Okay new shooter, you've narrowed down the right style handgun for you, but now, what caliber? I'll walk through some popular handgun cartridges so you can a little better acquainted with your options. Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive caliber list, merely an introduction to a few of the more popular handgun rounds available commercially. If they weren't … [Read more...]
A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) announces that Smith & Wesson is the Presenting Sponsor of the AG & AG National Conference. This marks the fifth year of the partnership between these two respected brands in offering this annual training conference. The 5th Annual National Conference Presented by Smith & Wesson will take place from April 20-23, 2017, at Reveille … [Read more...]
MagGuts has changed the meaning of "+1" for carry guns. Typically when someone refers to +1 capacity they are referencing an additional round in the chamber. A full magazine is inserted and presto! You've just increased your capacity. Modern single-stacks like the Walther PPS M2 have options of six, seven, or eight-round magazines. The longer magazines afford more stock … [Read more...]
Generally the words "Gun News" and the country of Canada don't go together in a positive light, but recently the Ottawa Citizen Newspaper based out of Canada's Capital City ran a story that will make current and former members of that nation's military service smile. The Browning Hi Power 9mm pistol has served Canada and the nations of the United Kingdom well for more seven … [Read more...]
The Performance Center by Smith & Wesson announced today a number of new products including pistols, rifles, revolvers, and slide kits for 2017. Performance Center fans have always appreciated the blending of world-class precision machining with the hand-work of Performance Center Gunsmiths. In 2017, fans will be happy to see that tradition continue with the launch of a … [Read more...]
There has been much discussion of self defense in gun free zones, and it brought to mind one of my favorite low aggro (that is, a tool that doesn't appear conspicuously aggressive) self defense options: a tactical pen, like my Tuff Writer pen. But, before I give a detailed review on my Titanium EDC Gen 2 pen, I first want to discuss why you may want to consider tac pens as … [Read more...]
