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 […]
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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 […]
Glock 45 MOS Review
I’ve had a G45 MOS for several months now and can say that it has been very good to me. The Glock 45 MOS is an optic ready 9mm pistol that is similar in size to a G19X. What follows is my Glock 45 MOS review — Glock 45 MOS Review: Glock’s pistols are currently […]
How to Reduce Recoil on a Handgun
One of the most popular reasons for people not carrying the most effective gun they can is because they cannot handle its recoil. Everyone feels it differently, and these tips will not be able to help everyone. Part of the reason why they won’t help everyone is because some people have medical issues. I’d like […]
Handgun Stopping Power Myth
There are plenty of myths in the gun industry. Some of these can be dangerous, like “there’s no need to aim your shotgun.” Others are just idiotic. We’ve covered some of these more dangerous myths in the past, like the more popular shotgun myths that are actually dangerous, when you click that link. Now this […]
