Several years ago a friend of mine showed me his brand new Crimson Trace laser he had just installed on his carry pistol. His reasoning behind his new contraption was that he wanted to be able to hit his target in a home defense scenario in the middle of the night. I can certainly understand […]
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SIG Sauer P320 AXG Classic Review (Video)
I’ve had the SIG Sauer P320 AXG Classic for a few months now and can say that I’m quite happy with what I’ve found. The AXG Classic brings you an aesthetically pleasing design stuffed into the reliable P320. The AXG Classic is all-metal, and as such, it really helps to control the recoil on the […]
New 22LR Optics Ready FN 502 Tactical Announced
Probably just in time for the NRA Annual Meetings that won’t be happening, FN America announced their newest pistol, a 15 round 22lr pistol that looks a lot like their 509. The pistol features the first ever slide cut, from the factory, 22lr pistol available. And to sweeten the deal, it comes with a threaded […]
Pros and Cons to A Pistol Red Dot
The pistol red dot fad is no longer a fad, but a way of life for many. What was once considered to be idiotic and a trend that would eventually go away, is now cemented into the defensive pistol industry. We’ve already discussed whether or not putting a red dot on your pistol was a […]
Why I Prefer Blacked Out Rear Pistol Sights
I recently, as in the last two years, have made the switch from a traditional three dot sighting system to a blacked out (or nearly blacked out) rear sight with a front dot (usually tritium) on my EDC gun. The reason why I have made this switch comes after years of shooting pistols and realizing […]
CMMG Banshee Review
A while back I was in search for a new pistol caliber AR-15. My goal was to find something that was short enough that I could stick in a bag for self-defense scenarios where more firepower than what my sidearm provided, was needed. That bag would eventually become my get home bag and I have […]
Glock 48 Review
This is an update to a review originally published in April of 2019. Glock 48 Review — At SHOT Show 2019 Glock showcased their G48 and G43X Slimline pistols. Up until this point I’ve never really been a fan of Glock’s pistols, though I have owned my fair share of them throughout the years. Something […]
10MM Auto Ballistics Charts and Cartridge Guide
10mm History: 10mm Auto is the brainchild of Colonel Jeff Cooper, introduced in 1983 with the Bren Ten pistol. It’s parent case is the 30 Remington, and it was later adopted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation after meeting the required ballistics testing of the agency. There was a well-known FBI shootout that took place […]
Pistol Caliber Carbine Uses
Many questions have been asked about the pistol caliber carbine regarding its use, history, and why they’re so popular for today’s gun owners. Many folks don’t see the purpose, and a lot of others seem to think this is nothing more than a fad that will pass. None of the above is technically true as […]
Why Does My Pistol Keep Jamming?
All guns will jam from time to time, to include the best semi-auto pistol to your classic revolver. The difference between the two, is that when a semi-auto jams, like a Glock, it’s usually easy to fix. Comparatively, when a revolver jams, it may require the gun to come apart in order to be fixed […]
