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S&W 5946 – Heavy is Good, Heavy is Reliable

Nowadays every service pistol seems to be some derivative of the Glock 17. Polymer framed striker fired pistols dominate the duty market and for good reason. They are light, reliable, and high capacity. However, not that long ago steel pistols reigned supreme. Back in the 1980’s and 1990’s law enforcement was transitioning from revolvers. Service […]

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Smith and Wesson 686 – Durable Versatility

Revolvers enjoy popularity dating back to their inception as the first widespread repeating firearm. Updates and tweaks over the years have improved their function. However, the basic DA/SA revolver is largely unchanged from the turn of the 20th century. Decades of incremental improvement have led us to the revolvers of today. Today we take a […]

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Sig Sauer P226 – Through Hell and Back

Rivalled only by the Glock 17, there are few names in the duty pistol world that rival the reputation of the Sig Sauer P226. Known as the former side arm of the US Navy SEALS, the P226 has been a staple in military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. That said, It has been well over […]