Jeff Hutchins
45 posts
Unparalleled design makes Remington 870 all-around best shotgun
What shotgun would you choose if limited to only one? If I could have only one long gun,…
April 16, 2019
Here are all the reasons why I hate Glocks – not
“I hate Glocks!” “Tactical Tupperware,” “Drastic Plastic” – whatever you choose to call it – this terrible product…
March 19, 2019
In a jam in the jungle (or elswhere)? Grab that howdah
Howdah. No that’s not a greeting, but a noun. It’s an object, to be precise. Do you know what…
February 19, 2019
Hollywood mostly stories when it comes to guns
In last month’s column I mentioned some of the crazy statements I’ve heard from other gun owners. It…
January 15, 2019
Firearms myths and legends deserve some debunking
Anyone, in any business, could probably go on and on about the strange ideas some of the people…
December 14, 2018
Veterans Day raises memories of those who carried the weapons — for real
I realize that Veteran’s Day has come and gone, and I usually write some kind of firearms-related piece…
November 20, 2018
Mounting a scope can be tricky, if not treacherous
Mounting a scope on a firearm can be one of the easiest or most difficult tasks that I…
October 15, 2018
Among handguns, Hi-Power pistol models have that ‘it’ quality
The great John Moses Browning was the firearms genius of all time. It is pretty surprising that the…
August 10, 2018
Long-range shooting isn’t as simple as TV makes it look
One of the most frustrating things to me is explaining to some-one that they can’t just go out…
July 24, 2018
Forced to choose, which one firearm would it be?
Many gun owners have asked themselves which firearm they would own if forced to have just one. What…
June 15, 2018
Ruger beauties round out list of ‘Holy Grail’ handguns
In my last two columns, I’ve been talking about what I consider Holy Grail handguns, the ones that…
May 22, 2018
Small-frame revolvers include some classics
By Jeff Hutchins For Lebanon Local In my last column, I launched into the subject of “Holy Grail”…
April 19, 2018
‘Holy Grail’ trucks and guns can both warm one’s heart
While guns are my business and I’m very much “into” them for recreation and self defense as well,…
March 20, 2018
‘Legendary’ Savage 110 has quietly served many owners well
I won’t take a bolt-action rifle hunting unless it has had the action bedded, the barrel free-floated, had…
February 20, 2018
Smaller not necessarily better when it comes to firearms
I don’t know how big the first gun was but I’ll guarantee you the second one was smaller. With…
January 16, 2018
How to create a warm memory: Give a gun for Christmas
If you never received a gun for Christmas as a kid, I am truly sorry. You missed out…
December 15, 2017
Despite detractors, 9 mms stand out in about every category
In my August column I discussed how one incident, the “Miami Shootout,” led to “solutions” to the 9…
October 14, 2017
Firearms: After bit of initial misfire, Luger 9 mm became huge hit
It is known as the 9×19 mm NATO, 9 mm Parabellum (German for “For War”) and most appropriately…
July 19, 2017
Ever-present trade-offs evident in popular .300-series rifles
Military cartridges inevitably turn into favorites of sportsmen, police and civilians. In the U.S. this has always been the case…
June 15, 2017
Despite ups and downs, Model 70 still one of best ever made
One of the most frequent topics of conversation that comes up in my shop is the differences in…
May 2, 2017