The debate over the choice between AR-15s and Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) has been a longstanding one in the firearms community. Both firearms have benefits and drawbacks, and enthusiasts often find themselves torn between these popular options. AR-15s: Versatility and Customization One of the primary advantages of AR-15s lies in their versatility and customization options. …
AR-15s vs. PCCs: Balancing Benefits and Drawbacks Read More »
About a year and a half ago, two slots opened up for a friend and me to shoot an IDPA match. We both shot PCC and struggled with how different the shooting sport is compared to USPSA and run-and-gun AK/Carbine-style matches. IDPA is a shooting sport focusing on accuracy, with speed almost a secondary aspect. …
To be an exceptional gun owner, you need to regularly challenge your gun handling skills. One of the best ways to do this is to participate in shooting competitions. Shooting against a timer gives you speed vs. accuracy insight you don’t usually receive during typical range sessions. While competing, not only do you want to …
One of the things I’m happy to see slowly disappear is the idea that competition shooting will get you ‘kilt in the streetz.’ More and more defensive-oriented shooters are embracing the idea of competition shooting to improve their defensive skills. I’m still a newb in competition myself, but I’ve come up with a few reasons …
How Competition Makes You A Better Concealed Carrier Read More »
I have been a fan of Smith and Wesson M&P handguns since I started shooting. The first handgun I purchased was the SD9 VE (not an M&P). I purchased my first M&P shortly after that when I decided to get into competition shooting. When I saw that S&W released a M&P metal series version (M2.0), …
New S&W M&P Competitor – Impressive Competition Ready Handgun Read More »
Part 1 of this series discusses the general things you need to know about 3-gun. In this part 2, I will discuss popular gear used by 3-gun competitors. Dissident Arms – KL-12 Race Shotgun Dissident Arms provides premium shotguns and rifles for both tactical and competitive uses. They specialize in the Molot VEPR-12 shotgun. Their …
