Review: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP

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Review: Springfield Armory 1911 TRP There are handguns, and then there are legends. The 1911 pistol was not designed for economy of manufacture or to sell at a certain price point, but to be the best pistol possible. The Springfield Tactical Response Pistol is designed for use by military and police special units or individual troops. The TRP is a formidable firearm that is well worth its price. Read More NRA Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Reincorporate in Texas New York is not known for being the most gun-friendly state. In fact, it has some of the harshest restrictions in the country. Now, The Empire State appears to be losing one of the country’s most pro-gun advocacy groups: the National Rifle Association. Read More Bullpup Shotguns: Do They Make Sense? These days when I browse the shops, among the few modern tactical firearms readily available in any number are shotguns. Some of them don’t really look like shotguns! They are something called a bullpup. Some love the idea, some do not, and the individual must decide if they are willing to invest the time and effort to master the type. Read More 10 Best Multi-Tools for Everyday Carry Having a good multi-tool is an incredibly useful addition to your everyday carry (EDC) collection. Multi-tools come in a ton of different sizes and configurations that can suit a number of different applications. Whether you need a set of pliers, a knife or a screwdriver, a multi-tool can save the day in a large number of circumstances. Read More Stockpiling Food Best Practices I don’t know about you, but when I get hungry, I turn into a real grump. That problem is generally easy to solve — cook something, microwave something, run out for a burger, order pizza — there are tons of quick options to fill an empty stomach. What about falling on financial hard times or during an emergency or a disaster? Do you have a plan? Read More Binoc Basics: How to Choose the Right Binoculars Trying to pick out binoculars can be a confusing task! There are so many numbers, terms and types from which to choose. It’s all about image clarity when choosing binoculars, so in this guide, I will define magnification and objective lens. I will also cover the exit pupil (measured in millimeters, or mm), as well as the coatings and prisms used in binoculars. Read More Week-In-Review News Roundup: January 17-23, 2020 Check out our Week-In-Review News Roundup, where you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the shooting industry, as well as our favorite reader comments and #RangeDayFriday photos. Read More Win This Rifle! To redeem, select one of these #rangedayfriday shirts, add it to your cart, and enter your reward code at checkout. Not a loyalty member? Join today! P.O Box 162087 Fort Worth, TX, 76161, US