By Tom McHale|2024-12-20T11:51:29-05:00December 20th, 2024|
An entertaining Christmas story about the days when a “healthy” childhood carried the expectation of broken bones, the occasional burn, and lots of outdoor fun.
By Tom McHale|2024-12-13T12:50:53-05:00December 13th, 2024|
I’ve been shooting a flock of Staccato 2011 pistols side-by-side and regardless of size, they all shoot exceptionally well. Off a bench rest at 25 yards, this little pistol still prints just over one-inch five shot groups. Don’t let the small size fool you; the compact CS model’s double-stack design still packs 15+1 capacity.
By Tom McHale|2024-11-22T13:23:51-05:00November 22nd, 2024|
Yes, suppressors are perfectly legal. Yes, anyone who can legally buy a gun can also buy a suppressor—it just takes more paperwork and a donation to Uncle Same in the amount of $200. Alan explains the basics of suppressors and how to buy one with minimal pain and suffering.
By Tom McHale|2024-11-18T11:52:42-05:00November 18th, 2024|
Roy explores a new offering from Charter Arms - a revolver chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. After losing attention to the .327 Federal Magnum, many thought this caliber would fade away, but like shooting .38 specials in a .357 Magnum wheelgun, shooting the H&R can be a lot more enjoyable and perfectly adequate for defensive use.
By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:59:15-05:00November 15th, 2024|
The right grips can make all the difference. Sometimes, original factory designs (primarily on older guns) are just… wrong. Other times, individual hand size and shape don’t quite mesh with the shape of your particular gun. Whatever the reason, customizing grips can make a big difference in how well you handle and shoot your handgun.
By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:48:41-05:00November 15th, 2024|
Steve Tarani, Gunsite and independent instructor, is one of those guys you’ve seen wearing a dark suit in the background of presidential photos and such, so he knows a thing or two about protecting people from threats. Here’s an interesting article on how protective services measure success. Hint: if guns are involved, they’ve failed somewhere along the line.
By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:50:33-05:00November 14th, 2024|
This nifty little accessory from OTIS Technology is one of those things I end up using all the time. It’s made from hard rubber, so it won’t mar your firearm and has 11 holes for driving out pins and such. Different “groove” cutouts on both sides keep things like barrels, slides and frames still while you're cleaning or doing routine maintenance.
By Tom McHale|2024-11-15T11:56:55-05:00November 12th, 2024|
Massad Ayoob shares some lessons from various police agencies about making the switch from iron sights to red dots. Yes, there are some mechanical considerations, but different folks benefit from three different revised draw-and-shoot techniques.