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.

Roll Out The Barrel! Are more rifling grooves better?

So, you are having a discussion with your shooting buddy after a round of range Kata. You mention to him that you wish your favorite firearm had better accuracy. Being a humble soul, your shooting buddy may respond with something … Continue reading

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Ruger 9mm SR1911 (Model 6722) – User Review Taking Command with a "Commander" 1911

In 2011, in the year of the 100th anniversary of the M1811, Ruger presented a series of pistols that aligned with the John Moses Browning 1911 platform. Since 2011, Ruger has brought us three versions of their 1911 that typify … Continue reading

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Hi-Point 995TS WC – Product Review

When I purchased the Hi-Point 4595TS carbine (read my reviews: Hi-Point 4595TS Carbine – Product Review and Hi-Point 4595TS Carbine – Product Review, Part 2 I have to admit that at first I was skeptical. That skepticism soon vanished after … Continue reading

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UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD Mount

I have used several UTG red dot sights in the past and they have always worked well and are of good quality. The best part is that they are inexpensive. ]The UTG 3.9″ CQB Red/Green Single Dot Sight w/Integral QD … Continue reading

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MAGPUL AFG-2® – Angled Fore Grip 1913 Picatinny – Product Review

I was looking for a product that would cover the bottom rail of the Hi-Point 4595TS carbine, and which would provide a hand hold for my supporting hand. I do not like vertical hand grips that much and wanted something … Continue reading

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Ruger SR1911CMD vs. SR1911CMD-A for CC

I have written separate reviews for the Ruger SR1911CMD (Ruger SR1911CMD (Model No. 6702) – Owner’s Review: https://guntoters.com/blog/2016/01/12/ruger-sr1911cmd-model-no-6702-owners-review/) and the Ruger SR1911CMD-A (Ruger’s SR1911CMD-A is an A+ Winner!: https://guntoters.com/blog/2015/08/25/rugers-sr1911cmd-a-is-an-a-winner/). This begs the question; “which of the two is the best … Continue reading

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My Brief and Personal Thoughts on the 1911 Pistol

“Designed by John Browning, the M1911 is the best-known of his designs to use the short recoil principle in its basic design. The pistol was widely copied, and this operating system rose to become the preeminent type of the 20th … Continue reading

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AR SRC Sights

When I purchased my Windham Weaponry “SRC” a set of open sights had to be chosen for the firearm. I went through several sets and sight combinations before selecting a sight set that would work with the gas bock and … Continue reading

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Midwest Industries M1 AK Flash Hider Impact Device (MI-AKFH1) – Product Review

After trying several flash hiders for the RAS47, I finally settled on one that seemed to work the best; the Midwest Industries MI-AKFH1 Flash Hider Impact Device. Of the several flash hiders that I have installed on the RAS47, all … Continue reading

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Hi-Point 4595TS Carbine – Product Review, Part 2

I decided to do a Part 2 of the Hi-Point 4595TS to bring out some corrections to Part 1 (see, https://guntoters.com/blog/2016/06/12/hi-point-4595ts-carbine-product-review/) and to present some new information that I thought important to those who may be considering a Hi-Point carbine … Continue reading

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