Michael Bane
Michael Bane defies stereotypes. He has leveraged a career as a journalist, author, professional adventurer and acknowledged expert on firearms into some of the most innovative — and successful — shooting sports programming in the world.
Stock Options, AR-15 Style!
This week Michael looks at a couple of unique options in AR stocks — the Bilson rotating stock and the Stern Defense rapid release system for take-down ARs. Also, a look at the “forgotten” 9mms from Kahr Arms.
Kahr Carries On!
Kahr Arms initially defined the single stack 9mm concealed carry pistol. But in a world where every company has at least one gun in the micro-9mm carry niche, how does the venerable Kahr compare?
FN’s Beast of a .45!
The FNP-45 was originally designed for a military project that never materialized. But the double-stack, hammer-fired .45 and its lookalike successor, the FNX-45, are still state-of-the-art for heavyweight handguns. Also, the Taurus GX4-XL comes back fitted for the Trij RMRcc.
Is the Glock G19 Still the Uber-Gun?
This week Michael talks prepper guns, in answer to a Pod Person’s question. Is the Glock 19 still the perfect handgun for a prepper’s SHTF firearm?
The FNP-45 — Beast-Mode Perfection?
The FNP/FNX .45 ACP hammer-fired, 15-round semiauto was developed for the military trials that never happened. After 15 years, it remains a masterpiece of engineering and maybe the finest .45 ACP in the world.
The Ruger SFAR .308 Is Superb!
The Ruger Small Frame Autoloading Rifle (SFAR) has done a magnificent job of filling a niche for an AR-15 sized .308, with both reduced recoil and a price people can afford. It’s fun to shoot, too! Also, the Shield-sighted Tisas Stingray lightweight Commander 1911.
Texas Hogs…And Concealed Carry!
This week Michael heads to Texas with the SDS Imports/Tisas 10mm giveaway pistol to wring it out on big hogs. Afterwards, it's the USCCA Convention in Ft Worth.
Return to The Basement Tapes
On the last day of SHOT Show 2020--before the world got COVID, Michael Bane went down to the basement looking for innovation. And he found it.
Michael Returns to the 1911…Maybe!
Will the Tisas Stingray 1911 LW Commander 9mm end up in Michael’s EDC holster? It’s looking more likely every day! The Stingray, with a Shield RMSc red dot milled into the frame, cries out to be carried.
The Best Backcountry Bear Protection!
This week Michael takes a look at “Piglet,” the Commander-length, 10mm 1911 from Rock Island Armory. With 8-round 10mm mags, Piglet may be the best backcountry safety device ever. Also a look at the new Bushnell RX micro series red dot sights.