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A Former Delta Force Operator’s Glock 17 Setup

My Glock 17 is 30 years old now. It is the first and last pistol I ever bought.

U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Violette Amanda, assigned to Allied Forces North Battalion (AFNORTH), engages a target in standing position during the M17 pistol training, in Chièvres Airbase, Belgium, October 13, 2020. (Photo by Pascal Demeuldre/U.S. Army)

The Best Self-Defense Guns for Women: What to Look For

Having a great or a dud gun for self-defense can make the difference between living to see another day or not.

Glock 19 Gen 5 (Courtesy of author)

Glock 19 Gen 5: A Little Bit More Perfection

Glock included many great additions to its Glock 19 Gen 5 making the famous gun even more perfect. And yes, that is possible!

Firearms Oct 02

Which Are the Best Guns for Home-Defense?

Which Are the Best Guns for Home-Defense?

In defending your home you will need every advantage you can get. The best home-defense guns will give you exactly that.

Firearms Sep 27

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Girl Talk: Which Are the Best Guns for Women?

It’s time to shoot straight: The best guns for women are surrounded by myths and bad recommendations.

Firearms Aug 29

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The Makarov PM Pistol – An Iconic Soviet Weapon

An iconic Soviet-era weapon and for many years a valued collector’s item the Makarov PM is still in use 70 years after its introduction.

Firearms Aug 29

The FN 509 MRD-LE. (FN America)

FN 509 Wins LAPD Service-Pistol Contest

In an extremely rigorous test, the FN 509 beat out the competition without having any malfunctions, proving FN’s ascendancy in the market.

Although the finish shows signs of wear (the pistol had heavy use and arrived in the U.S. as such) it is still a smooth shooting weapon. (Courtesy of author)

Walther P38: The Definitive WWII German Pistol

The Walther P38 remained in service with the German army for decades. This WWII German pistol is rightly considered a groundbreaking star.

Firearms Aug 20

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Watch: SEAL Team Six Pistol Shooting Standards

This SEAL Team Six shooting standards drill, created by two former SEAL Team Six operators, will improve your shooting and keep you sharp.

The M1911 Pistol | Everything You Need to Know

The M1911 Pistol | Everything You Need to Know

The M1911 might be America’s favorite firearm. What makes it tick, function, and why has it maintain such an impressive track record?

Firearms May 09

Jack Carr and his Iraq Navy SEAL Loadout

Jack Carr and his Iraq Navy SEAL Loadout

We analyze the impressive loadout that Navy SEAL and author Jack Carr used in Iraq.

Mission Gear Apr 17

The Best Home Defense Weapons You Can Get Right Now

The Best Home Defense Weapons You Can Get Right Now

Finding the best home defense option for you can be a bit daunting. Here’s what our team of Special Operators, SWCCs and SEALs picked and why.

Disaster Preparedness Jan 23

A Ranger’s Glock 34 handgun

A Ranger’s Glock 34 handgun

“Synergy” -noun 1. The interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc. This is a term that expertly describes this Rangers Agency Arms Glock 34 build. I know my way around Glocks. They’ve been my sidearm of choice since ’93 when […]

A Gun to Ride the River With: The Smith & Wesson 686

A Gun to Ride the River With: The Smith & Wesson 686

Many of the guns I have purchased have been done so with the idea of being the “last rifle” or “last pistol” I’ll ever need to buy. Of course this never actually works out in practice – something new comes along and I catch the bug. Once in a while, though, I find something that […]

Gear Reviews Oct 01

Polymer80

The Polymer80 PF940V2 Ghost Gun kit

The PF940V2 is essentially an Americanized Glock, offering a more ergonomic frame and improved handling over traditional models.

Gear Reviews Aug 07

Wish I was kidding: Hi-Point set to release their new ‘Yeet Cannon’ later this year

Wish I was kidding: Hi-Point set to release their new ‘Yeet Cannon’ later this year

HiPoint’s C9 9mm pistol is already a favorite among drug dealers and that fat guy you know that wears a load bearing vest to the grocery store. When I say that it’s a terrible pistol, I want to assure you that I’m not just jumping on the internet hate bandwagon. I actually bought an old […]

Which style of sights do you want on your EDC handgun?

Which style of sights do you want on your EDC handgun?

Pistol sights are an interesting topic, they come in all shapes, sizes, and preferentially vary between individual needs or desires. Of course, there are a large selection of brands to choose from as well but that’s not really what I care about, if they work as intended then who really cares? What’s your gun being […]

Why the 1911 still rocks…In My Opinion

Why the 1911 still rocks…In My Opinion

The 1911 has been around for 100 plus years at this point. The 1911 is an all metal handgun that is completely overweight by today’s standards. She holds 7+1 or in modern magazines 8+1. So roughly half of what a modern .45 ACP carries. A gun ought to retire after a while and yet Browning’s […]

Red Dot Sights on Pistols

Red Dot Sights on Pistols

Serious competition shooters have been mounting red dot sights to handguns for a long time. In many cases, one can look to competition shooters for future trends in pistol design and employment as competition shooters are often quick to try out and vet concepts to see if it aids in getting times down. It sometimes […]

Optics and Sights Jun 23

Upgrading the Glock 19 | Shadow Systems Optics Ready Slide

Upgrading the Glock 19 | Shadow Systems Optics Ready Slide

The Glock 19 is one of the most popular modern pistols on the market. And for good reason. It’s simple design, cost to own, reliability, ease of maintenance and accuracy make it a no-brainer for thousands of owners and agencies alike. Although the pros outweigh the cons, the one thing a Glock isn’t is sexy. […]

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