Before my car accident, I faithfully carried a Glock 19 IWB style. After I hurt my back, however, that became less feasible of an option. Unwilling to let that stop me from carrying, I turned to a smaller, more comfortable CCW option, the S&W Bodyguard 380. The only problem with my solution was, I can't stand the Bodyguard 380's trigger. The S&W Bodyguard 380 is … [Read more...]
Number 5— The Glock 26 The Glock 26 is a tried and true work horse. Does it have great sights from the factory? Nope! However, you can buy them with Glock factory night sights that aren't bad or pick up a Talo edition with night sights for a reasonable price. Does it have a great trigger from the factory? No! However, great shooters don't need great triggers, they just … [Read more...]
Love it or hate it the aftermarket world for the Glock series of handguns is exploding. One particular side of this market that is taking off are custom slide shops. They've come about for a variety of reasons. Stock Glocks are very capable firearms but leave something to desired with general ergonomics / features. Large and small custom shops are popping up around the country … [Read more...]
Upon hearing about my fellow TAG team member Brian's article titled "Do All Roads Lead to Glock?," I knew with absolute certainty I had to present the other half of the argument and be that guy—the Glock hater. I'm tired of shootists perpetually singing the praises of this platform—it's the ultimate in reliability, they're inexpensive, all the pros use them—and I intend to call … [Read more...]
The ETS Group has released new Glock magazines that are made of a clear polymer material and are legal for both recreational and competitive shooters. ETS is short for Elite Tactical Systems, they are a Knoxville, Tennessee based manufacturer of polymer magazines for two of the most popular weapons systems in the United States, the Glock pistol and the AR-15 rifle. The ETS … [Read more...]
Why carry two guns? Truthfully, most of my friends think carrying one gun is weird enough. If they only knew that I carry two, it’d blow their minds. I’m sure I’d be immediately categorized as over-the-top-crazy by some and just plain paranoid by others. Still, the question of why I do carry two guns is a valid one. Although it is a minute possibility, the reason I carry … [Read more...]
