One of the most beneficial steps the gun industry has taken to be more inclusive is a focus on low-recoil handguns. S&W released the EZ line, Walther has the CCP and the PD380, SIG produces a lower recoil .380 variant, the P365, Ruger has the Security-380, and I could go on and on. These...
As a general rule of thumb, universal holsters are a no-go. Sure, every gun can fall into it, but they act more like buckets than holsters. With universal holsters, there tend to be fit issues, retention issues, and, worst of all, safety issues. It’s a rule of thumb, but there are always exceptions. The...
If I asked you to picture the revolvers from, say, 1850 to 1899, what would you picture? Probably a Colt Single Action Army, maybe a Remington 1858, and if you had an eye on the future, you might picture the S&W Model 1899 Military and Police model. You picture a large revolver carried by...
In handgun shooting, the choice of sighting systems plays a crucial role in accuracy, speed, and overall effectiveness. Two prominent sighting systems are traditional iron sights and modern red dot sights. Each system has advantages and disadvantages that cater to different shooting needs and preferences. This article delves into the comparative analysis of traditional...
Now that summer is upon us, it’s time to think about how best to carry concealed with less and typically looser clothing. The Kimber Micro Rapide pistol is one of the smallest carry guns I’ve gotten hands-on with, but just because it’s small doesn’t mean it’s not mighty. If you’re a fan of 1911’s,...
We all have an EDC or Everyday Carry, the collection of items we carry with us on a regular basis. Even average people who don’t think about self-protection carry many of the same things every day: wallet, keys, cell phone, etc. It’s the stuff that lets us live our lives away from home, things...
