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.

Coleman CT-70F Flashlight – Product Review

I like flashlights. They do, after all, illuminate dark places. I especially like a flashlight with a side button because they are much handier to operate as compared to end-button types. I have used the Coleman CT50 flashlight (500 lumens … Continue reading

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Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 Standard MS – Product Review

While I do own several Rock Island Armory (Armscor) pistols, don’t expect a biased report concerning the Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 Standard MS. I am not beholden to any firearm’s manufacturer and I will provide the bad with the … Continue reading

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Uberti 1872 Army Open-Top Revolver (New Model 341350) – Review

In 1871 Colt’s had patented at least two rear-loading revolvers using metallic cartridges: the Colt House Revolver and the Open Top. The House revolver went into production the same year in 1871 but the Open Top didn’t start production until … Continue reading

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Howard Leight Impact Sport OD Electric Earmuff and Storage Case – Product Review

When I am at the indoor range, I normally can be found wearing a set of Peltor hearing protection. I normally do not carry on conversations while in the shooting area and the Peltor offers good hearing protection. I am; … Continue reading

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Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 FS Tactical (2nd Generation) – Owner’s Review

I have owned the Rock Island Armory (Armscor) 1911 FS Tactical for quite some time now and I had never carried it as my EDC until recently. The pistol had a few minor issues that I had to straighten out … Continue reading

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LOK Grips – CZ75B Ω (Omega) – Product Review

I had previously installed a set of LOK grips on the Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded and really liked the results (read my review of them @ https://guntoters.com/blog/2015/11/25/lok-grips-for-the-1911-user-review/). With that in mind, I ordered a second set for the CZ75B Ω … Continue reading

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LOK Grips for the 1911 – User Review

After a recent training course, I decided to switch out my EDC (a Ruger SR1911CMD-A) and return to my old way of carrying a full-size 1911-based pistol for self-defense. No, there is nothing wrong with the Ruger and it performs … Continue reading

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Springfield 1911 Loaded (PX1909LP) Review

There is the Springfield 1911 and there is the Springfield 1911 Loaded. Other categories are, of course, available to include the following: 1911 EMP® Model (9MM and 40SW) 1911 Champion™ Operator Lightweight Model (.45ACP) 1911 Mil-Spec Model (.45ACP) 1911 Range … Continue reading

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CZ 75BΩ (Omega) Review

The popularity of 9mm pistols have brought about much advancement in the pistols that send 9mm bullets down range. The 9x19mm Parabellum, invented by George Luger in 1901, is considered as “the world’s most popular and widely used military handgun … Continue reading

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When A Firearm is “You”

When was the last time that you felt a gun was, well you? You are carrying it, right. Or maybe, it is your house shotgun, your favorite MSR, or hunting rifle. What makes that gun, you? Perhaps, it is the … Continue reading

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