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Handgun going out of battery: situations and remedies
introduction A pistol going “out of battery” means that it won’t fire, because the action (slide/breech) isn’t fully secured in the proper forward position. This can happen when you are in a scuffle and the pistol is pressed against the assailant, causing the slide to be moved out of it’s proper position (out of battery).…
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Leather or Kydex Holster?
Things to Consider Leather Pros Leather Cons Kydex Pros Kydex Cons Some Real-World Observations “In my experience, with nearly all finishes, contact points on leather vs. kydex behave in two different ways. Leather mainly polishes the high points on a pistol.Kydex contact points will leave what can really only be described as a scratch. Personally,…
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Best Sig P239 Holster
Leather or Kydex Holster? The P239 was one of the first CCW pistols made, at a time when leather holsters were still common. Thus, many who are still carrying the P239 stick to their leather rigs. And typically don’t carry in the appendix position, which in my opinion, is preferable due to being the quickest…
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Best Laser Dry Fire Training System
Dry fire training with a laser system will save you a ton of money in ammo, courses, and range time. There’s a cheap and more expensive way to do it (I’ll explain both below), but basically you post up a target anywhere and an app on your phone/tablet will track your hits with the laser.
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which handgun to buy? (gun buying guide)
intro So many options out there, how do you know which handgun to buy? I hope this can be a reference point to help you choose. most cost effective pistols “From an agency armorer perspective, the easiest and most cost effective service pistols to maintain are Glocks then M&P’s, distantly followed by 3rd gen S&W,…
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caliber debate: which pistol round to rule them all?
introduction What caliber to use? Well, it all boils down to the situation. Basically, if you really need the stopping power, then yes, get a higher-power bullet (i.e. .40 S&W, .357 SIG, 10mm, .357 Magnum, etc.) If you’re a citizen and just need it for self defense, even a .22 or .25 ACP mouse-gun will…
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best holsters for concealed carry (ccw) in 2024
introduction best position to carry concealed? who makes the best holsters for concealed carry?
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best gun belt (in 2024)
introduction As important as your holster is for comfort and concealment, so is a proper gun belt. The right gun belt will be sufficiently rigid and strong enough to hold up the weight of your pistol and holster (and any other extra accessories), yet at the same time be flexible in the right places to…
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ccw checklist: a guide to getting started carrying
desired outcome To go from knowing little about handguns and defensive tools, to determining the optimum setup for your situation. steps to take applying for your ccw
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what is the best laser light combo for a pistol (in 2024)?
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you use my links to purchase on Amazon. I only promote products I have thoroughly used (and / or researched), and genuinely recommend. Using these links helps me keep this website running. best laser / light combo for a pistol? The best laser /…