Earlier this year, Springfield Armory released a new variant of its unique 1911, the Emissary. This new gun is a 9mm, commander-size gun with a 4.25-inch barrel. Like its stablemates in the Emissary barn, this latest edition has a lot to offer for the 1911 aficionado. This and others in the Emissary series are striking […]
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380 ACP Ballistics and Guide
Why 380, and why now? While there is a good reason as to why my family owns a couple of pistols chambered in 380 I’m going to be completely honest with you and say that the 380 is not my first choice for self-defense. I’ll get to the reasons why it’s not my first choice […]
A Primer On The Concealed Carry Gun Holster
If there is one thing you’ll find out as you go on through your career as a concealed gun carrier, it’s that there are as many concealed carry gun holsters as there are firearms manufacturers. Trying to figure out which one is best for you, your method of carry, your body type, and everything else […]
Ruger Issues SR22 Safety Recall
Ruger has issued a safety bulletin for their SR22 pistol. The issue occurs when the left and right sides of the frame inserts are not properly attached to each other, causing the firing pin blocker and hammer block to move separately of each other. If this happens, the pistol can sometimes have a “slack” single […]
Springfield Armory Hellcat VS Sig Sauer P365 XL
I’ve had both pistols for a couple of years now, and what follows is my SIG P365XL VS Springfield Hellcat review. This is an update to an old article that was originally published in April of 2020, and I’ve now got thousands of rounds through each pistol. Springfield Armory Hellcat VS Sig Sauer P365 XL […]
Why Won’t My Pistol’s Slide Lock Open on The Last Round? (Video)
There are certain malfunctions that are human error, and others that are mechanical in nature. Just about every type of firearm malfunction can be caused by either. When we’re troubleshooting these sorts of malfunctions, we always look at it from a top-down approach. What I mean is that we need to look at the operator, […]
What is a Derringer Gun?
One of our main priorities here at Gunner’s Den is education. And one of our main tracts of education is ballistics studies. We do a lot more ammo education than the guns themselves, but it’s a goal of mine to begin focusing more on the guns. So we like to talk about all manners of […]
Bond Arms Stinger Review (9mm and 380 ACP)
Are you looking to expand your concealed carry options? Perhaps looking for a perfect handgun that’s both streamlined and lightweight that will carry easily in a pocket? A new choice is now on the horizon in the form of the Bond Arms Stinger, chambered in either 380 ACP or 9mm Luger. Bond Arms But before […]
Improve Your Grip to Improve Your Shooting
There is a bunch of stuff that can go wrong when shooting a pistol if you have a poor grip on the gun. We’re going to tackle some of those issues really quick, and then go over how to grip a semi-auto pistol the way the experts are currently teaching. Having a proper grip on […]
Pros and Cons To a Pistol Laser
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 […]
