There are several components to shooting accurately, including sight picture, stance, grip, trigger pull, and even breath management. Because people have been shooting firearms for hundreds of years, there is no shortage of techniques recommended to improve a shooter's marksmanship. This article will focus on some of the more popular theories about stance. One theme common in … [Read more...]
Remember this SHOT Show 2012 gem? I finally got a hold of a SIG P224 in .357 SIG for review, and I am delighted to see what it can do. You've seen the review on the P226, right? (If not, check it out!) Well, the P229 is essentially a scaled down, compact version of the full size SEAL sidearm. The subcompact P224 is just a size down from there. According to SIG, the P224, … [Read more...]
G2 Research's new Civic Duty high-expansion ammunition turns the often underrated .380 ACP into a serious fight stopper. G2 Research's new high-efficiency .380 ACP Civic Duty self-defense round changes the game. The pure copper, 69-grain, light weight low recoil, specialized CNC-machined bullet moves at 1,250 FPS, then on impact instantly expands into six (6) big … [Read more...]
I've reviewed Elzetta torches before; I'm no stranger to their high quality construction and performance. So, when Elzetta contacted me about reviewing their new high output model tac light, I was eager to see how it held up against the standard they established with their original ZFL-M60 torch. Features Like the standard output model that came before it, the Elzetta High … [Read more...]
I had the recent revelation that I've been carrying a piece of self defense gear every day for over two years and I have yet to share my experience with it. This part of my EDC is the Cold Steel FGX Push Blade II. Fortunately, I've never had to defend myself with it, but because I choose to carry it, I have trained and practiced with it. So, let's talk last line defense, … [Read more...]
Double Tap has expanded the options for the bantam handgun. Up to this point, customers with an interest in the deep concealing two-shot pistols had the option of anodized aluminum or eye-catching—and more expensive—titanium frames. From there, they had the option of ported or non-ported barrels, and the option of 9mm Parabellum or .45 ACP. Conveniently, Double Tap also offers … [Read more...]
