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.

HOGUE Recoil Absorbing Rubber MONOGRIP (TAMER)

The project for today was to install the HOGUE Recoil Absorbing MONOGRIP on my 4.20” GP141 revolver. The GP141 (Model 1705) was originally purchased with a HOGUE MONOGRIP installed, and while an excellent grip, it was soon replaced with a … Continue reading

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Big Guns – Small Hands

I recently produced an article about little guns and big hands. It seems to me that I would be talking out of one side of my mouth by not expressing an opinion about big guns and little hands. Since I … Continue reading

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Situational Awareness

I had arrived for the job interview early. Some would say much too early. I had plenty of time to contemplate the upcoming interview with a major company here in Atlanta. I’m usually early for most everything and this job … Continue reading

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Small Guns – Big Hands

I admit it! I am more comfortable holding a large-frame handgun or, at least, a handgun with a substantial grip area. I have a challenge with small handguns finding the right grip for the things. I am sure there are … Continue reading

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“Truck Guns”

“Truck Guns” have been around as long as there have been trucks. In fact, the term “Truck Gun” is a misnomer since transporting firearms in any type of vehicle (a mobile machine that transports passengers or cargo. Most often, vehicles … Continue reading

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New Magazine Carrier by Cook’s Holsters

I have purchased a couple of magazine carriers from Cook’s Holster in the past. Needing something that I could wear IWB for single-stack .45 magazines, I turned to Cook’s Holsters as a provider. I had seen some of their work … Continue reading

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XDs 45 IWB Holster by SHTF Gear

One thing about firearm owners, especially handgun owners, is that we have an abundance of holsters. In many cases, we have multiple holsters for a single handgun. Sometimes this comes about in not knowing what holster will work with the … Continue reading

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“Baby Boomer” Springfield's 3.3 .45 ACP Pistol

I have been denounced as one who does not write succinctly. So here is another not-so-succinct report on a very fine pistol. Enjoy the read. I just had a birthday and reached the fine age of 65. Since no one … Continue reading

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Ruger SR9c – A User Viewpoint

Probably like most of you, I enjoy going to the range. I especially like going to the range when I have a new toy to play with. As I have had a chance to run the Ruger SR9 through its … Continue reading

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Windham Weaponry “SRC”

Bushmaster Firearms was bought out by a big conglomerate that moved manufacturing to New York. Hundreds of people were left out of work in rural Maine. Nevertheless, the former owner came out of retirement, founded Windham Weaponry, and put men … Continue reading

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