Firearms

211 posts

  • DefendGuide

    The Pros and Cons of Using Optics on Handguns

    Red dots on handguns aren’t magic and they sure as hell aren’t a free lunch. The real advantage is target focus—if you’re willing to train.

    6 min
  • Craft Holsters Sig Sauer P226 Leather Shoulder Holster Rig - Eagle
    DefendReview

    Craft Holsters Sig Sauer P226 Leather Shoulder Holster Rig – Eagle

    Ever chased that shoulder holster dream only to tangle in straps like a bad spy flick? I tested Craft Holsters’ Sig Sauer P226 shoulder holster, and it’s a premium rig with a few quirks that’ll make you chuckle (or cringe).

    5 min
  • Heckler & Koch VP9 and Staccato C2 2011 pistols with red dot sights – #5 and #1 best concealed carry pistols 2025
    DefendGuide

    Best Concealed Carry Pistols 2025: My Top 5 Picks

    You asked for it — my battle-tested Top 5 concealed-carry pistols for 2025. One costs less than date night. One more than a used bike. All five I’d trust my life with — and one rides my hip every day.

    5 min
  • FundamentalsDrill

    Central Texas Standards: A Classic IPSC Benchmark Drill

    Central Texas Standards – Chip McCormick & Ronin Colman’s nearly forgotten 125-round monster. Weak-hand, reloads, 50-yard shots, even prone. This 1980s beast still demands Master-class skill to clean in 2025.

    6 min
  • DefendReview

    Gritr Omni Holster

    Gritr’s affordable Omni holster claims IWB/AIWB/OWB ambidextrous magic. I warned ‘em my holster reviews are brutal. They sent it anyway. Spoiler: it’s not trash… but it ain’t perfect. Dig in for the full scoop.

    5 min
  • FundamentalsReview

    Mantis TitanX

    The good folks at Mantis Tech surprised me with a TitanX: an inert Glock 19 clone packing a MantisX and a shot-indicating laser. Dry fire practice game-changer? Let’s unbox it and see.

    7 min
  • CompeteRounds Later

    CZ 75 TS Czechmate: 1,000 Rounds Later

    After 1,000 rounds, the CZ 75 TS Czechmate is still a hoot—flawless reliability with handloaded 9 Major, despite front-heavy balance and a pesky recoil dip. Tinkering continues: filed safeties and swapped optics. A discontinued gem worth saving for Open fun.

    4 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Using the Manual Thumb Safety… Uhm… Well… Safely

    Proper manual safety use is critical for safe shooting. Follow Col. Cooper’s binary rule—on target, safety off; off target, safety on—to build strong safety discipline and prevent mishaps with your pistol.

    5 min
  • DefendReview

    Glock G43

    I don’t shoot or talk about Glocks much, but I’ve got a few, including my first: a Glock 43. It’s an itty-bitty pistol that rarely sees trigger time, but it’s got its place. Let’s check it out.

    5 min
  • DefendDrill

    Ken Hackathorn’s The Wizard Drill

    Ken Hackathorn’s The Wizard doesn’t mess around—it’s a raw competency test for concealed carriers. You either have the skills to nail it, or you don’t. So, how tough is it? Let’s break it down.

    6 min
  • CompeteRounds Later

    Staccato XL: 2000 Rounds Later

    And the Staccato XL hit 2,000 rounds—snuck up on me like a ninja. With some slick trigger and recoil tuning, the last thousand rounds were pure, flawless fun. Here’s the what and how of it.

    3 min
  • HuntGuide

    Zeroing Optics for Supersonic and Subsonic Ammo

    Should you re-zero when switching between supersonic and subsonic loads? Short answer: yes, it optimizes accuracy for each load. But re-zeroing isn’t always practical. Let’s explore some zeroing and reticle options.

    6 min