Sometimes, I think there are too many options when it comes to concealed-carry handguns because how can you find the right one for you? There’s an endless sea of barrel lengths, sight options, capacity, and not to mention making sure there’s aftermarket support for a gun. The gun has to fit your hand size,...
Concealed Carry History – The Fitz Special
One of the most iconic concealed carry firearms of all time is the snub nose revolver. In the age where revolvers ruled, it was the preferred weapon of detectives and civilians looking to pack a punch in a small package. To this day, small, snub-nose revolvers are still extremely popular. Where did the snub...
Kimber R7 Mako Tactical, Is It Worth the Hype?
I attend many media and shooting events across the country, and one company that has been impressing me with its pistols is Kimber. I am in love with their Rapide (ICE), specifically in .45 ACP, and that gun is currently sitting at the top of my “must-have” list. But until then, I have two...
The Sub-Second Draw Debate – Is It Worth It?
A big part of being successful in your training is training to a standard. Drills, for example, offer a time and accuracy standard. We train to meet and exceed those standards. Standards of accuracy and time allow us to perform to standard and see objective improvement. Amongst the many standards in the firearm world,...
Thoughts on the .25 ACP For Concealed Carry
Calibers come and go, and some stick around longer than others. One caliber that remains in the saddle so to speak, is .25 ACP. While it’s not a hugely popular cartridge anymore, it’s still fairly easy to find. The reason we can still find .25 ACP is because millions of .25 ACP guns were...
Leupold Becnara Eyewear: How Did They Hold Up A Year Later?
For over a year, I’ve been putting the Leupold Becnara Matte Black Bronze Mirror Performance Eyewear to the test, wearing them for everything from driving to shooting to hiking. I haven’t been easy on them, but I also didn’t abuse them or put them through anything most other people wouldn’t. How have they held...
