After spending the majority of my morning shooting some very expensive custom 1911s for accuracy and velocity, the last pistol I pulled out of my SUV was the Taurus TH45. It felt like a brick in my hand. When I went to fire the first round I had to check
The handgun world seems bent on making the smallest micro blaster possible. Interest in concealed carry is skyrocketing, and companies are scrambling to meet consumer demand. However, I believe we should buck this micro trend when possible. I firmly believe that you should consider full-size concealed carry. Consider Carrying a
It may be a genetic predisposition, but whenever a new Beretta 92 is announced, I am drawn to it like an IROC-Z to a trashy bar. This handgun and I have quite the history. I’ve wanted one bad enough to go through the two-year process of getting a New York
I am a fan of revolvers. While some may dismiss them as antiquated weapons, they can be a solid EDC choice. I will admit that they have a few weaknesses. For me, one of the biggest complaints is the sight. In many cases, they honestly feel like an afterthought. Enter
In the age of optics and red dots, iron sights often take a backseat. Yet, they remain the most reliable, versatile, and essential tool in any shooter’s skill set. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your fundamentals, mastering iron sights is a foundational skill every shooter should prioritize.
According to the FBI’s 2012 Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted report 24 of the 44 officers killed with firearms in 2012 were between zero and five feet from the offender when shot. I am using these numbers as a reference because very little reliable data exists for the civilian
The P365 was SIG Sauer’s (SIG) big splash at the 2018 SHOT Show. The market rewarded SIG’s thought process by making it one of the bestselling handguns in the US every year since. However, Wilson Combat rewarded the P365 by giving it the company’s full treatment, releasing the WCP365X. The
If you let out a loud, tactical yawn at the announcement of yet another new 1911 manufacturer, read on—you might just be surprised. The company is Alchemy Custom Weaponry, which makes very high-quality pistols, like the Prime 1911, at astonishingly reasonable prices. The Alchemy Prime 1911 Alchemy Custom Weaponry is
Few guns wear customization as well as the classic 1911. A company that understands this is SK Guns. Today they announced their “Presidente Madero,” pistol. This is the fourth production in the historic Mexican “La Revolución” series. A tribute to Francisco Madero, the 37th president of Mexico, SK Customs will
