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.

SHTF ACE-1 IWB Holster for Glock G43

THE BASICS: Adjustable Retention Exclusive Comfort Curve Design Adjustable Carry Height and Cant Lifetime Warranty, 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Proudly Made in the USA PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: “SHTF Gear ACE (Always Combat Effective) holsters provide the perfect combination of comfort and rapid … Continue reading

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REMORA DUAL ACCESSORY HOLDER (IWB) MODIFICATION Making Something Good Even Better

I had purchased the REMORA DUAL ACCESSORY HOLDER (IWB) some time back during my search for a convenient and comfortable method to carry two spare magazines IWB. Remora products, in case that you are not familiar with them, manufactures holsters … Continue reading

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UTG AR-15 A2 Fixed Buttstock Complete Assembly

Note: All component terms used in this write-up are terms used in the Disassembly Views of Bushmaster XM15 E2S Rifle, which I have included at the end of the article. Since I could not find an IPB (Illustrated Parts Breakdown) … Continue reading

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Glock G43 – No Longer Wishful Thinking!

A Glock single-stack 9mm pistol was wishful thinking for many people. While the Glock folks were doing dirty little design deeds, those wishing to have a concealable single-stack 9mm were buying Smith & Wesson Shields, Kahrs, and Springfield compact single-stack … Continue reading

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Springfield XDs 4.0 9mm Review

I really wasn’t going to do a review on the Springfield XDs 4.0 9mm pistol. I had written a review on the XDs 3.3 and 4.0 45 (see, REFERENCES) and the XDs 4.0 9mm pistol is so closely related to … Continue reading

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Beretta CX4 Storm – A Review of “His Shortness”

Carbines have been around since the fighting man realized that he needed a more suitable weapon for close work where a full-length weapon was not feasible to use. Many carbines were simply cut-down version of full-length combat rifles where other … Continue reading

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Stoner Holsters Strapless Concealed Carry Shoulder Holster Evaluation

Sizes: Small 18” to 32” Medium 26” to 40” Large 36” to 50” X Large 46” to 60” XX Large 56” to 70” While I consider strong-side carry the most common for me to carry my EDC, I also realize … Continue reading

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It’s Not the Odds – It’s the Stakes!

I recently received an e-mail from Caleb Lee at PreparedGunOwners.com and part of his e-mail included the statement, “It’s not the odds. It’s the stakes.” Mr. Lee pointed out, “We don’t carry the gun because of the odds we’re going … Continue reading

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A Case for the Modern Musket – the 20-Gauge Shotgun

Anyone looking for an effective home-defense shotgun is often directed toward one of the many 12-gauge law-enforcement-grade tactical models. While I have my favorite and closest shogun, an early Mossberg 500 model 12-gauge, the more recent acquisition of a Mossberg … Continue reading

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The Three-Gun Nature

In January of 1982, a song by Hank Williams Jr. arrived on the scene; “A Country Boy Can Survive.” One portion of the song is: “I’ve got a shotgun a rifle and a four wheel drive And a country boy … Continue reading

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