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Building on the success of the beloved LC9s, Ruger created the EC9s for those on a tighter budget or who…Read More >

The post Ruger EC9s — A True Economy Pistol appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I grew up in homes without self-loading firearms of multiple types. My grandfather owned Smith and Wesson revolvers, although he…Read More >

The post How to Shoot a Revolver — Efficiently appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

With the cost of doing business at the range going up every time it rains, I decided that casting lead…Read More >

The post How to Cast Your Own Lead Bullets (On the Cheap) appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Sometimes, it’s hard to get excited about a pistol until you get it in hand. This was the case with…Read More >

The post Taurus GX4 — Budget-Friendly Micro 9 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s no secret, things change fast in the firearms world. One minute you’re a law-abiding citizen, and the next you’re…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: 10 Things You Should Buy Right Now appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The 9mm is America’s caliber — and the default personal defense handgun caliber. There are plenty of .45 ACP fans,…Read More >

The post Review: FN 509 Tactical — Striker-Fired, Polymer 9mm appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I purchased a Glock 43X from my local gun store in the morning. That afternoon, a test & evaluation loaner…Read More >

The post Battle of the 10-Round 9mms — Glock 43X vs. Ruger Max-9 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When I carry a handgun for personal defense, which is every day, I also carry a knife, light, and spare…Read More >

The post Flashlights For Defense Use — Not Optional appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Thanks to modern science, we have many different methods of generating information about bullet behavior over vast distances downrange. Not…Read More >

The post Computer Data: How to Develop Your “DOPE” for a Long-Range Shot appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

As an instructor, one of the most difficult concepts for me to teach students is the FSP. One of the…Read More >

The post How To Use the Flash Sight Picture Shooting Method appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Among the most robust, reliable, and effective shoulder-fired firearms is the pump-action shotgun. The pump-action shotgun may be simple to…Read More >

The post Throwback Thursday: 6 Best Pump-Action Shotguns appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The first time I pulled the trigger on a real, loaded gun, it was my father’s 16-gauge Model 12. I…Read More >

The post Eye Dominance and Cross-Eye Dominant Shooting appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Double-action revolvers remain a strong choice for personal defense and an important part of the firearms scene. Taurus offers good…Read More >

The post Range Report: Taurus 605 Defender .357 Magnum appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The Walther PDP was voted the 2021 handgun of the year by Guns and Ammo and the Industry Choice Awards,…Read More >

The post Walther PDP 4″ Full Size — The Performance Duty Pistol appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Some of the folks criticizing police agencies for qualifying only once or twice a year don’t achieve much more in…Read More >

The post Shooting Tips: Training With Less Ammunition appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The Marlin 1895 lever-action rifle, now offered by Ruger, is a major step forward in lever-action rifle construction and performance.…Read More >

The post Review: Marlin 1895 Lever Action .45-70 Government Rifle appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

A few years back, I was blown away with my first experiences with PCP — Pre-Charged Pneumatic air guns. The…Read More >

The post Walther Reign UXT .25 Pellet Gun PCP Repeater appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

This treatise on gun cleaning is not intended to be a detailed instruction, but rather to point out a few…Read More >

The post Gun Cleaning: “Dos and Don’ts” appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There’s no doubt that polymer guns have their place. They’re lightweight, absorb recoil, and budget-friendly. However, there’s something about an…Read More >

The post Review: S&W CSX — Ditch the Tupperware! appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

As a firearms instructor, I recommended every prospective handgun buyer spend time researching their choices before making a purchase. I…Read More >

The post Concealed Carry Positions and Thoughts on Holster Selection appeared first on The Shooter's Log.