Tag: Michael Bane

“Best” is a purely subjective term, says Michael. When it comes to self-defense, it’s all compromises, and all those compromises need to be in your favor.

This week we take a look in a little more depth on the Stoeger STR-9 Combat X, designed for police and military trials in Europe. Also, a “cute” and irresistible gun from Lipsey’s, a 6-shot Ruger SP-101 in blue!

Different harder times require a reevaluation of your own strategies and tactics. Michael recommends the great work of the late Dr. William Aprill for a start, but you’re going to have to do the heavy lifting yourself!

This week Michael brings out several of his favorite Winchester 92 clones. He is a strong believer that everyone should own a .357/.38 lever gun — his newest addition is a Rossi 92 Triple Black .357 to keep his Marlin .357 company — because it fills so many niches. Also, the superb Ed Brown Fueled Springfield Armory Prodigy 9mm double-stack!

Michael thinks it might well be, and it is likely the pistol he will shoot in the Rimfire Challenge World Championships in October. Meanwhile, fond thoughts on the long-discontinued Remington Versa Max semiauto.

This week we finally get under way on our Ruger Precision Rifle update. We also bring our FN long-range .308, now with an older Crimson Trace scope, out for a little work.

This week we dip back into our extensive video library for a show on Michael’s treasures, 4 1911s that have a special meaning.

Sometimes, when a 12-gauge response might be or is required, the best choice can be the ubiquitous non-shotgun firearm, like the Mossberg Shockwave or the Remington TAC-14. Michael’s choice is the Rock Island VRF-14…semiauto, magazine fed and fitted with a 1000 lumen/green laser from Streamlight.

Custom guns can be fun to own and shoot. Over the years Michael had had several customs assembled out of parts from other guns. Some were home runs; some weren’t. Plus, an old friend’s gun.

This week, Michael talks some more on one of his “ancient” competition guns, a Rock Island hi-cap 9mm built for USPSA shooting. Also, the importance of self-defense insurance for the armed civilian.