Andrew L. Butts

Firearms Evals

Andrew Butts has served as a soldier in the Army National Guard and also served as a correctional officer in Montana, and recently retired from a federal law enforcement agency. Butts currently holds an Expert classification in IDPA and an A classification in USPSA in both Limited and Single Stack Divisions.

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LATEST ARTICLES

Ammunition

300 Blackout: If the .223 Remington and the 7.62x39 had a baby

The 300 AAC Blackout — also called the 300BLK — uses a .308” diameter bullet and can be loaded with a great variety of projectiles ranging from 110 grain varmint bullets to 240 grain match bullets

March 10, 2014 10:40 AM

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SHOT Show 2014: The Archer AK-47 clone in 5.56 NATO

The Archer is the U.S.-compliant import model of the Polish Beryl

January 27, 2014 08:18 AM

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Firearms Review: Shooting the Smith & Wesson M&P CORE

What makes the CORE unique is a clever series of adapter plates that allow the user to install optics from a number of different companies by simply switching plates

January 23, 2014 11:36 AM

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The SIG P938 is reminiscent of the Star PD

Today’s peace officer or concealed carry holder has the choice of some truly excellent pistols that are perfect for backup or off-duty carry

September 03, 2013 08:00 AM

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Firearms

Review: Ruger Commander 1911 brings new life to a classic design

The use of modern materials and manufacturing methods allows Ruger to offer an accurate and reliable pistol at a reasonable price

July 08, 2013 08:38 AM

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Firearms Training

Product Review: The Adaptive Kalash instructional DVD

The skills presented in the Adaptive Kalash DVD from Panteao Productions are laid out in a logical format, and Travis Haley’s teaching style is engaging and easy to follow

April 23, 2013 11:41 AM

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