Concealed Carry
Red Dot or Iron Sights for a Self-Defense Encounter
Red dot sights are becoming too prevalent to ignore. As an experimenter and trainer, I keep on hand as many…Read More >
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Handguns
Smith and Wesson’s Best 10mm — The M&P 2.0
The pistol under review is a Smith and Wesson Military and Police 2.0 large frame pistol, similar to the M&P…Read More >
Firearms
Battle of the Micro-Compacts: Shield Plus vs. Hellcat
Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed great strides forward in the micro-compact arena. The pistols keep getting smaller and…Read More >
AR-15s
Review: Smith and Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport .22 LR
When I recently stumbled across a solid deal on a Smith and Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport, let’s just say that…Read More >
Firearms
Smith and Wesson Military & Police 2.0
When you make an upgrade or change a handgun to a new model, you must be careful to preserve all…Read More >
Ammunition
Bullets: Chunky and Slow vs. Fast and Light
Many of the modern, name brand bullets in .45 ACP or 9mm will do the job well. This data should help you realize, with the proper bullets, ammunition effectiveness is not nearly as large a concern as it once was. That is not say that all bullets in 9mm or .45 ACP perform the same. This article looks at data from different ammunition tests and picks the 3 top performers for consideration.
Firearms
Top 10 (New) Semi-Auto Pistols of 2018
Top 10 lists are always a reader favorite. Readers love to see their personal favorites among the top 10 list. They also like to leave blast-o-grams to the author decrying the list as a shame because their favorite did not make the list. Don’t blame the author, this list is all you, the reader or more appropriately the buyers’ top choices for 2018 based on sales.
Firearms
Long Distance Personal Defense Guns
Most of us who carry daily make a choice between comfort and ease of shooting with our choice in EDC pistols. I happen to carry a full size M&P 9mm. As an early concealed carry person, I was sure carrying such a gun would be noticed by everyone and be super uncomfortable. Over time, I gradually learned how to conceal better and more comfortably.
Firearms
Top 6 Carry Pistols for Beginners
Everyone starts somewhere and at sometime. Concealed carry is no exception. Everyone feels at least a bit self-conscious when they start carrying a handgun for self-defense. Choosing the right pistol that is not too small, not too big, and manageable through recoil is a good start. This article goes through a handful of factors to consider when choosing a handgun, as well as six tops picks.
Firearms
Range Report: Smith and Wesson’s Easy Shooting M&P Shield .380 ACP
Over the years, I have seen many people struggle with the handgun. Some older folks, and others with limited hand strength, have a difficult time with the revolver. While revolvers are simple enough to handle, the long double-action trigger press challenges some shooters. The Smith and Wesson M&P .380 pistol is the answer they have been looking for.