Glock vs. 1911?  I’m sure this will spark a conversation just by bringing up this topic in the pistol community.  I get asked all the time at ranges from all types of owners, may they be LE, Military (former or active), or just an individual who owns a firearm for self-protection, “What pistol do you […]
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Pocket Pistols: Easy to Carry, Hard to Shoot
Why I don’t Like Pocket Pistols The concealed carry craze we’ve been experiencing the last ten years has brought about one of the best markets for carry guns. Gun designers took heed of this massive influx of new shooters, needing to carry a gun that is friendly to concealment. Compact means a lot of things […]
Travis Pike’s Everyday Carry
Gun – Walther PPS 9mm The Walther PPS in a single stack, striker fired, polymer framed semi-automatic pistol. It comes chambered in either 9mm or 40 S&W. Mine is in 9mm. Why the Walther versus the other single stack 9mms out there? First and foremost the Walther offered a wider variety of options than the […]
Weird Gun Wednesday: Maadi Helwan Brigadier
This week we feature the Maadi Helwan Brigadier. It is a pistol that anyone who deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom has most likely seen. It’s an Egyptian copy of the Beretta M1951 semi automatic pistol, chambered in what could be the worlds most popular handgun caliber 9x19mm. These pistols were made primarily in Egypt and […]
Canik TP9SA – Great Value
The Canik TP9SA is not the typical pistol you would normally see on BTS. It is what is easily considered a low budget pistol. Now admittedly I was not super enthused about the Canik. Thankful for the opportunity if still a little underwhelmed. It is a Turkish made, probably reverse engineered, Walther P99. The SA is considered a […]
Mec-Gar Magazines: Your Gun’s Unsung Hero
Discover what makes Mec-Gar Magazines the best option for your military issued sidearm. Why persist with cheaply made magazines in your Beretta or SIG.
Safariland Concealment Holster
The Safariland 7378 7TS Concealment Holster locks your firearm securely in place, adds versatility of carrying and mounting options, all with a buttery smooth draw.
Kids Can’t Shoot: Children and Firearms Safety
…in Iowa. I have many fond memories of learning to shoot with my dad and brother when I was a kid. We started off on my little bro’s Red Ryder, and by 7 years old, Dad decided I was ready to move up to the Ruger Mark III Target .22 LR pistol (which we still […]
Holster Selection
During my 1,900 hours as a defensive shooting instructor one of the dominating questions I was asked was about holster selection. In my experience this is the hardest one to answer. I have good news and bad new for you: The perfect holster match for your body shape, selected firearm, carry position, and attire exists. […]
