The old standby 22 long rifle is arguably the most popular handgun and rifle cartridge in existence in the United States of America. It’s affordable, easy to shoot, and a lot of fun. When you get a pistol in 22, they tend to double as a realistic way to train and work on your shooting […]
Colt King Cobra Review: A Classic Returns
This is an update to the original review first published in May of 2019. This is still my absolute favorite double action revolver, and I carry it on a regular basis. Colt Snake Gun History — Before we get to the actual review, we have to cover some history so you know what happened. If […]
Best Glock for Concealed Carry (Top 8)
Best Glock for concealed carry Gaston Glock’s pistols have certainly made a name for themselves over the past few decades and with good reason. Usually touted as one of the most reliable pistols on the market, Glocks are the go-to self-defense weapon for many concealed carriers. But, which is the best Glock for concealed carry? […]
Mossberg MC1SC Review
Mossberg MC1SC Review Mossberg shocked the gun industry earlier this year with the announcement and release of their 9mm striker-fired pistol, the MC1SC. We were there at SHOT Show when it was released and were one of the first groups in the entire industry to fire it. While many folks were confused with why Mossberg […]
Handgun Ballistics Chart
The below handgun ballistics chart will give true caliber and diameter of handgun cartridge bullet weight measured in grains, velocity measured in feet per second, energy measured in foot pounds–which also is a good indicator of handgun stopping power, and bullet trajectory measured in inches for the more popular handgun cartridges, (factory ammunition). This handgun […]
Is There a 45-70 Handgun?
One of the most popular and talked about rifle cartridges for big game is the 45-70 Government–and for good reason. The 45-70 is a great, hard hitting round that has been around for a very long time. Because it has been around for so long, there is a massive following with a few different companies […]
How To Stay Safe During a Mass Shooting
A Commentary: “Being Safe in Public from a Mass Shooting” Recently I read an article (linked below) posted on the Web by USA Today discussing the danger of mass shootings and the sense of fear or lack of safety this threat leaves us with. The following is a direct quote from the aforementioned article: “Experts told USA […]
Top 12 Best 9mm Handguns (2023)
Updated from November 2018 and April 2021. This list of the best 9mm pistols has been evolving over the past four or five years. It started out as a short list of seven or so pistols, grew to about 20 with the last iteration, and is being shortened back down again as I’m done trying […]
Should I Carry With A Round In The Chamber?
Over time, I’ve admittedly began to run out of things to write about concerning guns. If you look, our humble little blog has nearly 800 posts on it, most of which are written by me. It should come as no surprise that I’ve got nothing left to say. So, it’s nice when I can look […]