Once you shoot a pistol with a nice trigger, you’re spoiled for life… I’ve been tinkering with a new pair of Glocks – the Slimline 43X and 48 models. They’re identical except for slide and barrel length. Yes, they share the exact same 10-round magazine too. If you haven’t checked them out yet, take a look. I’m […]
Glock 43X, Maximum Concealment and it Shoots – Review
I shot a Glock. And I liked it… I have to confess that I’m not normally a Glock guy. I don’t have any serious problems with them. If you handed me a Glock, most any Glock, and said this is all you get for the rest of your life to protect yourself, I’d be just […]
Lights and Lasers for Concealed Carry?
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. By Tom McHale USA –-(Ammoland.com)- Technology can be cool. Just a few years ago, lights (and sometimes lasers) on carry guns were limited to the domain of uniformed police officers wearing huge holsters on four-inch wide duty belts. Thanks to technological advances in miniaturization, battery performance, and electronics durability, […]
Three Ideas For Home Defense On A Budget
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. By Tom McHale USA –-(Ammoland.com)- If you listen to White House Press Secretaries, you’ll keep hearing things like “unemployment is at the lowest rate in 43 million years…” and other such nonsense. Wow! If that were actually true, then right now, at this moment, we wouldn’t have more American’s […]
Handgun Review: Glock 19 vs. Sig Sauer P229
Picture two equally rough cowboys, facing off from either side of a dusty street in a western gold rush town. Which one is tougher or faster on the draw? That’s what it’s like trying to compare these two veteran combat handguns. Just the Specs, Ma’am… In the U.S., many civilian law enforcement officers carry a […]
First Look: Glock 17 Modular Optic System (MOS)
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. New from Glock at SHOT Show 2016 is the Glock 17 MOS or Modular Optic System. It’s an evolution from the Glock 17 Gen 4, but with a few new surprises. From everything I can tell, dimensions of the Glock 17 Gen 4 and Glock 17 MOS are identical. […]
First Look: Glock 19 Modular Optic System (MOS)
This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. I suppose Glock 17s and 19s go together like a set of wrenches. One size in the toolkit just isn’t enough. The Glock 17 Gen 4 is great for duty, recreation, home defense, and competition. With the right holster, there’s no reason you can’t carry one concealed. The Glock […]
New from Glock: Optics-ready Glock 17 and 19
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub: The big news from Glock this year is the release of two new optics-ready models. Last year, Glock introduced the G40 Gen4 MOS chambered in 10mm. That model was intended to be the ideal semiautomatic hunting pistol. With its 9.5-inch overall length, optics mount, and powerful 10mm chambering, it was […]
Four Proven 9mm Compact Carry Handguns Under $600
Finding a reliable carry gun doesn’t have to break the bank. Sure, you can opt to spend extra coin on a beautifully machined and visually stunning wonder gun, but you don’t have to. There are plenty of solid carry guns on the market with street prices well under $500. Here are a few 9mm compacts […]
Seven Things You Didn’t Know About the Glock 19
The Glock 19 is one of the most popular handguns of all time. It’s an ever-so-slightly-scaled down version of the original Glock, the Glock 17 9mm. About 1/2-inch shorter than the full-size model, the more compact Glock 19 still packs 15 rounds of 9mm plus one in the chamber. Owners point to its excellent balance […]