Commemorating a Move
Posted by SF on Apr 17th 2024
Recently, Smith & Wesson has joined some 20 companies in
moving out of left-wing controlled states in favor of freedom-loving red
states. It is both a smart business choice and a stand against their historic
homes. It’s not just a company that is leaving, it’s the jobs, the workers, and
the economic infusion it delivers to an area, especially companies the size of
Smith & Wesson. However, sometimes enough is enough. Politics, increasing
utility costs, and tax benefits are all reaso
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More Steel: M&P Metal Series
Posted by SF on Apr 9th 2024
For years, polymer frame, striker-fired guns have been the
rage. Since their inception and the introduction of Gaston Glock’s famous model
17 pistol, every manufacturer has been vying for a share of the market. Of
course, some consumer holdouts refuse to trust “plastic” guns. They stick with
the classic 1911, or trendier ones might go with the CZ 75. But recently,
there’s been a shift to replace a polymer frame with a metal one. But why?
Well, recoil management. The name of the game for sh
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The Gun Bench: Collecting Military Arms
Posted by SF on Mar 21st 2024
Welcome to the Gun Bench. This is a
series where we at Straight Talk bring our readers into the thought
process behind how we set up our gear for various roles and scenarios. There is
a saying that purpose drives gear. In the gun world, that saying rings clear.
With each selection of equipment, there is a purpose—whether it be for hunting,
competitive shooting, home defense, or survival—that equipment matters and must
stand up to the task at hand. This series looks to help with the thought
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X-ecuting a 1911: Sig Sauer 1911 X-Series
Posted by SF on Feb 29th 2024
1911s are cool. They just are. It’s
a design that has persisted for over a century. It’s hard to talk bad about
them unless you want to bring up magazine capacity, or weight, or lack of
modern features, then it’s fair game. But the weapon’s longevity is striking.
Does it have a place in modern defensive handguns? I think that is a fair
question. The pistol does have limitations. It’s something that modern
2011s (or double-stack 1911s) are trying to overcome. But what about the
classic 191
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A New Generation of Sport Rifle
Posted by SF on Feb 27th 2024
The Smith & Wesson Sport series
of rifles has embedded itself as one of the go-to budget AR-15 rifles. However,
it has been quite some time since Big Blue has updated the series. Its plastic
clamshell forend, carbine-length gas system, and fixed front sight (or
sometimes a gaudy gas block with Picatinny rail) show the rifle’s age.
Unfortunately for Smith, The AR market is flooded with options. There are a ton
of manufacturers vying for position in every price bracket, with the budget
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A New Dot: The Vortex Defender-ST
Posted by SF on Feb 15th 2024
If you are into guns, or any type of competitive shooting,
then you’ve heard of Vortex Optics. They are a premier name in a very crowded
space. While many companies find a niche that separates them from the rest, Vortex
has chosen to encapsulate the entire breadth of the optics world. From
affordable to exorbitantly expensive, and from PRS optics to weapon-mounted
laser rangefinders, to optic rings and tripods, Vortex has everything
(literally, they even offer some very nice clothing). Bec
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