Author Archives: Taurian

About Taurian

Taurian is a U.S. Army veteran and former LEO and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Taurian also has over fifty years of experience as a Technical Writer and Training Program Developer. After leaving home at the age of ten without any shoes, Taurian continues on with many years devoted to the keeping and bearing of arms.

The Colt Dragoons

For those who like to own and shoot reproductions of early black powder Colt revolvers, the name Uberti should roll off the tongue. “Uberti set the standard for producing quality replica firearms by which all others are judged. Uberti’s extensive … Continue reading

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GALCO SCOUT 3.0 STRONGSIDE & CROSSDRAW IWB HOLSTER

There are many times when I desire to carry a 1911 ‘offside’ in a shoulder holster, but I do not care for vertical shoulder holsters. While I have a Galco Miami Vice II shoulder holster, the barrel of a full-size … Continue reading

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Monstrum Red Laser Sight System with Picatinny Mount

Mossberg 500/590/835/930/Shockwave Series Shotguns If you own a Mossberg 500/590/835/930/Shockwave Series shotgun for home defense, lasers are invaluable. If you have read the article on the Mossberg 590 Night Stick (THE SHORT ANSWER TO HOME (OR PERSONAL) DEFENSE – Part … Continue reading

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Kimber Custom II, .45 ACP

Let’s’ take a 1911 frame, shall we? We’ll expertly stuff the frame with the necessary goodies and we’ll add a set of grip panels that makes it, well, different from other frames. Now, let’s add a stainless-steel slide with the … Continue reading

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Belly Bands for Concealed Carry

I really did not want spend my time writing a waisted (sic) article, but why not? How would you like an IWB holster for your favorite EDC that you could position for strong-side, appendix, or cross-draw carry just by repositioning … Continue reading

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My Favorite Personal Defense Assistants (PDAs)

What you decide to carry, concealed or not, is a personal decision. It is not up to me, or anyone, to dictate what you should carry. I always laugh when I read an article or view a video regarding the … Continue reading

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Vortex Optics Spitfire 1x Prism Scope – DRT Reticle (MOA)

About this item The Spitfire Prism Scope has been built from the ground up to maximize the fast-handling performance in close to medium range shooting applications. This prism scope is backed with all the features you need in an optic. … Continue reading

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Magazine Disconnect Safety– To Have or Not

A magazine disconnect safety is well-known by most firearm’s enthusiast and with some law-enforcement officers. For some, the presence of a magazine disconnect is a welcome feature and another layer of mechanical safety. No mechanical device, however, should take the … Continue reading

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GALCO Classic Lite Shoulder System for the Glock G48

Most often. You will find me carrying my EDC in an IWB holster just off my right hip.  Over the years there has been a variety of holsters to house the various handguns that have been carried…with a 1911-based pistol … Continue reading

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Versacarry 32113 Element w/Mag Pouch IWB Holster

Most, if not all of us who carry a PDA (Personal Defense Assistant) concealed, have come across trying to find the right IWB holster for the firearm that we carry. As a long-time gun owner and carrier of, I had … Continue reading

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