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Every hunter deserves a little luxury now and then. This Boker Arbolito Salida Fuerte set (above) includes a multi-use stag han
Kahr PM9 & Crimson Trace Laserguard. ightweight and good stopping power has L arrived in the Kahr PM9. While it is the same bas
The Kahr PM9 fitted with Crimson Trace Laserguards is an excellent candidate for the title “Perfect Pocket Pistol,” according t
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Bill Jordan checks out the trigger pull on his “Peace Officer’s Dream Gun,” the Smith & Wesson .357 Combat Magnum. Jordan was i
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The Browning Citori is one of the most popular over-unders ever made. This little 28-gauge was nice to carry in the hills of we
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