I wanted to focus today on military pistols, and specifically the Beretta M9. I start here with the Beretta M9 because it is the most commonly used sidearm across the armed services. In the coming future, expect to see others covered here as well, from SIG Sauer to Heckler & Koch, but today, I’m just […]
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We Hate The Beretta M9, But Why?
Anyone who has been into guns knows that Beretta is a big name in the gun world. They have been making things that go “bang” (some would argue “click”) for about 500 years. They are THE oldest gun makers in the world today. But let’s skip ahead so you don’t fall asleep. In the 80s […]
IWB Holster for Concealed Carry!
I have used a few IWB (inside the waistband) holsters for my everyday concealed carry. One of the biggest problems that I have when carrying is “printing”, showing the outline of my pistol through my shirt when bending over, kneeling, etc. For those who are looking for a reliable, easy and fast to draw IWB […]
Improving your Pistol Skills!
After a three-day combat pistol course, a few of the students had questions regarding the exact “grip pressure” needed when griping their pistol. In the military, we were taught the 60/40% rule of thumb. 60% of applied to the pistol with the main/strong hand, and 40% with the support hand. I wanted to pass on […]
A Warrior’s Mindset!
Many of us find ourselves on the range going over shooting drills, or in our living rooms conducting dry fires, week after week, knowing or thinking we will be able to use what we’ve been training for if the time presents itself. Joining the military and deploying at the age of 18 to Iraq in […]