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  • CompeteFirst Impressions

    Cajunized CZ Shadow 2 Optics-Ready

    Is it possible to make an already amazing gun better? Yes, it is. And that is exactly what happens to a CZ Shadow 2 when Cajun Gun Works works their magic on it.

    4 min
  • Opinion

    Looking Forward to 2023

    No big changes are planned for 2023. The goals I’m setting are realistic. Whether I achieve them or not, the blog posts will continue to come next year. At least, that’s my best effort prediction.

    3 min
  • Opinion

    Looking Back at 2022

    Predictably, 2022 didn’t go as planned, but it wasn’t half bad. In fact, it was pretty good. Here is a review of what went down in the context of hunting, competition, and self defense.

    8 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    What’s the Deal with My Thumb?

    The grip is one of fundamental components of marksmanship. In terms of pistol shooting, it is arguably one of the top three components. This begs the question, is deviating from a textbook grip a bad thing?

    6 min
  • DefendGuide

    Backup Irons with Pistol Mounted Optics, Yea or Nay?

    The more I work with pistol mounted optics, the more my opinions about them evolve. Experience is funny that way. One of those opinions that has evolved is my opinion on using back up irons with red dots.

    6 min
  • Opinion

    Reimagining Gun and Gear Reviews

    I’ve been thinking about how I conduct product reviews and what I include when publishing them on the blog. Given the introduction of UncleZo.deals and the increasing number of product reviews, I’m going to make a few changes. Here is…

    4 min
  • DefendFirst Impressions

    Smith & Wesson Model 66 Combat Magnum

    When it comes to 357 magnum six shooters there are plenty of options available in the market. Plenty of which are really good options for various use cases. The Model 66 Combat Magnum from Smith & Wesson is one of…

    5 min
  • DefendField Notes

    Preparing for the Rangemaster Advanced Instructor Course

    It’s time to switch into qualification preparation mode as the scheduled date for the Rangemaster Advanced Instructor course I will be attending approaches. It won’t be a walk in the park, but I expect it will be worth the effort.

    4 min
  • DefendOpinion

    Do I Really Need More Than One Gun?

    Do I really need more than one gun? It’s an age-old question whose answer is probably no, but may be yes. It just depends.

    4 min
  • CompeteMatch Report

    Thoughts From My First Carbine/Handgun Match

    Shooting an AR-15 with an LPVO at a match was a first for me recently. It was a fun new experience that shed some light on a few things I should have known and on a few things that I…

    4 min
  • DefendReview

    Smith & Wesson Performance Center Pro Series Model 640

    The Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 640 is a wonderful little 5-shot J-frame revolver. It’s a surprisingly good shooter for such a small package and can fit a couple of roles in the defensive toolbox.

    7 min
  • DefendGuide

    Avoiding Red Dot Mounting Failures

    Optic mounting failures are a real thing. However, steps can be taken to virtually eliminate the chance of this happening when depending on optics to work.

    5 min