The Springfield Armory 1911 TRP (Tactical Response Pistol) is more or less a production version of the custom pistol demanded by the FBI. The model that won the 5,000 pistol contract back in 1988 had to meet stringent performance requirements like 2,500 rounds without stoppage and 1.5-inch groups from 25 yards with service ammunition. To […]
Deep Concealed Carry Tips and Tricks
How to carry when deep concealment is the primary factor… Sometimes deep concealment may be more important than ease of access. That doesn’t mean concealed carry can’t be practical. How do you pull it off? In a perfect world, you might carry your self-defense handgun in an outside-the-waistband holster and cover it loosely with a […]
A Quick and Easy Way to Improve the Glock Trigger
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 […]
10mm or .45 ACP?
Recently I got my hot little hands on a new Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite 10mm pistol. Years earlier, I’d bought a similar pistol, a Springfield Armory 1911 TRP pistol chambered in .45 ACP. I’ve always loved that production version of the FBI contract gun, so I was anxious to compare it to this […]
A Flexible AR-15 Alternative: The Beretta ARX Rifle
While the Beretta ARX-100 qualifies as a Modern Sporting Rifle, it most certainly is not a member of the AR-15 family in any way, shape, or form. Yes, it shoots the same ammo, and uses AR-15 compatible magazines, but everything else is much, much different. You can think of the ARX-100 rifle as the Lego […]
Should You “Under Magnify” Your Rifle? (The Red Dot at Long Ranges)
Most people use too much magnification on their rifle. It’s temping because it’s easier to shoot tiny groups. If that’s the goal, fine. If it’s not your most important objective, here’s why you should consider less zoom… I’ve been testing the new Crimson Trace CTS-1000 red dot. When it arrived, my first decision was which […]
Does Your EDC Belt Really Fit? NexBelt Review
If you carry inside the waistband, you already know the challenged of getting the exact right tension on the belt. That’s especially true if you change holsters or sometimes carry spare magazines. Here’s a solution… Looking for a really flexible concealed carry belt–one that can be sized exactly, every time? Read the rest: Does Your […]
Does Your EDC Belt Really Fit? (NexBelt Review)
A concealed carry belt that easily adjusts for inside the waistband, outside the waistband, or no carry at all. Looking for a really flexible concealed carry belt–one that can be sized exactly, every time? In other words, an infinitely flexible belt? No, I’m not talking about rigidity of the belt itself. That characteristic is terrible […]
A Dry Fire Magazine?
One of the things I spend the most time on at the annual NRA Annual Meeting is scouring the exhibit halls for new and innovative products. This year, I ran across a previous acquaintance. I had forgotten about this company until we crossed paths again in the midst of 81,000 of my closest friends at […]
Plinking Silence with a Thud: Winchester Super Suppressed Ammo
I’ve been testing some new ammo with my handiest .22LR pistol. Winchester has a relatively new .22LR load on the market: the Winchester Super Suppressed. As you might guess from the name, it’s designed specifically for use with a rimfire suppressor, although there’s certainly no reason you can’t use it without one if you like […]