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Battle of the Snubbies: Taurus 850 vs. Smith & Wesson 442
Taurus 850 and Smith and Wesson 442 revolvers

Battle of the Snubbies: Taurus 850 vs. Smith & Wesson 442

The Taurus 850 and the Smith & Wesson 442 are two classic snubbies. We ran them side by side to see how they compare.

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Emergency Preparedness: Water Collection, Purification, and Storage

Emergency Preparedness: Water Collection, Purification, and Storage

Clean water is the last thing you want to run out of in an emergency. Read up on the essentials of water storage, so you’re ready for the unexpected.

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Reticles and Spectacles: First-Hand Lessons from a Visit to Vortex

Reticles and Spectacles: First-Hand Lessons from a Visit to Vortex

Nightstick Multi-Flood USB Gear Light for MOLLE & Vest Straps

Nightstick Multi-Flood USB Gear Light for MOLLE & Vest Straps

Staying Power of the Walther PPK

Staying Power of the Walther PPK

Safariland DO, RDSC, RDSO, or RDS: Understanding Holster Acronyms

Safariland DO, RDSC, RDSO, or RDS: Understanding Holster Acronyms

The Transition D.O.P.E. Drill from Achilles Heel Tactical

The Transition D.O.P.E. Drill from Achilles Heel Tactical

Reviewed: The Glock 19 Gen 5

Reviewed: The Glock 19 Gen 5

How Body Armor Gets Certified: Understanding the NIJ CPL List

How Body Armor Gets Certified: Understanding the NIJ CPL List

Is the Benelli Nova 3 the Future of Pump-Action Shotguns?

Is the Benelli Nova 3 the Future of Pump-Action Shotguns?

Beyond the Belt: Safariland 1051 ALS Shoulder Holster Review

Beyond the Belt: Safariland 1051 ALS Shoulder Holster Review

Hearing Protection: Best Options to Keep Yours Safe

Hearing Protection: Best Options to Keep Yours Safe

Installing Handgun Sights with the Real Avid Master Sight Pusher

Installing Handgun Sights with the Real Avid Master Sight Pusher

Situational Awareness: Practical Habits for Daily Vigilance

Situational Awareness: Practical Habits for Daily Vigilance

The Springfield Hellcat: Catch It

The Springfield Hellcat: Catch It

SAVES Club: The Ballistic Panel that Saved Alex Broder

SAVES Club: The Ballistic Panel that Saved Alex Broder

August Skill Builder: Pistol Shooting From A Seated Position

August Skill Builder: Pistol Shooting From A Seated Position

Smart Overlanding: Packing and Organization

Smart Overlanding: Packing and Organization

The KelTec P15: Carry Gun On a Diet

The KelTec P15: Carry Gun On a Diet

12 Gauge Best Practices: Part 2

12 Gauge Best Practices: Part 2

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