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 […]
Three Strategies for Flying With Handguns
While flying commercial airlines with rifles or shotguns is fairly straightforward, doing the same with handguns requires a little more planning and care. The good news is that there are several approaches you can take to flying with your handguns. To understand the various ways that you can travel with handguns, it’s important to understand […]
Holster Test: Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 IWB
I’m a self-diagnosed holster geek. I even wrote a whole book about holsters for concealed carry. It’s okay, though. I’ve had plenty of desensitization training and am recovering, and can now leave the house for short periods of time without buying a new one. With that said, when I evaluate a new holster, I like […]
What Will Your Self-defense Ammo Really Do?
Earlier this year we explored why self-defense ammunition costs about a dollar per round. Knowing what goes into self-defense loads and what it’s supposed to do is informative, but until you know how it actually performs—after all, this is ammo that you may rely on to save your life—the job is not complete. So we […]
Handgun Shootout! FNS-9 Compact vs. Glock 26
David Mamet, the famed playwright and Hollywood director, said, “Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.” My dad used to tell me that when he would drag my teenage butt out of bed at 6 am on Saturday mornings to play racquetball. And you know what? He was right. Treachery is the […]
Shoot Better! A Target That Teaches
Out of all the steps you have to take in order to fire a perfectly accurate shot, I contend that properly pressing the trigger is the easiest of them all to screw up. It’s fairly easy to point sights at a target. Keeping those sights from moving off target is less easy, but not particularly […]
Seven Things You Need to Clean A Gun
While cleaning a gun is a fairly simple chore, it really helps to use the right equipment. Improper tools and solutions can make the job harder and even cause damage to your valuable firearm. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to clean a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. 1. A Cleaning Rod The most […]
Gear Test: Electronic Hearing Protection
“What? Did you say something?” Sound familiar? If you go to gun ranges, you may know this scenario all too well. I’m a big fan of electronic hearing protection. The passive kinds, like foam plugs and exterior earmuffs, are perfectly safe and do a great job, but the electronic versions offer other benefits. With electronic […]
PolyCase Ammo: A Shot From The Future
You might get a hint about what exactly PolyCase Ammunition is all about from its name, specifically the “poly” part. It refers to the company’s new method of manufacturing projectiles. Not only does their technique shatter constraints of traditional manufacturing technology, it opens up entirely new possibilities. I recently toured the PolyCase Ammunition factory outside […]
How to Clean Your Handgun
Back when I was younger and even more naïve than I am now, I owned a restaurant and attended a seminar presented by the world’s leading expert on cleaning things. He pointed out one thing that I remember to this day: bad mopping technique. What does this have to do with cleaning guns? Plenty. Bad […]