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Tisas Zigana PX 9: My Cheapest Handgun
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Tisas Zigana PX 9: My Cheapest Handgun

The Turkish-made Tisas Zigana PX 9 might be my cheapest handgun. Is it better than Glock, CZ, SIG, or S&W? No, but it shows how far budget guns have come.

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Inside the 2025 Pennsylvania Light Fighter Challenge
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Inside the 2025 Pennsylvania Light Fighter Challenge

Inspired by the grit of Special Forces Selection and historic light infantry, the Pennsylvania Light Fighter Challenge tests endurance, skill, and the will to never quit.

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Understanding Cover vs. Concealment: Tactical Movement in a Threat Scenario

Understanding Cover vs. Concealment: Tactical Movement in a Threat Scenario

October Skill Builder: Shooting On The Move

October Skill Builder: Shooting On The Move

Well Broken-In Gear: Why Maintenance Matters

Well Broken-In Gear: Why Maintenance Matters

KelTec KS7: The Bullpup Shotgun to Beat

KelTec KS7: The Bullpup Shotgun to Beat

Unsung Heroes of the U.S. Navy

Unsung Heroes of the U.S. Navy

John Paul Jones: Father of America’s Navy

John Paul Jones: Father of America’s Navy

U.S. Naval Battles of the Revolutionary War

U.S. Naval Battles of the Revolutionary War

History of U.S. Naval Infantry

History of U.S. Naval Infantry

Should a Gas Mask Be Part of Your Emergency Gear?

Should a Gas Mask Be Part of Your Emergency Gear?

The Continued Relevance of the .45 ACP Cartridge

The Continued Relevance of the .45 ACP Cartridge

Selecting and Using Retention

Selecting and Using Retention

Kalashtober ’25: 10th Anniversary Competition

Kalashtober ’25: 10th Anniversary Competition

Glock 48 Overview: Slim Crossover for Concealed Carry

Glock 48 Overview: Slim Crossover for Concealed Carry

Vortex Long-Range Shooting Essentials: An Amateur Intro

Vortex Long-Range Shooting Essentials: An Amateur Intro

19 Things You Didn’t Know About the M1911

19 Things You Didn’t Know About the M1911

Aimpoint – Still Innovating at 50 Years

Aimpoint – Still Innovating at 50 Years

Building a Holster Caddy with the Safariland QLS

Building a Holster Caddy with the Safariland QLS

The 15-Minute At-Home Dry Fire Routine

The 15-Minute At-Home Dry Fire Routine

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