The debut of Springfield Armory’s 1911 DS Prodigy pistol has created a lot of buzz. I’m cautiously optimistic about it, but I’m fired up about the waves it may create for the 2011 platform in the defensive pistol market.
Preparation is key when working towards achieving a goal. I have a goal of earning a pin from an upcoming class with Gabe White. As such, I’m making adjustments to my practice plans for it.
Not all handguns are designed with self defense in mind and some that are aren’t particularly well suited for it. Knowing what qualities to look for in a defensive handgun helps discern the good from not so good.
The custom holster market is filled with options ranging from terrible to fantastic. I’ve found Weber Tactical’s USPSA/IDPA holsters to be on the positive end of that spectrum even though I’ve run into a few issues with them.
Dry fire is a good practice necessary for cost effective development of practical marksmanship skills. However, not all firearms are well suited for dry fire. Here is what I think folks should know.
Five thousand rounds through a single gun might sound like a lot, but it goes by faster than one would expect when putting in the work with a gun. Zero failures after 5K is something to take note of.
Sometimes the difference between holding a pistol and dry firing it versus shooting it is night and day. In the case of the CZ Shadow 2, the difference was astronomical – it went from favorable to marvelous.
I’ve held Rangemaster certified instructors in high regard for quite some time now. Never did I imagine I would become one. This after action report should provide some insight into what Rangemaster instructor certification entails.
Slimline pistols are hot. They are light-weight, easy to conceal, comfortable to carry, and practical tools for self defense. The P365 XL falls into this category and some say it’s punching above its class. Let’s take a look at it.
The Shield Arms S15 magazines and accessories are incredible upgrades to the G43X and G48 that make them much more capable and attractive concealed carry options. They are worth looking into.
Ask and ye shall receive. Or, at the very least, I will share an opinion with potentially questionable information. Kind of like this post where I share how I am going about dry fire practice which I believe is critical…
Every gun has a story and is a chapter in the life of its owner, especially the first firearm. With a little reflection we can discover a number of lessons learned from or with that first firearm. Here are some…
