Since the early 12th century, gun writers and internet ninja commandos have been arguing about which handgun cartridge is better – the 9mm or the .45 ACP. Guess what? There is no right answer to that question! I love them both! You see, with the Springfield Armory XD-S you can choose your favorite caliber, 9mm […]
New Book! The Rookie’s Guide to the Springfield Amory XD-S
If you own a Springfield Armory XD-S, or are thinking about buying one, then this book is for you! In insanely practical fashion, we cover everything you need to know about the Springfield Amory XD-S pocket pistol family. Whether 9mm, .45 CP or the new 4.0 model – we show you how to safely use, […]
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A Slim, Yet Effective, Concealed Carry Combo
Researching my forthcoming book, The Rookie’s Guide to the Springfield Armory XD-S, I’ve been doing quite a bit of experimenting. As a result, I’ve stumbled on some pretty fantastic concealed carry combinations, one of which is the Springfield Armory XD-S, a Crimson Trace LG-469 Laserguard and the CrossBreed SnapSlide outside-the-waistband holster. One of the really nice […]
Is That A Gun In Your Pocket? Or Are You Some Kind Of Recluse?
There are lot’s of pocket holsters on the market, but what I really like about the Recluse Holster design is that it completely hides the profile of your gun. I mean completely – it hides a gun even better than the White House has been hiding Benghazi witnesses – and that’s saying something. The large, […]
Choosing Ammunition for the Springfield Armory XD-S & Other Short Barrel Handguns
The performance of any gun is only as good as the ammunition you put into it. And I’m not just talking about using any quality self-defense ammunition. One of the reasons that 9mm guns are more effective today than ever before is the performance of modern 9mm ammunition. Of course, improvements are not limited to […]
Do You Suffer From A Short Barrel? Try Speer Gold Dot 9mm +P 124 Grain SB!
Look, it’s OK. If you have a short barrel, you need to compensate. The sooner you face that fact, the happier you’ll be. My barrel is about 3 1/2 inches and I’ve learned to deal with it. But just because your barrel is short, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to achieve great […]