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Mail Call Mondays Season 9 #13 – How much gun is too much?

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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #129 – How much gun is too much?

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This week we talk about how much gun is too much?
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Mail Call Mondays Season 8 #25 – Handgun Self Defense Ammunition Considerations

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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #101 – Handgun Self Defense Ammunition Considerations

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Training Aids

Hits Arms Laser Bullet Review

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I am a big fan of dry fire training. There is noting else that can return a greater value for the cost. There are times that dry fire can fix problems that live fire cannot. Any time I come across a product to make dry firing more effective or more interesting, I have to check it out. When Hits Arms asked me to look at their Laser Bullet, I accepted.

The Laser Bullet is a very simple product. It is a brass housing, shaped like a 9mm cartridge. In the tip is a lens and in the base is a switch. You insert the Laser Bullet into the chamber in the same manner that you would a live round. When you press the trigger on the firearm, the firing pin strikes the switch and the Laser Bullet shines the laser on your target for a fraction of a second. After re-cocking the firearm, you are ready to shoot again. Continue reading Hits Arms Laser Bullet Review →

Handgun Reviews, Videos

Grand Power X-Calibur Handgun Review

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Eagle Imports contacted us last year and asked us to review the Grand Power X-Calibur. Eagle Imports is the US Importer for Grand Power, a Slovakian company.  At first look, the X-Calibur looks like a mix of custom, competition and tactical in one pistol.

The X-Calibur is a double action/single action design that allows for “cocked and locked” single action carry. The pistol is fully ambidextrous with all controls duplicated on both sides of the handgun. Even the magazine release is a mirror image. Left handed shooters will love this handgun. Transitioning to “weak side” one handed drills are as simple as can be. Continue reading Grand Power X-Calibur Handgun Review →

Gear Reviews, Handgun Parts, Videos

Recover Tactical CC3H 1911 Grip and Rail System

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During the 2014 SHOT Show, we were wandering the floor and came across the Recover Tactical booth. What at first looked like an interesting set of grips, turned out to be a novel, inexpensive way to add a light rail to an slick 1911. The product has gone through some changes. Now we have finally taken the time to get our hands on the product and see how well it works. Continue reading Recover Tactical CC3H 1911 Grip and Rail System →

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Exploring New Horizons with Steel Challenge

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It is easy to get into a rut. That state of doing the same things over and over again. Shooting sports are no different and I have been sucked into it in the past.

I am fairly dedicated to precision rifle shooting. However being proficient with a handgun is a requirement of my occupation. Keeping a high degree of proficiency can sometimes be difficult. In years past I have neglected my handgun skills (to their detriment) because I was too lazy to get out and train on my own. This year I was determined to change that. I coughed up the cash, joined IDPA, began a training program and started hitting the matches. Most IDPA clubs only meet once a month. Shooting twelve times a year is no way to stay at the top of your game, and I don’t really have the manpower at my disposal to go out and setup six stages of fire on a training day. I also have a desire to get my twelve year old son into pistol competition. In my opinion, IDPA is not a good way to ease him in. This prompted me to look at what other pistol disciplines my local range hosted.

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