Suppressing the XD-M Elite Tactical OSP

What You Get First, I want to tell you what I love about this pistol. This trigger upgrade gives you a flat-faced trigger with a crisp and clean pull. I know that Silencerco is all about making cans that work. The XD-M Elite Tactical OSP is a great platform for optics, suppressors and more. What more can you ask for from a suppressor? That is because I believe in their products....

August 10, 2020 · 1 min · 211 words · Jacob Ramirez

When Pistols Are Like Pickles

But what about those who arent strong enough to do that? Isnt it impossible if your hands are too weak? Too Close for Comfort? This helps us to manage recoil, use the sights and see our surroundings. For shooting, this makes sense. Operating the slide of the gun does take some strength and dexterity. Instead, its in close proximity to our chest. Here we can easily see what we are working on and we can exert maximum power and dexterity....

August 9, 2020 · 2 min · 316 words · Stacy Wall

Clay Martin’s “Concrete Jungle”

August 8th, 2020 4minute read Concrete Jungle: A Green Berets Guide to Urban Survivalisnt a lengthy tome. We GWOT Veterans have oodles of experience in urban environments, probably like no army before us. And the environment is unique. It has chapters on offense, defense, equipment, how tos and much more. But the most important lesson it teaches is how to organize a team. No man is an island, and no one is going to survive this alone....

August 8, 2020 · 2 min · 385 words · Janet Espinoza

The Soul of the SAINT Victor B5

The result is a rifle thats even more than the sum of its impressive parts. Check out my video review above, and continue reading the article below. We all know the AR platform has millions of followers and numerous manufacturers. The SAINT Victor B5 5.56mm is a rifle that is a great deal more than the sum of its impressive list of parts. Knowing there are so many options, what makes this SAINT Victor worth a look?...

August 7, 2020 · 2 min · 374 words · James Reed

XD-M Elite 4.5″: Ultimate XD Evolution?

August 6th, 2020 5minute read Successful handgun designs constantly evolve. The Springfield Armory XD is the poster child of this design modification creep. The result was a popular new addition to the XD series. In my experience, it stacks up very well against many aftermarket trigger offerings. Round out that package with excellent fiber optic sights, and you have a really impressive 9mm pistol. The natural pointability of the XD-M Elite comes into its own in this realm....

August 6, 2020 · 2 min · 243 words · Brittany Meadows

The Future of Red Dot Sights on Defensive Handguns?

Check out my video above about this, and keep reading this article that continues below. Tomorrow, Today? Red dot sights are nothing new on handguns. They have been used in competition and for hunting for a long time. There are, however, some concerns with their practical app. With electronics, there is always the possibility of failure. But using reflex sights that still allow for the use of conventional sights mostly eliminates the first concern....

August 5, 2020 · 1 min · 135 words · Charles Smith

Hollywood, the 1911 & Its Stunt Double

On the other hand, Dirty Harry had his .44 Magnum, which he certainlydiduse! In many ways, the M1911 simply has become a star in its own right. And this is not even touching on its popularity in the civilian realm as well. William Holden’s Pike character inThe Wild Bunchis seen here with a 1911. Or is it? Image: IMFDB (imfdb.org) There are a number of problems which suggest that Ordell doesnt know what he was talking about....

August 4, 2020 · 2 min · 345 words · Tara Francis

Can You Bulletproof Your Head?

(Unless, of course, were talking about SWAT helmets, etc.). BulletSafe offers a very low-profile product designed to fill that gap in protection by offering a bulletproof baseball cap. Yes, you read that right. And it only costs $99. One things for certain: itsdefinitelydiscreet. Does It Work? Okay, so weve established that its certainlyfeasible, but is itpractical? Thats really what we want to know, and the only way to establish that is by shooting it!...

August 3, 2020 · 2 min · 329 words · Steve Anderson

Springfield Armory 911 .380 ACP

Designed for defensive use at close range, Springfields 911 has features anyone familiar with a 1911 would expect. FMJ at a silhouette target. Yep, still off to the right. I continued testing the 911 by stepping back to 15 yards with Blaser 95-gr. With the extended magazine, I shot eight rounds in rapid fire succession making a nice 2 group. Pushing the limits of the 911 even further, I walked back to 25 yards with 6 rounds....

August 1, 2020 · 1 min · 128 words · Kenneth Bradley

Best AR DIY Cleaning Gear?

July 31st, 2020 5minute read The AR is the most popular rifle in America. Estimates vary widely, but there appear to be upwards of ten million samples in circulation. Thats one rifle for every 33 Americans. As a result, there are some cleaning requirements for a firearm like this. So how to best keep your firearm effectively cleaned and maintained? Nobody does a better job at cracking that particular nut than Real Avid....

July 31, 2020 · 3 min · 427 words · William Williams

Bowling with a Pistol? A Guide to Pin Shooting

I was of the generation that grew up shooting tin cans off a fence with .22s. Bowling pin shooting simply takes it to the next level. Think of it as plinking with centerfires. His invention brought him success, and to give back, he created the pin shooting sport. The event ended in 1998, and Richard left Second Chance. Check out the link to their website below for the schedule and info on the event....

July 30, 2020 · 2 min · 260 words · Kayla Moran

Controlling Your Fear

July 29th, 2020 5minute read We all share similar concerns about being frozen with fear. What can you do right now toproactivelycontrol fear or evenpreventit? Fear can be effectively managed by simply changing the way you look at it. But how exactly can youcontrolit? Philosophically speaking, if you change your perspective you’re able to change your reality. You have more control over your own fears than you may think. Philosophically speaking, fear is an emotion, the same as being happy or sad....

July 29, 2020 · 2 min · 363 words · James Johnson

8 Types of Air Conditioners and Their Pros and Cons

Home ImprovementAppliances There is nothing quite as satisfying as a blast of cool air during hot summer months. If youre considering installingair conditioningfor your home, then youll definitely want to get your moneys worth. Choosing the right AC units is not a decision to be taken lightly. Central Air Conditioners Central air conditionersare the most commonly used systems in the US. How cool you want your rooms to be can be controlled using a wall-mounted thermostat....

July 28, 2020 · 2 min · 387 words · Guy Martin