I have a SIG P226 with the anchor on the slide. For those in the know, this is the combat firearm the US Navy Seals have been using for some 30 years. When the US Army chose the Beretta 92F, the Seals said, “No thanks, we’ll take the SIG.” I love the gun. It’s a […]
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Like my father, of blessed memory, I have a pump shotgun behind the bedroom door. Just in case. Bump in the night sort of thing. I love that sound. Don’t you? The poor thing’s been sitting there for years (truth be told, probably 15 years or more) without being touched. I recognize that’s a good
That was the headline on Jennifer Chaussee’s Science article in WIRED Magazine on October 2, 2015. This is a common ploy, or mistake, made by those in the media and our own neighbors. Ms. Chaussee is comparing an inanimate object (gun) to a person (terrorist.) This is a category mistake, making the sentence illogical. Here’s an example to show how ridiculous
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It’s legend. The Walther PPK – James Bond’s gun. In the first Bond movie, 007 is told to trade in his Beretta and use the Walther PPK. Major Boothroyd: [to M, referring to Bond’s Beretta] Nice and light… in a lady’s handbag. M: Any comment, 007? James Bond: I disagree, sir. I’ve carried the Beretta for
For those of you new to shooting, I imagine the number of ammo calibers available is dizzying. On top of that amazing array we throw in both digital and imperial measurements for fun. Let’s do a quick review of what’s on the market for general, common, center-fire handguns. We’ll look at these eleven cartridges: .32 ACP .380 ACP
There are three major categories of pistol malfunctions, numbered from one to three. These are important to know and understand in order to properly, safely, and quickly remedy the malfunction. Let’s walk through each category and review what should have happened, what did happen and how to get your pistol running properly again. Ammunition Malfunctions –
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Because I’m biased, of course! But why am I biased? Several reasons come to mind. Let’s review them and see if you come to the same conclusion. {Full disclosure, I am a Certified Advanced GLOCK Armorer and a Certified Classic Series SIG SAUER Armorer. I am not discussing the most accurate side arms, or the
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Last month I shared my first looks at the new SIG Sauer P320. By way of review, it’s a fine pistol created with Swiss precision, German engineering, and good ol’ American innovation and ingenuity. It’s a modular handgun where the slide rides on all-metal rails in a solid stainless steel frame. The serialized unit lets
I’m a handgun enthusiast, as many of you are. I’m probably considered a bit of a “prepper” too, by those close to me, but I’m not burying food (or ammo)… yet. I’ve noticed the last few years there’s been a craze for building one’s own AR-15. I’ve listened to the pundits argue the merits of
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The first automatic pistol designs were blow back operated. This design has a frame-mounted, immoveable barrel which demands a heavy slide. This provides sufficient inertia to hold the slide in place long enough for the bullet to leave the barrel and gas pressures to reduce to safe levels. If the slide isn’t heavy enough, it
