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As a competitor, its important to know how to shoot from various ports and steps. For successful barricade shooting, a shooter must build a sturdy shooting platform for the firearm. The Shooting Barricade Although there are numerous barricade designs, they all contain various ports and steps. Note: An UNLOADED Springfield SAINT Victor was used in all the photos. [Check out this article to learnhow to build a shooting barricadefor your own range....

It has different pros and cons and is suitable for some jobs more than others. In my view, one area where it shines is in the role of home defense firearm. More specifically, its the AR pistol that presents an option worthy of serious consideration. Do you know what gun is right for you for home defense? Contrary to popular assumption, a standard .223/5.56mm projectile isnt a penetration beast. But be prepared; it will be loud....

Its the anniversary of the Black Hawk Down incident and Operation Gothic Serpent. The man behind this very drill, Kyle Lamb, was a Delta Operative involved in the operation. The VTAC 1-5 drill is a fun and straightforward, but also very effective rifle drill. The exercise breaks up the old double-tap mentality many people can fall into. I agree that two shots are better than one, but is it always enough?...

October 22nd, 2019 5minute read Ilive under the ruthless and oppressive iron fist of a neighborhood association. Oh, and setting up a plate rack in the neighbors lawn? Some people just dont appreciate fun. Even the low-end-of-the-ballistic-scale .22 LR is loud and flings bullets that can travel a mile or so. Definitely against the community covenants and restrictions, and probably a few laws. Fortunately, theres a solution that makes most everyone happy....

That now brings us to the topic of rifle scopes with magnification. Secondly, how close do you want to shoot? Sounds nearly too close and too far at the same time, right? This affords the shooter a greater field of view and better awareness of their surroundings. This can be exceedingly valuable for defense or hunting situations. If you add an optic to your gun, confirm you readThe Armory Lifearticle on sighting in a rifle....

October 19th, 2019 3minute read Concealed carriers look for a few things when purchasing a new carry gun. The gun should be controllable, concealable and feel good in the hand. Quick, think of a few more that I left out. Perhaps, it is knock-down power, grips, round count or trigger feel? I like this pistol. It just goes to show that the old phrase to each his own rings true....

Big, bulky and relatively fragile, they were uncommon and expensive. But, as with all things technological, they became smaller, tougher and cheaper. Spoiler alert: I like it, and I bet you will too. However, all these sights had one thing in common largish size. But why did it take so long? Now, try that for a handgun. Oh, and it has to do this over and over while also retaining a consistent point of impact....

For some people, having to focus on three varying points can be very difficult. Instead, you could have a singular focus on a red dot overlaid on your target. Wherever the dot appears, you will hit. This is a result of the effects of reduced parallax in non-magnified red dot optics. No need to perfectly center it. Simply get the dot on the target and press the trigger. For additional information, see our articleThe Problem with Parallax....

October 14th, 2019 3minute read This week, we take a look at the new SAINT Pistol. This model hearkens back to the originalSAINT carbinemodel, and the DNA shared between the two is pretty obvious. Minimalist in design, this brace is simple, straightforward and effective. The SAINT Pistol packs in all the features you need, and nothing you don’t — and all for $849. The brace locks up like a bank vault when secured in position....

Check outHandguns Magazinefor more expert opinions and advice on concealed carry. Common Snags Concealing a gun in cold weather is easy, but drawing it is surprisingly difficult. This is way too much of a burden. Whenever possible, wear clothing layers under your gun and a single garment (your coat) over it. Keep in mind your outer garment can present holstering issues. To remedy this, take a little extra time before holstering....

It comes with three blued-steel, flush-fit magazines of 9-round capacity. Ten rounds (9+1) of Hornady 135-gr. Critical Duty ammunition will add 4.5 oz., yielding a fully loaded carry weight of 34.5 oz. Width is 1-1/8 at the grips, and 15/16 at the slide. The Springfield Armory EMP 4-inch Concealed Carry Contour 9mm 1911 is a very handsome piece. The barrel is retained, and the slide is powered by a full-length guide rod with dual recoil springs....

A Hybrid for a Hybrid? Its right there in the name CrossBreed, right? So why shouldnt it be paired with an equally adaptable hybrid-style holster? The Reckoning from Crossbreed offers Hellcat owners a remarkably adaptable holster for the capable little pistol. Whats to It? you’re able to also get it in right- and left-hand versions. But theres more to the hybrid aspect of the Reckoning than simply the materials. The leather backing ensures comfort against the body, and there are numerous attachment points for the OWB clips for a range of cants....

This time around, we take our sample Langdon XD-E Tactical Edition to the range. Matching the Hype? On my Lyman digital trigger pull gauge, test sample # HE940092 wentexactly8.00 pounds in double-action mode. I found that single-action averaged 4.82 pounds. The double-action pull is still long, but not heavy. For comparison, my own out-of-the-box XD-E goes 10 pounds, plus. The triggers return forward for follow-up shots is medium/long, but quick and easy to manage....