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Ruger LC380 Revisited: Full Review - TheArmsGuide.com
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Ruger LC380: Little Gun, Big Performance

May 21, 2017 by Kevin 6 Comments

Introduction The Ruger LC380 is Ruger's answer to an age-old new shooter problem. I've seen several examples of I myself, most frequently in this form: boyfriend takes girlfriend to shoot. She has little – if any – experience or training with firearms, and may be more than a bit nervous. Boyfriend shows off, shooting a large caliber handgun, and then pops it into her small, … [Read more...]

How Guns Work: Blowback Operation - TheArmsGuide.com
Firearms Training

How Guns Work: Blowback Operation

March 20, 2017 by Kevin Leave a Comment

Blowback operation is only one manner of making a gun fire, but it is interesting in its simplicity. It is a style seen in some older guns, like Bond's Walther PPK or in the Colt Hammerless 1908. The method of blowback function impacts both firearm design and performance. With the blowback style of operation, the force of the pressure caused by detonating the gunpowder within … [Read more...]

Springfield Armory XD-S .45 Packs a Punch! - TheArmsGuide.com
Handguns

Springfield Armory XD-S .45 Packs a Punch!

January 8, 2017 by Kevin 1 Comment

Springfield Armory's XD-S .45 is a bad ass carry gun in a sleek, small package. The XD-S packs 6 rounds of .45ACP into a 21.5 oz firearm. With dimensions smaller than the Kahr CW45, Glock 36, Kimber Ultra Carry 1911s, and Para Carry Safe 1911s, it is one of the most miniscule .45 on the conceal carry market. While this fine .45 is tiny, the kick pushes straight back, allowing … [Read more...]

Springfield 1911 A1 Loaded: Classic Gun, More Fun - TheArmsGuide.com
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Springfield 1911 A1 Loaded: Classic Gun, More Fun

January 3, 2017 by Kevin 4 Comments

Introduction When the demand for the M1911 surged during World War I, Colt (the original manufacturer of John M. Browning's design) was unable to satisfy all the orders. Production was bolstered by including government-owned Springfield Armory to manufacture the design as well. In 1924, the M1911 was modified slightly, including a rounded mainspring housing, a shorter … [Read more...]

Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review - TheArmsGuide.com
Handguns

Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review

August 1, 2016 by Kevin 8 Comments

Recently, I had the pleasure of taking the Smith and Wesson Governor to the range. My first impression of this big S&W wheelgun is that it is a ton of fun. The Governor is a multiple caliber handgun. It fires .45 ACP (with moon clips), .45 Colt, and .410 gauge shot shells, so I tried out some of each to get a feel for how it handled with each caliber. For anyone who … [Read more...]

Springfield Armory 1911: A1 Loaded vs. Range Officer - TheArmsGuide.com
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Springfield Armory 1911: A1 Loaded vs. Range Officer

July 16, 2016 by Kevin 1 Comment

1911s may not be the only pistols I enjoy shooting, but they are one of my favorites. I cut my range teeth with a Springfield A1 Loaded. I still have fun bringing it out to the range. Recently I did just that, and was able to compare how the A1 Loaded handles against how the Springfield Range Officer 1911 shoots. The Springfield A1 Loaded covered in this article has had … [Read more...]

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