Category Archives: Northwest Gun Magazine Blog

NWGUN.com Response to the NRA Press Briefing 12/21/2012

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Gavin

Also posted on our parent site: http://ultimatereloader.com We are all affected by the horrible events that unfolded at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families that were affected by … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Gavin

Hey everyone, hope you are having a great and safe 4th of July today! Hope some of you are out shooting today. I’m thinking i’d like to take out my trusty 629 🙂 Happy Independence Day from NWGUN.com! -Gavin

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Smith and Wesson M&P Shield – Impressions

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Gavin

It’s been amazing to see how much buzz and excitement the recent introduction of the M&P Shield has stirred up amongst people that I know and forums that I participate in. Why all the hubub? Aren’t there a ga-jillion and … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Ruger 10/22 Good Times Rolling

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Gavin

After much anticipation, I headed up to the hills of Sultan Washington back in 1981 with my Dad to shoot a gun for the first time. I was a bit nervous, and very excited. It was a misty morning, and … Continue reading →

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Shooter Ready: Review of InSights Training’s General Defensive Handgun Class

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Jeremy
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An IDPA Newbie’s Journal It’s been three months since my first local IDPA match at Renton Fish & Game Club.  It was a great match, albeit wet, sloppy and cold – your definition of ‘great’ might differ from mine, but … Continue reading →

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Print out your own targets! Some of my favorite free online resources

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Gavin

Tired of paying for targets when you go to the range? Does your favorite range not stock the targets you like to shoot? It may be time to find some free targets online, and to print them out for your … Continue reading →

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Have you ever thought about being a gunsmith?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Gavin

If you are like me, when you look at your guns, you see “possibilities”. You might say to yourself “Hmmmm, I’d love to put custom sights on that gun”, or “I bet I could drill and tap scope mounting holes … Continue reading →

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Reloading press review: Hornady Lock-N-Load AP – In Issue 1

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Gavin

**Update (02/03/2013): Due to some changes in business strategy, articles will be available individually rather than as multi-article issues. I just posted an update announcing that this reloading press review is now available for download! You can read the full … Continue reading →

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10/22 Takedown: first impressions, not all good

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Gavin

When friend Drew Peterson announced that he had picked up one of the new Ruger 10/22 Takedown rifles, I was excited! I’ve heard a lot of excitement about this new rifle from friends and colleagues, and I was really looking … Continue reading →

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Taurus PT-1911 – Long Term Review, in Issue 1

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Gavin

Have you wondered about the PT-1911 from Taurus? If you’re in the market for a 1911 pistol, you’ve probably run across one of the variants in your research. With an impressive “standard equipment” list, you may be tempted to buy … Continue reading →

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Ever wanted to “blacken” a stainless gun?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Gavin

Have you ever wanted to turn a “silver” gun black? A while back I bought a very nice used Smith and Wesson model 629 from my friend Kevin Smith. This was actually my second 629 (my primary hiking carry gun … Continue reading →

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Looking for a place to shoot? Try the Where2Shoot phone app!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Gavin

I just saw this on the AccurateShooter.com facebook page- a new app released by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) called “Where2Shoot”. If you’re out and about and are looking for a place to shoot, this app is a great … Continue reading →

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Oregon: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest road closure plan may affect nearly 4,000 miles of access roads

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Gavin

Thanks to a tip from NWGUN.com reader Bryan, I just read about a road closure plan for Northeastern Oregon (Wallowa-Whitman National Forest) that affects nearly 4,000 miles of forest service roads. This kind of closure is *extremely* impacting for anyone … Continue reading →

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Issue #1 free preview now available!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gavin

I’m excited to announce today that the preview of Northwest Gun Magazine is now available in PDF, and it’s free! This preview includes an introduction that gives you an idea of what Northwest Gun Magazine is all about, and also … Continue reading →

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Shout Out: West Coast Armory

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Gavin

There are a lot of things that I look for in an indoor range. There’s the shooting facilities (types of ranges, distances supported, etc), the selection and prices for firearms, inventory of shooting gear and accessories, and many other factors. One of … Continue reading →

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