Aggressive and grippy is how I like my pistols. My 1911s all have checkered MSHs, aggressive stocks, and some form of checkering or grip tape on the front strap. I’ve got G10 stocks on most of my revolvers for more grip. Hell, even my long guns (Beretta A300 and AP5) have more aggressive texturing on…
Recently while browsing Facebook I saw an industry personality talking how the ammunition situation is about to take a serious turn for the worse. The reasoning centered on nitrocellulose availability as a result of ongoing and future global conflicts. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen this exact line touted, with propellants first being widely…
Back in 2024 I wrote about my 500 round initial impressions of the Taurus 692 Executive Grade. Since then I’ve had the opportunity to more than double my round count on the gun. With over 1,300 rounds through the 692EG, how have my thoughts changed on this convertible revolver? Refresher on the Taurus 692 Executive…
I’ve carried, trained and competed with, a variety of handguns over the past decade plus. While I cut my teeth on DA/SA autos, the majority of my shooting has been with Glocks. Every Rangemaster certification I’ve received has been with one of a handful of full size Glock pistols in my hands. I made the…
After the publication of my Markwell “datematic” review in 2024, I was excited to see what the brand would release next. John from Markwell alluded to something that was like a field watch, but also playful. Well, fast forward into 2025, and I got a sneak preview of the watches. Come a few more months,…
In the previous entry in this series we spoke with Rob Haught of Symtac Consulting. Today we have the opportunity to chat with veteran, competitor, and mom, Julie Golob. Interview with Julie Golob Julie Golob is one of the most highly decorated competitive shooters on the planet. I won’t belabor the point, but here are…
Dry practice is something that many advocate, but few regularly perform. My own dry practice ebbs and flows, ebbing more often than not. I’ve gotten back into the swing of things lately, and it’s brought some concepts to my attention. A few years ago I brought you “One Weird Trick to Improve Your Chances in…
January 25th of this year, I had the pleasure of attending USPSA Grandmaster Jake Walker’s Performance Pistol. Jake is a close friend of mine and offered me a slot in his class so that he could get some feedback on his curriculum from someone who has been shooting with him for a few years. The…
Last year I wrote a quick piece announcing the release of the 360 Kit Adapter from Dark Star Gear. Over the past several months I’ve had the opportunity to work with my personal sample in both live and dry fire. How does it stand up to time on the range? Design of the Dark Star…
I’ve used a lot of pocket holsters over the years. With doing my Pocket Pistol Roundup of 2023, and my ongoing Round 2 series, I’ve been experimenting with even more varieties of holsters. I thought I had found my favorite kydex holsters a number of years ago, but that changed last summer. Our Sean B.…