10mm for Self Defense: Is It Too Powerful?

Discussing the 10mm Auto cartridge stirs up strong opinions. When you chamber a polymer pistol for the cartridge, the debate gets even louder. Is it too powerful for self-defense? To get to the truth, I decided to get a Springfield Armory XD-M and run a bunch of 10mm ammo through it. Magnum Power...

By T. Logan Metesh

A Classic Gets an Upgrade – Boker Plus Stiletto 3.5

I first came across the Boker Plus Stiletto 3.5 when I saw a popular knife enthusiast/influencer talking about it in a video. It’s a great-looking knife. While it obviously isn’t a true Italian stiletto, there’s plenty of it in its DNA. It took a couple of months for the knife to finally hi...

By Jim Cobb

Fudd Friday: Which Irons-Only Hunting Rifle?

This week for Fudd Friday, I need your help. I drew a deer tag for Utah’s “restricted rifle” hunt. The rules are simple: the rifle must be manually operated and only equipped with iron sights. If you were going on a mule deer hunt out west and had to take an irons-only setup, wh...

By Daniel Y

New Reproduction OKP-7 Red Dots from Chestnut Mountain

Luke C talks with Earle Pope, owner of Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing, at GunCon 2026 about the company's OKP-7 reproduction optic — a faithful recreation of the classic Russian-pattern reflex sight right down to the real Russian manual (obviously translated into English, too). Built ...

By Luke C.

Review: Bulova MIL-SHIPS Watch

In today’s review, Randall Wilson takes a look at the Bulova MIL-SHIPS watch. This is a precision timepiece with its origins tied to the U.S. Navy’s UDT divers. The watch reviewed here is personally owned by the author. There are times when a high-quality product is enhanced by a compelling h...

By Randall Wilson

Concealed Carry Corner: Realities of Carrying Concealed

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we discussed the benefits and potential issues of carrying customized pistols. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. A common consensus in the comment section is buying high...

By Matt E

GunCon 2026: AIM Surplus Updates

From Ethiopian-returned M1 Carbines to Israeli police-surplus Jericho pistols and classic Smith & Wesson handguns, AIM Surplus showcased a diverse collection of military and law enforcement firearms at GunCon 2026. The post GunCon 2026: AIM Surplus Updates appeared first on The Truth About G...

By Tim Stetzer
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