In gun culture, there is a lot of firearms terminology that can be intimidating for those attempting to communicate without being familiar with the jargon associated with the firearms industry. The Arms Guide's Gun Glossary posts will focus on a few of these terms at a time, … [Read more...]
Sometimes, the firearms training industry gets in a rut…and people get very emotional about techniques that they read about or see on videos without ever testing them. One of the sacred cows of gun training is that you should squeeze the life out of your pistol, get as … [Read more...]
Multi-Caliber / Quick Detach System For some folks, a suppressor for multiple calibers is a moot point since they only intend to suppress one caliber. Even if this is your current plan, a .30 cal. can that will handle multiple calibers is still a wise option because it is highly … [Read more...]
Today we accessorize long guns with lights, lasers, variable magnification optics and slings. While some of these things may be unnecessary, I feel like the sling is the most important. With all the things that it helps a shooter to accomplish, you can't go without a sling. When … [Read more...]
In the first part of our discussion of carrying with a thigh holster, we talked about getting the right holster. Now that you have one picked out, how are you going to use it? Position Picking out the holster that suits your needs best is half the battle. The other half is … [Read more...]
How much do you know about Smith and Wesson wheelguns? You may already know that Smith & Wesson labels the frame sizes of their revolvers. The smallest frame size available today is the J-frame like the Chief's Special. But what you may not know is that there was once … [Read more...]
