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 – …
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 …
Since I’m at the range a lot, I see many shooters come and go. Some of the faithful have their routines all set. But most folks come in, put up a target, push it out and blast some holes. Pull it back, change it, push it out. Over and over, ammo gets burned up with no measurable results. …
I recently read an article in American Handgunner on the 10 Things Most Gun Owners Do Wrong. I agreed with most of it. Here’s my take with a nod to the author, Ralph Mroz: They don’t zero their gun. This is so true! Even if you can hit the same hole in the X ring over and …
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 …
About 30 years ago, the Colt 1911 handgun was replaced as the standard issue US military sidearm. The choice came down to two contenders: Beretta and SIG Sauer. Depending on which story you follow, either SIG made a big blunder on the pricing or the Italians had some intel on suitcase nukes that we needed. …
I’m often asked what the best concealed carry handgun is. The answer is simple: the one you will carry. I know many, many CCW/CHP permit holders. Only a small handful actually carry every day. Some are not permitted to carry at work but fail to carry everywhere except at work. Some don’t believe that self-defense is …
I recently had the privilege to visit the SIG Sauer Academy in New Hampshire. What a great team of folks work up there for SIG. I was surprised by what appeared to be a “loose” teaching style. The NRA harps on several shooting fundamentals, including Aiming; Hold Control; Breath Control; Trigger Control and Follow-Through. The …
I learned this practice drill from Adam Painchaud’s SIG Sauer Academy YouTube channel. It’s improved my skill immensely. The drill combines live fire with dry fire making for some excellent training time. Start with your pistol locked and loaded with a round in the chamber. Remove the magazine. Now fire two shots. The first will …
