A 9mm handgun less than an inch wide with 8+1 capacity. This has become nearly the norm for those looking for an easily concealed handgun for carry in hot weather or when utmost discretion is required. It’s easy to think of the 2015 Glock 43, the S&W Shield after its initial recall 2013, but with a much quieter release in 2012 came the Bersa BP9CC. Offering often … [Read more...]
With a flooded AR-15 market it's easy to ignore models that have been out there for a while, and even easier to ignore them if they haven't been recently seen on a magazine cover cradled by some full-sleeve-tattooed gym rat with a perfectly-groomed operator beard. Add to that the increasingly affordable options for home builds and you may have found yourself skipping over … [Read more...]
Caldwell's Stinger solves some fundamental challenges with rifle shooting. I had been resistant to the use of rests, perhaps as an old Soldiering habit. Train as you fight, so shoot free-hand was the mantra. All of that goes out the window however if you are truly trying to test, zero, or even teach with a simpler experience. All of those require a stable shooting platform … [Read more...]
The holster market is a busy one. There are the name-brand giants with imported, Chinese made plastic for cheap, your friend down the road who does kydex in his garage, and ultra-premium options that cost enough to mean you won't be hitting the range anytime soon. Somewhere out there is a Goldilocks brand. If you've been carrying daily for any length of time you've probably … [Read more...]
As Many have already proclaimed, 2017 is shaping up to be the year of the pistol-caliber-carbine. PCCs as they're known by those in a hurry are excellent firearms for a variety of reasons. Generally handgun ammunition is less expensive, has less recoil, and is more readily available than rifle ammunition. Add to that the increased practicality for home-defense use and indoor … [Read more...]
Gun tests are everywhere. It seems that for every make and model there is a report of amazing results, especially if it's in a pay-for-play magazine or on a pay-for-play YouTube channel. Countering those claims are often dozens of e-experts who claim the most terrible experiences ever not recorded. The truth is they could very likely all be true. No matter who you are, what … [Read more...]
