A look at the prolific 9mm Luger cartridge, a worldwide favorite that’s been with us since 1902.The 9mm Luger, or 9mm Parabellum, was introduced in 1902 with the Luger automatic pistol. It was adopted first by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. Since that time, it has been adopted by the military of practically every non-communist power.The 9mm Luger has become the world’s most popular and widely used military handgun and submachine gun cartridge. In 1985, the 9mm Luger was adopted as the official military cartridge by U.S. Armed Forces, along with the…
Smith & Wesson has just announced the Model 940-3, a J-Frame snubby in 9mm.The latest carry revolver from Smith & Wesson is the Model 940-3. Chambered for 9mm Luger and fed via moon clip, this stainless steel snub-nose features a 2.17-inch barrel, a svelte weight of 23 ounces and a width of just 1.3 inches thanks to its 5-shot fluted cylinder. Better yet, it’s built on a no-lock frame.The Model 940-3 also has a concealed hammer to provide a snag-free draw, but that means it’s double-action-only as well. Other features include its Tritium XS front night sight, U-notch dovetail rear…
The development of the Triggercam started over a decade ago in South Africa and, based on all indications, was initially meant to serve as a means for South African guides and professional hunters to record hunts for clients. Over the past few years, creator Eyecam Technologies has refined the unit into the Triggercam 2.1 and, in doing so, caught the attention of not only hunters worldwide, but also precision shooters, professional coaches, and instructors. What originated as an accessory to capture a moment afield — to record a memory that will live forever — has grown into what is considered…
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Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Choosing your first AR-15 doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right guidance, new shooters can find an entry-level rifle that fits their needs for home defense, recreation or both. Their uses are as expansive as their designs. You can hunt with them or deploy them for self-defense, competition, recreational shooting and more. So, it begs the question:…
Everyone loves a folding subgun. If it’s not the kid in Robocop 2 with a blue DEB M21, then it’s an old SHOT video of Magpul’s Drake Clark snapping out the FMG-9. At one point, we’d have declared the heyday of these to be in ’80s action movies, but nay, that time is actually right now. Folding guns have always been cool, but now they’re more numerous, much better, and more practical. This one comes from B+T — the KH9 Covert. And like any Swiss company, B+T does it with both style and panache. The official story is the KH9…
We examine just how vastly CCW laws can vary between states in the U.S and how to navigate that while traveling.Constitutional carry exists in some states, like my home state of West Virginia. If I’m traveling south, most of those states also have permitless carry, too … but Virginia and North Carolina do not. If I travel north, things change because few of those states have permitless carry and some have no reciprocity with West Virginia.If you’re traveling with a self-defense handgun, it’s important for you to know the law in every state you will pass through.Possession/OwnershipFirst, I need to…
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