Category: Handgun Reviews

  • Budget Tactical Gear Setup

    Budget Tactical Gear Setup

    Today I want to go over some tactical gear, nothing in particular, just some thoughts on harness’s,  armor and what I have called for years “deuce gear”. (the Marine Corps slang term) Pictured is some old deuce gear from way back before my time. My Grandfathers era. While it has changed the uses are still…

  • Glen Coker

    Glen Coker

    Glen Coker, one of the founding fathers of the Texas Gulf Coast conservation efforts, passed away in New Braunfels, TX on August 31, 2012. As the owner of Portland Marine, and President of the South Texas Boat Dealers Association, Mr. Coker spearheaded the fight in the 1970’s to ban commercial gill nets, to enforce trot…

  • Choosing a Good .380acp Load

    Choosing a Good .380acp Load

    Well here it is August already, before long the coats will be coming back out and it will be cold again here in Michigan. Which brings me to my topic today. Carry ammo choices, specifically for the 380acp. I have extensively fired 2 Ruger LCP’s, 3 Keltec 380’s and 2 Smith Bodyguards. This is what I like for…

  • CZ P-O1 review

    Disclaimer: This review is based on my opinion, I have only been shooting hand guns for the last 1.5 years.  I have shot (not owned) Brownings, HK’s, Sigs, XD,s , Colts, Rugers and S&W’s.  This is a review of a CZ P-01.

  • Consumer Gun Review: Springfield xd(m) 9mm review

    The Springfield xd(m) 9mmm is a great handgun whether you are looking for your very first gun or another one to add to the collection. Out of the box it comes with everything you would need to get started.

  • Consumer Gun Review: Sig Sauer P250

    Consumer Gun Review: Sig Sauer P250

    I was on the hunt for the perfect home protection pistol and I happened upon the Sig P250 in 40S&W. I saw it and immidiately fell in love with it. I am a lefty so I was impressed that it was almost completely ambidextrous. I am very comfortable around weapons, don’t have any children and didn’t…

  • Consumer Gun Review: Sig Sauer 1911 XO

    Consumer Gun Review: Sig Sauer 1911 XO

    I got the 1911 bug again after shooting a few mags of a Dan Wesson Valor. This along with a friend’s Para .40, I found it was time to relight the spark I once had with the 1911 platform. My only previous 1911 was a Kimber Ultra Carry Stainless Series II. The Ultra Carry was…

  • Consumer Gun Review: Glock 27 Gen4

    Consumer Gun Review: Glock 27 Gen4

    having tried every other size of the Gen4 flavor it was time for a baby glock.

  • Consumer Gun Review: LC9 – Ruger’s big, little gun

    Consumer Gun Review: LC9 – Ruger’s big, little gun

    Not long ago I stumbled into a Ruger LC9. I am not a fan of the .380 or Ruger’s LCP necesarily, but I think they did pretty well with the LC9. The size is in that “not too small, not too big” range that I think most people who carry a gun are looking for.…

  • My 3 Gun Rig

    My 3 Gun Rig

    By staff writer:  Charles Coker This is an article that covers my 3gun competition rig, the gear I use and some thoughts behind the gear chosen and used.  While we all know this is a game and it is for fun and is NOT tactical training it is still imperative the gear runs right.  You…

  • Concealed Carry Survey

    Concealed Carry Survey

    Do you carry?  If yes, please Comment with: Gun Holster Advice I carry a GLOCK G26 Gen 4 in a DeSantis Sof-Tuck holster.  My advice is to get a real gun belt (mine is from Tucker Gunleather).

  • Consumer Review: FNH USA FNP-45 Tactical Review

    Consumer Review: FNH USA FNP-45 Tactical Review

    Review for FNH USA FNP-45 Tactical as a primary home defense weapon.

  • Food for Thought Pt. 3 Physical Fitness

    Food for Thought Pt. 3 Physical Fitness

    It will save your life in more ways than 1.

  • CZ Custom Shop CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow Target Pistol Review

    CZ Custom Shop CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow Target Pistol Review

    Absolutely perfect in design, execution, craftsmanship, ergonomics, handling and shooting!

  • Food for Thought Pt 5 Food and Water

      Here we go with the final post of the Food for Thought series. Part 5 Summary: So far we have addressed weapons and stashes, teamwork, physical fitness and weapons training. Today I just want to cover a few important things. Mainly being food, water and shelter, then a summary. Obviously this is geared more…