
Revisiting the Magnum Research Desert Eagle XIX
It’s big. It’s heavy. It makes big booms. And it jams. That’s the Magnum Research Desert Eagle XIX in a nutshell and I’m here for it.
Hunt, Compete, Defend
It’s big. It’s heavy. It makes big booms. And it jams. That’s the Magnum Research Desert Eagle XIX in a nutshell and I’m here for it.
The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is a fun reasonably priced 22LR rimfire target pistol. It lends itself well to recreational target shooting. It might also work for small game animal handgun hunting. Or serve as a foundation for competitive shooting.
The G48 MOS and the P365 XL are arguably the two most sought after slimline optics-ready pistols in the concealed carry market today. That begs the question, “Which is the better option?” I’ll try to answer that question.
My biggest issue with small pistols is the recoil profile which generally makes little guns more difficult to control and less fun to shoot. Thankfully there are countermeasures that may be deployed. The Wilson Combat P365 XL grip module is one of those.
The debut of Springfield Armory’s 1911 DS Prodigy pistol has created a lot of buzz. I’m cautiously optimistic about it, but I’m fired up about the waves it may create for the 2011 platform in the defensive pistol market.
Five thousand rounds through a single gun might sound like a lot, but it goes by faster than one would expect when putting in the work with a gun. Zero failures after 5K is something to take note of.