In the war of selecting a good double-stack, long-slide 9mm for carry use, my finalists came down to the Glock G34 and the Springfield XDm 5.25 in 9mm. I am not going to disparage either and both are winners in … Continue reading
Category Archives: Carry
ALIEN GEAR CLOAK TUCK 3.5 IWB HOLSTER (INSIDE THE WAISTBAND) FOR 5” 1911
The Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.5 IWB Holster (Inside the Waistband) is available for nearly 600 handgun models, and one of those handguns just so happens to be a 5” 1911. The Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.5 IWB Holster is … Continue reading
FALCO A112 HAWK HOLSTER FOR GLOCK G19/G45
Falco holsters have become a favorite holster of mine, as they are reasonably priced, all leather, and of high quality. In the past, I have purchased Falco holsters for… CZ-75B (Ordered through Craft Holsters) 1911 Kimber K6S Smith & Wesson … Continue reading
GLOCK G34 GEN5 MOS FS COMPETITION | 9X19MM
As usual, I come late to the party. But, in my own defense, it is usually because I have not been invited; whereas, being invited means having a firearm to review and the funds available to purchase that firearm for … Continue reading
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 617, .22 CALIBER, SKU: 160584
In all my years of shooting, I have never owned a .22 caliber double-action revolver. I have shot them, but never owned one. I do have an older Ruger Single-six Descapotable that will shoot .22 (short, long, and long rifle) … Continue reading
ALIEN GEAR GLOCK G34/G41/G35 CLOAK TUCK 3.5 IWB HOLSTER (INSIDE THE WAISTBAND)
I have to admit that I am trying to wean myself from what I term “Kybrid” holsters. I prefer all leather holster for my valued firearms that I intend to transport concealed on a recurring basis. My complaint regarding “Kybrid” … Continue reading
XD-E™ 4.5″ SINGLE STACK – 9MM (XDE9459B)
“Springfield Armory has enjoyed a strategic, collaborative partnership with the state-of-the-art factory in Croatia working hand-in-hand to develop and engineer the multiple award-winning line of XD® polymer pistols that have become staples in the US marketplace.” – Source: Springfield Armory … Continue reading
Glock G48 – Nice, but Necessary?
Glock Innovation In the broad sense of the word, nobody can claim that Glock has not been innovative in the firearm’s world. From the G17 to the present, most pistols have gone through 4 revisions and we are heading not … Continue reading
HANDGUN SIGHTS – FIXED OR ADJUSTABLE?
So, you just got your brand-spankin’ new pistol in and you are at the range to try it out for the first time. The pistol has fixed sights, but you knew that when you bought it, and it really didn’t … Continue reading
Altamont 1911 Govt. Fingergroove Silverblack Checkered Engraved
I like, for a 1911-based pistol, wraparound fingergroove grips. I have used the Hogue exotic wood grips in the past for several 1911 pistols. More recently, I was visiting the Altamont Company website for a good grip for my Ruger … Continue reading