Mike Hardesty
Author
Mike has been shooting, reloading, and bullet casting for over 40 years. He lives in rural Indiana where he has a backyard target range. Married for almost 40 years, Mike and his wife teach adult education in their home county and have four sons with their families, totaling 10 grandkids.
Experience
- 50 years of shooting experience
- Bullet caster and reloader
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Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm Review: Best Big Bore Pistol?
1 year ago
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We take the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 in 10mm to the range to see if this big bore pistol is worth adding to your safe. Come get our thoughts! (Read)
Hi-Point Model 995TS Review: Best Budget 9mm Carbine?
1 year ago
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We take a look at the Hi-Point Model 995 -- a budget friendly 9mm carbine that won't break the bank. But is it any good? Come find out. (Read)
Walther PPK/s Review: James Bond's Favorite Pistol
1 year ago
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We take a look at the preferred pistol of 007 -- the Walther PPK/s. This .380 ACP is a classic gun but does it withstand the test of time? Come see... (Read)
Stoeger STR-9C Review: Ultimate Glock Substitute?
1 year ago
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The Stoeger STR-9C is a Turkish compact handgun that comes in a lot cheaper than Glock...but is it a good alternative to the Austrian pistol? Come find out. (Read)
S&W Model Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp: Perfect Carry .357?
1 year ago
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We take the Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp from Smith & Wesson to the range to see if this classic revolver is still relevant. (Read)
Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Review: Snake Gun Renaissance
1 year ago
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We take the Colt Anaconda 6-inch .44 Magnum revolver to the range to see how this snake gun performs. Come see what we think. (Read)
Walther CCP M2 Review: Single-Stack CCW Goodness
1 year ago
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We take the single stack, Walther CCP M2 for a test drive to see if it deserves any love in the concealed carry arena. Come see what we think. (Read)
Mossberg MC2c Review: Versatile Compact Carry Pistol
1 year ago
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We take a look at the compact Mossberg MC2c -- a 9mm pistol ready to take on concealed carry. Is it worth it? Come find out. (Read)
Taurus G3X Review: Best Concealed Carry Pistol Under $300?
1 year ago
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We take the affordable Taurus G3X for a test drive to see if this budget 9mm can hold its own at the range. Come get the specs, features, and more! (Read)
What You Need to Know About Reloading Dies [Guide]
1 year ago
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We walk you through what you need to know when it comes to reloading dies: what they are, how to use them, and the different types. (Read)
Taurus TX22 Competition Review: Best Budget Competition Pistol?
2 years ago
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Looking for a competition rimfire pistol under $600? We tested out the Taurus TX22 Competition to see if this .22 LR handgun fits the bill. (Read)
Glock 23 Review: Is the .40 S&W Dead?
2 years ago
11 Comments
We take a look at the Glock 23 -- a .40 S&W pistol sporting that familiar Glock look and feel. Is it worth your time? Come find out. (Read)
