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In a previous post we went over the idea of starting to do your own Garage Gunsmithing, this week I show you that I’m willing to put my money where my mouth is and start my own project. I selected a truly American Classic for my first project, the 1911 .45 ACP. We discussed when […]
Once upon a time I used to open gun magazines and I would glaze over the half dozen 1911 reviews for the few non 1911s in it. I gave up the gun mags a long time ago, but I carried my jaded internet gun writer grudge against 1911s for some time. I mean they aren’t […]
The 10mm is a beloved cartridge among its small, but fiercely loyal cult. The 10mm has many names, including my favorite, the Centimeter. If you aren’t up to speed let’s do a short history of the 10mm. Designed by Norma with input from Jeff Cooper the 10mm auto was supposed to be the cartridge of […]
I’m privileged to be a man with a larger-than-usual group of close friends, and as a result, I find myself introducing someone to their first firearm purchase relatively often. No, I’m not on a crusade to convert everyone I meet to the gospel of the gun, but I do enjoy sharing my life and interests […]
The tactical shotgun is a misunderstood tool. It’s often seen as old school and easily replaced by the modern carbine. The shotgun is a viable weapon that has the ability to be the most versatile weapon in an armory. The shotgun is a very powerful weapon, for this article we are looking at the 12 gauge […]
Benjamin Franklin once made a comic with a snake separated into segments with a simple caption, “Join or Die.” I learned about this in Social Studies and it always stuck with me. When I had to option to choose a set of grips for my Wicked Grips review I spotted the Join or Die grips […]
Springfield Armory’s reputable EMP 4” with Concealed Carry Contour is now offered in .40 S&W for those looking for another variation on this standout 1911 series. The EMP line captured audiences with ideal concealed carry proportions in a slim single-stack design, silky-smooth short action, and enhanced ergonomic features. This series is set apart from the […]
We can learn a lot about self defense shooting from the police. They carry guns for a living and each shooting is analyzed for legality and tactics by the courts and police trainers. “Police officers may drive black and white cars, however what goes on in their job is a lot of gray.” – Arik […]
AmeriGlo IDOT Tritium sights are one of the best high-vis aftermarket sights you can currently purchase. Not only are they extremely visible in full daylight, they also offer bright tritium inserts that allow your eyes to quickly locate the front sight in lowlight situations. They are made of high quality steel with a black oxide […]
It’s no secret, the Glock isn’t perfect. Could there really be 8 reasons why the 1911 is better than Glock? Probably not, but Patrick tries like hell to come up with a couple legitimate reasons in this episode of TFBTV. jj
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