Im not the only one. Check outMassad Ayoobs 911 380 reviewfor his take on the pistol. Basics The handgun is made with an aluminum frame and a stainless steel slide. Springfield Armory also uses stainless steel for the barrel. Included with the pistol is a pair of magazines. One is a flush-fitting 6-round magazine for optimal concealment. The second is an extended magazine that increases the capacity by one additional round....
Yep, handguns too. Whats the deal with handgun hunting? Why a Handgun? I would say its for the thrill of it. Hunting with a handgun and stalking your prey is a real challenge. Its visceral and thrilling. The first time I went handgun hunting I was teenager armed with a heavy .44 Magnum revolver. We stumbled across some hogs in a clearing and settled in the tree line. We sat in silence waiting to see if they would move in a little closer to us....
He was entranced by it and decided to spend the money buying materials to make his own. In the group, Koller found the mentorship and constructive criticism that he was looking for. Thats when you know you should probably be selling your work. Koller opened Bitterroot Gunleather after moving to Montana, and hes been selling those holsters ever since. Bitterroot Gunleather doesnt advertise. In fact, all of his orders come from word of mouth....
Check out Scott Conditts articleBuilding Your 24-Hours Get Home Bagfor a detailed guide on what to include. Now go get clearance from your doctor before you begin this or any other physical fitness program. Start your BOB training with a half-mile walk in your neighborhood with NO pack just you. See how long it takes you and how you feel when its over. double-check you stretch before and after your goal is 3 to 4 miles an hour....
I actually opted out of the .357 revolver that was department-issued at the time. Not long after, I began seeking out some of the best firearms shooting and training that was available. Living in a shooting mecca, I quickly caught the match shooting bug. You guessed it this multi-tasking dude was Rob Leatham. Carry Options Fast-forward many years to the introduction of the Springfield Armory XD line of firearms. Since then, the XD-M in 9mm has been one of my two primary carry/duty companions....
May 4th, 2019 4minute read Ireally like to shoot theSAINT rifles. The guns have such incredible versatility, are easy to shoot, and have a wide array of applications. My favorites by far are the popular sixteen-inch barreled SAINT rifles. #ShortJokes What they are suggesting, of course, is that I try ashort-barreled rifle (SBR). But I must admit, I started thinking a lot more about getting an SBR. The idea of a shorter gun was intriguing to me because it offered many potential advantages....
There are some who have been raised around firearms their entire lives. The one common factor among all who desire to carry isdesire. If the desire is there, the willingness to learn isnt far from it. That is where training comes in. To obtain a license in some jurisdictions, a gun owner must take a class and test. Just like that, they can now legally carry a firearm. A common misconception at this point is that thats the end....
Extended range shooting with a handgun is relative to the gun and caliber. Twenty-five yards is a substantial distance for a pocket pistol chambered in something like .380 ACP. Most people are surprised that a full-sized pistol can very quickly hit a man-sized target at 50 yards. Target size is relative as well. A man-sized target is typically an excellent reference because its universal for handgun defensive shooting. However, hitting a smaller steel gong at 50 yards takes skill as well....
April 30th, 2019 2minute read The number of females choosing to carry concealed continues to rise. Many of those women, but certainly not all, are married to fellow gun owners. We want to see how it feels in our hand is it comfortable to hold? I read all the reviews, researched the model I wanted and ordered it. When it came, I eagerly took it out and tested it only to realize I hated it....
April 29th, 2019 4:35 runtime In todays article, Yamil Sued shows us how to replace 1911 grips. This is a simple upgrade that can give your Springfield Armory pistol a custom feel. Hello, fellow 1911 enthusiasts! Springfield Armory includes some of the best 1911 grips in the world. Even so, there may be a reason why you would like to change them out. Safety Precautions When Swapping Grips Safety always comes first....
The M1A is the semi-auto version of the classic M14. To better understand the love affair with this gun we need to look at its history. In 1957 the M14 replaced the M1 Garand after extensive competition during previous years. The military was looking for an improvement on the Garand including a detachable magazine and full auto capability. Due to the accuracy and reliability of the rifle it was soon being modified for specialized work....
April 27th, 2019 3minute read Firearms are not gender-specific. However, being a woman in the firearms community can be fun. I love showing up to the range with guns one wouldnt expect a girl to have. Case in point, my Springfield Range Officer Elite Operator (PI9110E) chambered in 10mm. or can I hold it? Of course, I always let them especially with a firearm that runs as flawlessly as this one....
April 23rd, 2019 3minute read Growing up on a farm taught me many things. Fencing pliers have more capability than the typical set of pliers. In fact, fence pliers have many uses that you might not recognize immediately. Finally, fence pliers have multi-sized crimp jaws if you are actually doing fencing or electrical work. All of these uses have significant benefits in a survival situation. What are some of the tasks Ive used my fencing pliers for in the field?...
