My first ever real carry gun was a Bersa .380 ACP. I was a broke Marine who had just turned 21 and had Walther eyes but a Bersa budget. In all fairness, little Bersa served me well. It was the standard Thunder .380. Over the years, my carry guns evolved and grew, as did...
What Movies and TV Get Wrong About Gunfights
Movies and TV are largely works of fiction. We don’t expect them to be right about nearly anything. However, for many, a TV show or a movie is the only experience they have with firearms. TV shows and movies from the opinions of many on firearms, regardless of the fact they are fiction. Rarely...
The Seecamp LWS Series – As Small As It Gets
Ludwig Wilhelm Seecamp, aka Louis Seecamp, was an interesting guy. He immigrated from Germany after the war. In Germany, he had trained as a gunsmith, and when he landed in 1959, he first worked as a gun designer for Mossberg. He then opened up a shop and produced customized M1911s that used a double-action...
The Super Snubby Test
I love a good drill or time trial or qualification test. These drills and courses are often built by experts with time and accuracy standards that allow for objective data regarding your shooting drills. Today we are looking into a category of firearms that I absolutely suck with, snub nose revolvers. I love them,...
The Most Common Mistakes of Concealed Carriers
So you’re a new gun owner, Or maybe you will be joining the ranks or new gun owners. Great! Welcome to the fold! You likely clicked this link thinking hey, I don’t want to make mistakes. That’s the kind of attitude we like around here. I’ve owned guns all my life and got involved...
Is 32 ACP Still Relevant? Let’s Dig In
Is an “obsolete” caliber still a viable option? What’s the best carry caliber? It’s easy to just shout different calibers and even justify them. Admittedly there are a lot of good calibers out there these days, and you’ve likely found the right caliber for you. However, what’s good for you, might not be great...
