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How to Clean a SIG P226
Although it wasn’t SIG’s first handgun, the P226 is the model that initially propelled the company to popularity in the U.S. Of course, it didn’t hurt that the Navy SEALs used the P226 for decades as…
Continue Reading →Home-Defense Shotgun Accessories
At the gun shop I frequent, a customer recently dropped off an M4 carbine to have an accessory added. There seemed to be quite the commotion as employees called others over to take a look. I couldn’t…
Continue Reading →The Compact “Crossover” Glock 45 9mm Pistol
Glock’s first pistol — the 9mm Glock 17 — was nothing short of Earth-shattering. And Glock continues to be one of the most successful semi-automatic designs of all time. Their pistols ride in more…
Continue Reading →The Matter of ‘Assault Weapons’
Immediately after a mass murder involving any kind of semi-automatic rifle or pistol, we see a deluge of reporting about “assault weapons” and a predictable push for restrictions on semi-automatic,…
Continue Reading →Read This Before You Clean Your Gun Again
Cleaning guns has a bit of mysticism attached to it. If you only clean your gun with a certain frequency or use a specific lube the full moon will rise, the stars will align, and everything from accuracy to speed will fall into place. Reality is different.
Continue Reading →Choosing a Home-Defense Shotgun
Anyone who is serious about defending themselves, their home and their family in these perilous times ought to have — at the least — a home-defense shotgun. So that we are all on the same page, for…
Continue Reading →How Lucky Am I? Training at My Desk…
As I type this, I have a Beretta Model 92 sitting amongst the clutter on my desk. It is off to my left. The magazine is out. There is no ammo in this room, and a Laser Ammo SureStrike cartridge is…
Continue Reading →SIG Sauer M17 9mm NATO Military-Grade Ammunition
SIG Sauer has introduced another variant to its endlessly expanding line of quality handgun and rifle ammunition. I know that may sound repetitive. The M17 9mm NATO Military-Grade ammo line is…
Continue Reading →Everyday Economy: The Affordable, Affable EC9s
Ruger has earned a reputation for producing quality firearms. Their handguns may be low on flash and bling, but they are high on function.A major success for Ruger has been the LC9s, a compact 9mm…
Continue Reading →Never Be Satisfied With an Uncomfortable Holster
After more than a month of carrying the Grey Man modified Glock 19 pistol in the KingTuk holster from Galco Gunleather, I have decided to adjust it. Why? Because I want it to be a little bit better,…
Continue Reading →How to Choose a Gun Safe for Home Defense
Let’s dispel one myth immediately: Gun safes are for everyone, not just people with children. A safe keeps your guns secure from thieves, protects them from fire and keeps them out of unauthorized…
Continue Reading →Safety for Your Home, Car and RV — The Life Jacket Security Case
Vacation and travel season is ramping up. When planning your next trip, don’t forget about your away-from-home security. It’s important that you travel with the means to defend yourself and your…
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