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Kimber’s New Age Pistol

Kimber’s New Age Pistol

Posted by Cory Ross on Jan 7th 2025

2011s or Double-Stacked 1911s (or now 2K11s because each manufacturer trademarks its naming convention) aren’t new, but they’ve become the rage. While their existence dates back a few decades, it was primarily in competition circles. Here, competitors would fork over $5,000 or more to build the best…
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Revolutionary Budget Pistol: Ruger RXM

Revolutionary Budget Pistol: Ruger RXM

Posted by Cory Ross on Dec 11th 2024

The Glock 19 is ubiquitous. Glock itself revolutionized the firearms world by introducing an ultra-reliable polymer-framed striker-fired pistol. At first, it was met with criticism. How could a plastic gun be better than the classic steel and hammer guns that have been around for decades? But decade…
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The Compact Fighting Pistol: Echelon 4.0C

The Compact Fighting Pistol: Echelon 4.0C

Posted by Cory Ross on Dec 5th 2024

Springfield Armory’s Echelon has caused a stir in the polymer-framed handgun market. While Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer have been stalwarts in the arena, Springfield challenged the status quo with an all-new pistol designed to be the best fighting pistol available. And honestly, I th…
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Thanksgiving: An Ode to Deer Hunters

Thanksgiving: An Ode to Deer Hunters

Posted by Cory Ross on Nov 27th 2024

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. The air is beginning to chill, the leaves have turned colors and are now dropping from their summer homes. Everyone is bustling in preparation for a feast of thankfulness. For many, the days around the holiday are some of the busiest. But in Ohio, they represent…
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November 5th, Election Day

November 5th, Election Day

Posted by Cory Ross on Nov 5th 2024

A week ago, Ipublished an article discussing the importance of voting. In it, I looked at statistical evidence from Pew Research, NSSF, and Ohio.gov to show how the last three elections—two midterm and one presidential—were determined. For everyone who says their vote doesn’t matter, the evidenc…
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