It seems that people don’t understand that the only thing they need for complete adaptability to any platform is a steady trigger pull without disturbing their sight picture. Now this isn’t including the fact that you will have a different manual of arms requirement to run certain platforms. This will require some retraining in order to […]
Beretta PX4 Storm 2K Review
After 2000 rounds through the Beretta PX4 Storm, I feel that I have enough information to share what I think about its performance and what you can expect from it. I consider the PX4 to be a terrific evolution of the Beretta line of Duty-ready pistols. It feels well made, solid, and has been very […]
Hop up your Glock: Grip Plug
Many shooters like the smooth look of a grip plug in their Glock. It can also keep stray dirt out of your gun. Nothing to it.
The Constitution, the Bill of Rights and how the Second Protects them all
One question I am often asked is “how do you argue with someone who is against guns?” It’s not always easy. Sometimes facts and statistics can go against us if we don’t have all the information. For example, after posting the article about how the shooter from the Bronx Lebanon Hospital shooting was legally able […]
Break-In Period: Is Your Gun Fit For Duty?
A break-in period is a vital step and should be a key focus when getting a new gun you intend to carry or serve in a self defense role. When you get a new pistol, rifle or shotgun, you are getting a freshly finished product made of metal, wood, polymer, or some other material shaped […]
Keeping the Legend Alive: Taylor & Company Cattleman 1873 .357 caliber SA Pistol
by Kenn Blanchard This is my first “cowboy pistol to test and review. I think it is one of the first ones that Taylor & Co., Inc. has shared as well. I am honored to give this firearm a twirl. The Virginia company which is almost thirty years old specializes in “Keeping the Legend Alive, […]
Fighting Pistol: Not Just For Getting To Your Rifle
I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t choose a pistol to defend myself over a rifle or a shotgun loaded with slugs. But when it comes down to using a pistol, it probably isn’t so you can cross a room and get to a rifle. It is popular to say that pistols are just […]
How to Build a .308 AR Rifle That Works: Compatibility and Engineering
Back in the 1950’s, Eugene Stoner designed the first modern modular rifle, the AR-10. The gas impingement operating system and buffer system offers a potential optimization which has yet to be completely fulfilled. If you want to build a .308 AR, let’s examine the easiest way to make your gun run, choosing the right buffer […]
Firearms Training Tools: The SIRT Dry Fire Training Pistol
Dry fire is an important element to firearms training off the range. But, while it helps train skills such as, drawing from a holster, changing magazines, and trigger control, it can be monotonous and uninteresting. Fortunately, there are some ways to make dry fire training more interesting, like using the SIRT Dry Fire Training Pistol. […]
Realizing of the Potential of the Sig P-320 Fire Control Unit: EXO ONE Multi-Caliber Exoskeleton
So it begins. The Sig 320 is going to change the way we think about firearms. The EXO ONE (X01) is a patent-pending multi-caliber exoskeleton for the Sig Sauer P320 Fire Control Unit (FCU). In 20 seconds, you can change your 320 pistol into a legal, bigger, more capable pistol with no FFL and no […]