MAX-9 from Ruger, a Great EDC Option

Ruger's 9mm 12+1 MAX-9

In the crowded EDC market, the new Ruger MAX-9 manages to stand out. It does so by ticking the boxes that new and seasoned shooters look for. That includes up to 12+1 of 9mm, and a tritium/fiber optic front sight in an optics-ready package. There’s more to it, which I’ll cover below, but it’s competitively … Read more

Project Victory: Upgrading the SW22 from Smith and Wesson, Part 1

TandemKross halo Charging RIng installed on my S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory

After shooting a friend’s S&W Performance Center SW22 Victory Target Model 6″ Carbon Fiber Target Barrel, I was left with two thoughts. One, the name is way too long, but they do make it clear that this is a target pistol. And two, I needed one. Smith and Wesson has taken the standard SW22 and … Read more

SB22 Fixed Kit for the Ruger 22 Charger and 10/22

SB Tactical's SB22 Fixed Kit for the Ruger 22 Charger and 10/22 installed on my 22 Charger

When I first saw the SB22 Fixed Kit from SB Tactical, there was no question that I’d need to get one. I’ve had a completely stock 22 Charger since last October. It’s the perfect “drop-in” barreled action for this lightweight polymer chassis. Although the SB22 Fixed Kit chassis can be used on either a pistol … Read more

LCP MAX – New Summer EDC From Ruger

Ruger's new LCP MAX 10+1 .380 Auto

Ruger’s LCP MAX continues the trend of small pistols with large capacities. Except this one is even smaller, yet still packs 10+1 or 12+1 rounds of .380 into its tiny form factor. It that sounds familiar, it’s because that’s the current approach (which I happen to like) for carry pistols. If it looks familiar, that’s … Read more

TandemKross Blast Pack for the Ruger Mark IV and 22/45

TandemKross Blast Pack for the Ruger Mark IV and 22/45, plus their Victory trigger, making their Ultimate trigger kit

With the release of their “Thunder” Hammer and “Lightning” Sear, TandemKross has upped their trigger game. This matched hammer and sear is available for the Ruger Mark IV and 22/45 pistols. If you’re looking to improve the performance of your factory trigger without gunsmithing, it’s the way to go. Drops right in with no fuss, … Read more