For decades, the SIG P226 handguns have been proven in combat. SIG Sauer has just taken the P226 into the next century with an integrated slide-mounted reflex optic, the ROMEO1. SIG is the first company to build the gun and the reflex optic, they were, literally, made for each other. Designed as SIG's entrant in the U.S. military trials to replace the M-1911, the … [Read more...]
The cause of virtually all misses is anticipation of recoil in various guises. The only way to beat anticipation? Dry Practice. It is no secret, we are big fans of dry firing around here. I am overjoyed to announce that Springfield Armory has sponsored a series of instructional videos from Rob Latham. We have posted the first one and look forward to future … [Read more...]
Influenced by YouTube's TheFireArmGuy we decided to start giving Kahr pistols a try. They're an American-made option that seems to have all the right features for an affordable carry gun. Slim, low profile, economical, and simplified, the Kahr pistols fall into that single-stack build that makes for something comfortable, light, and efficient. In my experience there are two … [Read more...]
The Oregon Trail Defense Stippling Kit is a high quality all in one stippling kit that allows a user the ability to quickly and easily make permanent modifications to any piece of plastic. I'm a fan of stippling plastic, its a great way to make your weapons and gear work for you. There were several problems with my early attempts at stippling that I came across, problems that … [Read more...]
Talking with 'Nam vets is always a learning experience. They are a truly remarkable bunch of guys who accomplished a lot with very little. I am fortunate to know a SEAL who did some time during the heyday of Vietnam. Reading stories about the Brown Water Navy and SEAL/UDT Platoons in books were great but I had unanswered questions. I was always intrigued on what they … [Read more...]
If you own a Sig P266, the guys at Sig Sauer have some good news for you. SIG now offers Caliber X-Change Kits for the P226 which allow users to switch calibers in seconds by changing the slide and magazine. X-Change Kits are available in 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 Sig and .22 rimfire. The .22 models come threaded or un-threaded barrels. With .22 ammo available in … [Read more...]
