Pistol

Thureon Defense 9mm PCC

Continuing our coverage of pistol-caliber carbines we were alerted to Thureon Defense. The now cliche questions are always, “Does it take Glock mags?”, and “Does it come in 10mm?”. The answer to both is YES. Thureon Defense is a small specialty company based in Germantown, WI. What do they specialize in? TRUE pistol-caliber carbines! These […]

S&W M&P 2.0 Compact: Fifteen rounds in a Perfect Package

After more than a decade Smith & Wesson has released the 2.0 of their M&P line. While most of the differences suggest a 1.5 or 1.7, the most exciting part of the launch is the new compact model. The sub-compact Shield and full-size models were aimed at the brand’s namesake, Military and Police, but the […]

First Look: Lionheart Industries Regulus Beta

Continuing our coverage of the new Regulus modular pistol series from Lionheart Industries we now bring you the Beta. A flat back strap stands out most noticeably in comparison to the Alpha, but the frame is also shorter. The video below shows the Beta with a long slide and non-threaded barrel, but Lionheart offers this […]

First Look: Steyr S9-A1

Steyr has been known to me as one of those cult companies. A friend let me shoot his once and then wiped it down and tucked it away. I don’t mean of course that Steyr is a cult, but that those who own Steyrs love them deeply. It’s been my experience that such cults are […]

First Look: Lionheart Industries Regulus Alpha

Lionheart Industries has released their new Regulus modular pistols series. The Regulus is available with either a long or short slide, threaded barrel or non, and with two frame sizes. Slides can be swapped from frame to frame making it a mission-specific build. For the sake of this article we’ll be looking at the Regulus […]

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 2.0 VIDEO

Smith & Wesson has released their Shield 2.0. Those who have been gun-buyers for a while saw the writing on the wall. When the rebates and sales started there had to be something new in the works. The M&P 2.0 series came out and we waited. Finally the Shield 2.0 is out. Is it any […]

The Little .380 Gets a Big Champion: Enter the Girsan MC 14

Caliber arguments are older than arguments over sports teams so let’s nip that right here with this maxim: a well-placed shot of any caliber is better than a miss with any other caliber. With that settled we can move on to the real subject which happens to be chambered in another of Browning’s calibers, the […]

M&P 22 Compact by Smith & Wesson: The Perfect Tool for Training

The M&P 22 Compact by Smith & Wesson is the perfect tool for teaching new shooters. The price is right, ammunition is cheap and the low recoil of a .22 caliber firearm makes it the perfect teaching tool. The M&P has the quality and feel of a full size gun making the transition to defensive […]

HK P30 SK LEM Tabletop Video Review

Hammer-fired is smartly making a comeback. With the current trend of appendix carry folks are starting to appreciate the additional safety a hammer can provide. Pistols like the HK P30 offer a hammer to rest your thumb on while holstering. No amount of snagging or obstruction can pull the trigger without a clear tactile warning […]

Maximize Your Training: Get Some Distance!

Often, we shoot on our own without outside input or supervision. How can we maximize our training time and expenses by dialing ourselves in? Distance. Not only is distance our friend in a gun-fight but it can be our friend in training time. Since becoming a pistol and rifle instructor, I find myself not having […]