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S&W Revolver Frame Sizes (Part I)
Mystified by the myriad of revolver frame types? N, J, K, L, E-I-E-I-O? Head over to the Tactical Professor for a simple explanation... #Smith&WessonSunday First in an ongoing series. This series owes much to the Standard Catalog of Smith & … [Read More...]
Massive Murder Rate in Mexico Yet Only 1% Legally Own a Gun and Rifles Are Banned
So, it appears that the murder rate in Mexico is 6 times that of the US, yet guns are largely banned with less than 1% of the population licensed to own a one. The largest rifle legal to buy is the simple .22 caliber. #Gunsense In 2018, Mexico’s … [Read More...]
Walther Begins Shipping ‘First Edition’ PPK/S Pistols -The Firearm Blog
I've got a 60's era InterArms Walther PPK/S that's a true classic. Glad to see this hit the market... A little while back Walther Arms announced that they were going to begin US-based production of the iconic PPK in .380. Well production is now … [Read More...]
Dry Fire With Laser Ammo
Love these types of training tools. A little time doing this at home translates to HUGE benefits on the next range visit --> Into the Fray, Episode 287: Dry-Fire With Laser Ammo – Now we can train anywhere, anytime, and still get instant … [Read More...]
The Real Deal About Appendix Carry
LET'S START THIS DISCUSSION with a pop quiz. Don't worry, it only represents 5 percent of your final grade. Will you shoot yourself in the (fill in the blank) if you carry in the appendix position? Is concealment easier in the appendix carry … [Read More...]
9mm Resurgence: Why the FBI & Police Went Back
A very interesting read on the reasons for the resurgence of the 9mm... Think today’s 9mm doesn’t possess sufficient terminal performance for use by the FBI, law enforcement and citizens for personal defense? Guess again. Read the rest: Shooting … [Read More...]
Blackhawk QuickMod Magazine Case Review
Have you ever wound your belt through holsters, magazine carriers, and belt loops, only to find when your finished that you find you missed a loop or placed a piece of gear in the wrong spot? If so, then you’ll understand why one of my favorite gear … [Read More...]
What Can You Expect from a Barrel Upgrade?
Service pistols shoot amazingly well considering that they’re produced by the trillions. OK, maybe millions, but they’re still mass production items made mostly by machines. If you have a pistol that’s hand-fitted, you’ll be paying a lot more than … [Read More...]
Great Gun Buys on a Budget
The key to buying a gun on a budget is knowing where you can and can't cut corners. The most important attribute of a defensive gun is that it works. Read the rest: Great Gun Buys on a Budget | U.S. Concealed Carry Association … [Read More...]
Will Standard Pistol Sights Ever Change?
When it comes to smartphones, no one blinks when new models violate tradition and the “old way” or doing things. So, when we hear that the new iDroid X++ will inject cranial microchips so you can thought control those Angry Bird slingshots, our … [Read More...]
Beretta’s Future Firearms: New APX and 92X Models
Beretta has been busy... An all-new 92X family and several new APX models Beretta recently unveiled the latest iteration of the 90-Series platform, and Shooting Illustrated was at the launch. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | Beretta's Future … [Read More...]
America’s New Shooters: Increasingly Female, Younger and Urban
New target shooter population up 51% to more than 51 million... Retirement age or even older country rednecks—such is the cliché view of an American gun owner as perpetuated by the mainstream media and its anti-Second Amendment comrades. It’s a … [Read More...]
Gun-Control’s Ship of Fools
An interesting read on the shifting political winds and ramifications of gun control positions. Election time anyone? Many of the Democratic party’s presidential aspirants think the best tactic to get the helm is to be the most anti-Second … [Read More...]
How To Evaluate a Rifle Scope
How do you really differentiate a good scope from an average one? Here's a checklist to run a scope through its paces... You can find great scopes that cost several thousand dollars. You can also find great scopes that cost a few hundred. Of … [Read More...]
Dust to Dust: Defending Your Castle With Frangibles
Some interesting perspectives on the use of frangible ammunition for self-defense. It's got safety benefits indoors, but does it work on live targets? Some gun writers think frangibles are inadequate for self-defense, calling them a "fad." Those … [Read More...]
The Four Pillars of Home Defense, Part 1
Some practical advice for home defense... The Four Pillars of Home Defense are straightforward ways to protect your home and family. Let’s examine them to see how YOU can start preparing right now. Read the rest: The Four Pillars of Home Defense, … [Read More...]
Man Convicted of Manslaughter in Stand Your Ground Case
This is exactly what it's so important to go to extreme lengths to *avoid* confrontation if you carry a concealed firearm for protection... Michael Drejka was found guilty of manslaughter Friday in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man, Markeis … [Read More...]
The Truth About Suppressors
No, Hollywood. Suppressors don't make gunfire whisper quiet... A suppressor (also known as a “silencer”) is nothing more than a muffler. The term “suppressor” is preferred today because it is more accurate, as the sound of a gunshot is hardly … [Read More...]
Why You Shouldn’t Shoot Small Groups – Defensive Pistol Training
While satisfying, shooting small groups at every range outing won't do you too much good for defensive shooting training. If you use a gun for concealed carry or home defense, tiny groups are not always your friend. Read the rest: Why You Shouldn’t … [Read More...]
6 Reasons a Pistol-Caliber Carbine Makes Sense
Choosing a pistol caliber carbine has pros and cons. Here are some of them... If you’re looking for “most powerful” then you’d always choose a rifle caliber over a pistol carbine and a carbine over a pistol. Read the rest: 6 Reasons a Pistol-Caliber … [Read More...]
Pistol-Shooting Tips: Improve Your Handgun Skills
Transmit recoil to the ground? Check your work through your sights? Interesting visuals that may improve your shooting... Just what you always wanted—a handy “cheat sheet” of ways to shoot better. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | … [Read More...]
Shooter Walks Free As Police Tackle, Arrest AR-15
Life gets complicated when satire and reality are one in the same... LOS ANGELES, CA—There was an attempted shooting earlier today but luckily, the police were close by. They managed to tackle the shooter's AR-15 to the floor. They pinned it to the … [Read More...]
How Long Can You Keep Your Magazines Loaded?
Weeks? Months? Years? Decades? I have been trying to get a definitive answer as to the recommended time limit that a magazine could or should be kept loaded. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | How Long Can Your Keep Your Magazines Loaded? … [Read More...]
Anti-Gun Activist Asks for Gun to ‘Kill 200 People’ in Florida Walmart
Unbelievable... An anti-gun activist asked a Walmart clerk for something to 'kill 200 people,' later claimed public actions 'only helps his cause.' Read the rest: Anti-Gun Activist Asks for Gun to 'Kill 200 People' in Florida Walmart … [Read More...]