A Hat as Big as Elmer’s
A Hat as Big as Elmer’s (Authors note: Here’s the thing, I think there is a whole bunch of us out there that know something about 1911’s and AR’s and…
.40 Smith and Wesson ballistic test, updated.
.40 smith and Wesson ballistics test As one of the most popular defensive calibers it is only logical to include it in the series of ballistic tests I have performed.…
Colt Combat Elite, what was old is new again
Colt Combat Elite, what was old is new again My first handgun was a Colt enhanced Combat Elite; I bought it at the Post Exchange on Camp Lejeune shortly after…
Stove Pipes and Double Feeds: Is it your grip?
Stove Pipes and Double Feeds: Is it your grip? As a Range Safety Officer, and Firearms Instructor, I see a lot of malfunctions that shooters believe are gun related. However,…
Having trouble going into slide lock with your handgun?
I often get asked to help people who are having issues with their semi-autos not going into proper slide lock. Most are ready to send the gun to the smith…
Recoil and the 1911
Recoil and the 1911 Recoil…action and reaction…is really no more than acceleration brought about by a force applied. The force generated by burning powder and expanding gases create pressure and…
Kel-Tec PMR-30, Han Solo’s first choice
Kel-Tec PMR-30 I have it on pretty good authority from ol’ G.L. that Han Solo was looking for more than a mere blaster cobbled together from a C96 Mauser. He…