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Archives for January 2020

Gun Test: Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 Commander

For some time, I have regarded the Commander-size 1911 handgun as the perfect carry gun for my needs. A Commander is simply a Government Model 1911 with a slide that is ¾-inch shorter and an aluminum frame in place of the larger handguns steel frame. This makes for a packable handgun with plenty of power. Among the handguns leading this category is the Dan Wesson Guardian. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 Commander


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January 31, 2020

Filed Under: 1911, Dan Wesson, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, Dan Wesson, Defense ammunition, Fiocchi Ammunition, Guardian, handguns, Home Defense, personal defense, Remington Ammunition, Target Shooting

Learning to Custom Fit a 1911 — You Got This!

It will come as no surprise to the readers that America has a love affair with the 1911. I can’t think of any other firearm that has lasted 100 years, with all its fundamental design principles intact. For that matter, I can’t think of any product design that has lasted 100 years without major change. However, there is a big difference between an off-the-shelf 1911 and a custom fit 1911. [Read more…] about Learning to Custom Fit a 1911 — You Got This!


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January 30, 2020

Filed Under: 1911, How To, Pistols Tagged With: Custom 1911, Gunsmithing, Pistolsmith

NSSF Launches “Gun Owners Care” Initiative

With gun owners increasingly the target of efforts to shame and disrespect them simply for exercising their constitutional right to own a firearm, the NSSF® is responding with a campaign to educate the public about the care gun owners have for their neighbors and communities. Visit the Gun Owners Care website to see how you can support this new initiative. [Read more…] about NSSF Launches “Gun Owners Care” Initiative


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January 29, 2020

Filed Under: Industry Tagged With: Gun Safety, National Shooting Sports Foundation, NSSF

Colt Single Action Army

Some handguns give you a 1,200-psi adrenaline flow just handling them. Others are as exciting as a dance on broken ground. The Colt Single Action Army is among the former. The Colt is an icon in the truest sense, and iconic handguns, and the use they have been put to in times of war and trouble, are immensely interesting. [Read more…] about Colt Single Action Army


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January 28, 2020

Filed Under: Colt, Pistols Tagged With: .45 Colt, Colt, Frontier Six Shooter, handloading, Peacemaker, Revolvers, single action, Single Action Army, single action revolvers, Winchester

Armed Good Guys: Bodycam Video Show Gunfight With Meth-Fueled Shooter

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Bodycam Video Show Gunfight With Meth-Fueled Shooter


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January 27, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Self-Defense

A Case for the AK47 Rifle

When we read about certain firearms, particularly in the biased media or even in the popular gun press, we read terms such as ‘deadly’ efficiency. As a professional, I know that any projectile or firearm, beginning with a .177 Pellet at 450 fps, have killed human beings. It is the operator that is the real weapon. Just the same there are some firearms that have earned a well-deserved reputation for reliability and effect. Enter the AK47. [Read more…] about A Case for the AK47 Rifle


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January 17, 2020

Filed Under: Anything AK, Arsenal Tagged With: AK, AK-47, AR, Arsenal, Home Defense, Hornady Ammunition, hunting, personal defense, varmints

Defensive Shooting Myths and Truths

The genesis of this article resulted from numerous online posts relating to defensive shooting. While the internet is a great source of knowledge, it is also a great source of misinformation. Here’s a few concepts worthy of examination. [Read more…] about Defensive Shooting Myths and Truths


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January 17, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Self Defense, Tactics Tagged With: Caliber Selection, Shooting Myths, Shot Placement

Handguns and CCW: Training and Re-Training

There is a lot of discussion concerning training. A lot of it revolves around choosing a trainer. There is much truth in this, as the trainer gets you started on the road to proficiency, but it is all your own responsibility in the end. You have graduated from the public school system—good or bad—and you can read, so you survived and perhaps have learned a great deal on your own.  We all remember fantastic teachers who inspired us, and then there were the inept—so it is with firearms trainers. [Read more…] about Handguns and CCW: Training and Re-Training


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January 16, 2020

Filed Under: How To, Self Defense Tagged With: Firearms, handguns, Home Defense, personal defense, protection, Training

Arsenal SAM7K-44: The Ultimate Defensive Pistol

When the AR and AK pistols were first introduced, many of us thought “Well hey, they are rifles, so how can they be pistols?” My friend Darrel points out that many of my generation are used to the Shockwave-type shotguns being illegal, and the same goes for the SBR. However, the AR and AK pistol are different breeds, particularly when you consider the Arsenal SAM7K-44. [Read more…] about Arsenal SAM7K-44: The Ultimate Defensive Pistol


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January 15, 2020

Filed Under: Anything AK, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: 7.62x39 mm, AK pistols, ammo, Arsenal, Hornady, Tula, Wolf Ammo

Armed Good Guys — Catching Thieves in Your Bathrobe

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys — Catching Thieves in Your Bathrobe


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January 13, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense Tagged With: Armed Good Guys

Gun Test: North American Arms Pug

I do not wish to damn this little gun with faint praise. The North American Arms Pug is a tiny revolver that is well made of good material and reliable. I have never seen anyone have trouble with the revolver as regards reliability, and it has been in service for decades. The problem is the same as its appeal—its size. [Read more…] about Gun Test: North American Arms Pug


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January 10, 2020

Filed Under: North American Arms, Pistols Tagged With: .22 LR, .22 Magnum, Concealed Carry, Home Defense, Hornady, Hornady Critical Defense, NAA Pug, personal defense, Revolvers, single action revolvers

Lead Bullets In the Glock? You Bet!

It seems like it was only a few years ago that the Glock pistol was introduced to America. There were changes coming, and the Glock was a big step up from .38 caliber revolvers. However, police agencies transitioning to the Glock didn’t always go well, through no fault of the pistol. While lead bullets were not a concern at that time, reloaders quickly realized the potential downfall due to leading issues. [Read more…] about Lead Bullets In the Glock? You Bet!


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January 10, 2020

Filed Under: Glock, How To, Reloading Tagged With: 9mm, 9mm reloading, Bar Sto barrels, Glock, Glock 17L, handloading, Home Defense

Colt Python — The World’s Finest Revolver

One thing I have learned is that as things get older, they get meaner—and sometimes age brings respect. The Colt Python and I were each born in the 1950s. I am too young to remember the 1950s, but I find it interesting that such an advanced revolver was introduced over 60 years ago in 1955. [Read more…] about Colt Python — The World’s Finest Revolver


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January 9, 2020

Filed Under: Colt, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .357 Magnum, .38 Special, Colt, Concealed Carry, double action revolvers, Galco, handloads, Home Defense, Hornady, hunting, personal defense, Python, Revolvers, Target Shooting, XTP

Surplus Beretta 92S: A Retired 9mm With a Lot of Fight

Surplus has different meanings depending where you are in the world. Surplus firearms in the U.S. means extra, on hand, or dated equipment. In other countries, it could mean scrap metal. I try to avoid the latter, but I am always on the lookout for a diamond in the rough and thought I’d look at the Beretta 92S. I have seen these advertised by a variety of online gun sellers. This 9mm is an early generation of 92FS, so it is more of a European gun than the 92FS that definitely has U.S. influence. This is what I found with this old pistol. [Read more…] about Surplus Beretta 92S: A Retired 9mm With a Lot of Fight


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January 7, 2020

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: Aguila, Beretta, Hornady, SIG Sauer Ammunition

Armed Good Guys — Two Carjackers, One Armed Citizen

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys — Two Carjackers, One Armed Citizen


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January 6, 2020

Filed Under: Self Defense Tagged With: Armed Good Guys

Legend Reborn: Colt Resurrects Classic Python Revolver

On New Year’s Day, American handgunners were treated to news for which they had been waiting more than 15 years: the Colt Python has been resurrected! The legendary Python revolver is one of the most recognizable handgun models ever produced, thanks to appearances in films and on television. [Read more…] about Legend Reborn: Colt Resurrects Classic Python Revolver


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January 3, 2020

Filed Under: Colt, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .357 Magnum, Colt Python

Savage 110 Scout Rifle: A Modern Interpretation of Cooper’s Scout Rifle

Col. Jeff Cooper defined a general purpose rifle or Scout Rifle as “a conveniently-portable, individually-operated firearm, capable of striking a single decisive blow on a live target of up to about 440 pounds in weight, at any distance at which the operator can shoot with the precision necessary to place a shot in a vital area of the target.” Cooper provided more detail by stating a maximum weight for the rifle to be 6.6 pounds including sling and optic, and an overall length of 39 inches. Does the Savage 110 Scout measure up? [Read more…] about Savage 110 Scout Rifle: A Modern Interpretation of Cooper’s Scout Rifle


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January 3, 2020

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles, Savage Tagged With: .450 bushmaster, Federal PowerShok, Hornady Black, Jeff Cooper, Leupold, Magpul, Model 110, Savage, Scout Rifle, UTG

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