before catching the eye of a...

Gun Review: Taurus 24/7 G2 .45 ACP

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Say what you will about Brazilian gunmaker Taurus, but don't accuse them of laziness. Instead of flogging the same tired product line for decades or blindly copying other makers' designs, Taurus has never been...

Overly Litigious Gun Owner of the Day: Mark Benedetto

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Mark Benedetto's the president of the University of Sioux Falls. As such, you'd expect him to have an alphabet soup of letters after his name to signify all the impressive advanced degrees and certifications...

Gun Tweet of the Day: Kim Kardasian’s YSL POS

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I know we have Colt Mustang followers amongst us, but really, how jejune.

Not a 5.7x28mm: .45 ACP Bullet Flight Time Video

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESvvZZD165Q While I'm finishing up my review of the Taurus 24/7 G2, here's a little illustration of the leisurely muzzle velocity of the .45 ACP cartridge. We all love the .45 (okay, at least I...

Question of the Day: Is a 1911 A Two Bad Guy Gun?

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I was talking to the rabbi last night about my new carry piece: the perfectly concealable Caracal S. The UAE 9mm carries 15+1 rounds. Add in the spare mag I schlep as a matter...

Ask Foghorn: Is .22lr The Best for Self Defense?

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Wade writes: Foghorn, my Dad is planning on getting his CCW license, and is already thinking about the handgun to use. But he says that he is going to get a .22lr or something similar,...

Handguns: The American Talisman

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By Paul Markel Most everyone has a favorite story teller or someone about whom the stories are always worth listening. In my circle of friends there is one man about whom more stories have been...

Arne Boberg’s Reponse to Our XR9-S Review

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It's fair to say that our man Eric hasn't had the experience he'd hoped for with his shiny new Boberg XR9-S. As he detailed in his review, he's documented the problems he found with...

Gun Review: Smith and Wesson 629 .44 Magnum Revolver

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My not-entirely-thrilled-with-guns wife recently decided that hiking would be fun. When she casually remarked that it might be prudent to bring along some form of protection, quid pro quo was go. So, what to carry?...

Dr. Feelgood Shoots A Pig

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That's the thing about surfing YouTube: you get some scary ass random stuff. Who is Dr. Feelgood and why is he shooting a pig without ears (him not the pig)? I have no clue....

Defensive Gun Use of the Day: Stand Your Ground And Pay the Price Edition

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TTAG Commentator Archie J writes: While trolling the Huffington Post webpage I came across an article about Marissa Alexander, an AA woman (and mother) who defended herself against an abusive ex husband. Before the incident,...