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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

Not even a week has gone by, and Sig is rolling out another new firearm…well not quite new. Like most things Sig, they really haven’t been creating new firearms, but instead have been releasing new variations of existing models. Lately, these have been in the guise of the Legion and Custom Works line. Here the prices have soared to exuberant levels to offer near custom like touches to models that give the user a competitive advantage. These models cater to the hardcore Sig enthusiast, beca

Sig Sauer has the incredulous ability to continually update, tweak, and disseminate new products. The Legion line was their first expansion into an “exclusive” member only type of firearm. Essentially, when a Legion gun is purchased, the owner gains entrance into the Legion club. The initial benefit is a 5.11 pistol bag and a challenge coin denoting your membership. From there, anytime you are signed into your account on Sig’s website, you can access special gear and pricing that regular f

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

In the gun world, few things have surpassed the production and demand for a quality concealed carry handgun. In recent years, slim-line pistols have evolved and shaped the status quo. These new firearms push the envelope and give the end user the best in modern capabilities. To make a package even better, many companies are equipping their guns with an optic cut so a red dot aiming device can be added. The main problem is that the handguns with this capability have out produced the availab

The products companies launch are always rather interesting. In many cases, companies spend years designing, prototyping, and developing a product before it releases. That means long-term forecasting is necessary to determine if a product will be successful. In the firearm world, this can be quite the challenge. Outside circumstances such as the economy, political climate, and community trends are unpredictable. That’s why when Smith & Wesson released the FPC (Folding Pistol Carbine) o