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Walther has long been known for quality handguns. Just take a look at our library of Walther articles and it’s easy to verify. #GripandTrigger has most recently been used as a tag line and for good reason. Ergonomics that feel as if the gun was molded for your hand and an impeccable crisp trigger permit […]
With its new .380 ACP pistol, Springfield Armory’s 911 is well-suited for comfort, size and convenience – making it the perfect pistol for your EVERY day carry. Optimizing the frame-to-slide-to-trigger guard relationship creates handling characteristics unique among small pistols of its kind. Many pocket guns can be hard to handle and unpleasant to shoot, discouraging […]
I mentioned in last week’s Guns In Movies feature that the Beretta 92FS was ubiquitous. However, its presence in popular media is surpassed by this week’s Guns In Movies firearm: the Glock 17 9mm pistol. History Because of the popularity of this handgun, much of its history is already familiar. But, for those less well-versed […]
Much of my foundational marksmanship development was learned with a Ruger predecessor to the 22/45, the Ruger Mark III Target. As many fond memories as I have with that classic pistol, I can recall as many frustrating flashbacks of how I never did get the hang of shooting with it. When my dad was first […]
For this week’s Guns In Movies segment, let’s take a look at a unique handgun from the S&W family that has made its way into movie and television fame: the Smith and Wesson 3913. History The Smith and Wesson 3913 is the third generation in the series of pistols first sold by S&W in 1955. […]
Winter time often presents a host of new challenges for those of us who choose to carry as a lifestyle. In order to be best prepared in the event that we must use our EDC systems, we must plan ahead. https://youtu.be/deMNAhSrqkE by David Donchess David served in the USMC for a few years. Deployed twice […]
Rust, like death and taxes, happens. Guns being metal objects always run the risks of catching rust. The best finish can scratch and fade over time, and rust simply occurs almost inexplicably. Carry guns are especially vulnerable to rust due to the proximity they have with the human body. The human body tends to be […]
While a lot of guys and gals have long ago forsaken the revolver for the automatic it still has a special place in my heart. I could wax poetically about why I like revolvers, but you didn’t come here to read that. Today we are going to discuss revolver grips, specifically the Hogue Tamer grips. […]
When you spend years familiarizing yourself with the mechanics of shooting, it’s easy to believe that the techniques you’ve become accustomed to are the only way to travel. In my case, the notion of ignoring a pistol’s slide stop/release in favor of “power-stroking” the slide—gripping the slide and pulling it rearward to disengage it from […]
Changing a gun requires research and decisions. One of the most common changes for the Glock is the slide lock. Some folks find disassembling the Glock very difficult with factory parts. In this video, Ferrari Steve discusses the trapezoid grip slide lock from Brass Stackers. The Trapezoid Gripâ„¢ Slide Lock for Glockâ„¢ Pistols is manufactured […]
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