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Today I took out six guns that I either carry or keep in a safe with loaded magazines to see how I did at 25 yards with the first four shots of carry ammo. Why four? The 9mm Gold Dots I wanted to shoot were divisible by four. No warm up, no do-overs. Some surprises and disappointments. I had a...

If you are a runner, what do you carry, and how? More often than not, I have opted for a fixed blade. But I am trying to regularly carry a micro desert eagle in an open-top pouch on a runners belt, which seems to work pretty well. I prefer the weight and constriction at my hip rather than...

Last week I took my wife's cw380 to the range. I am glad I did. It failed to return to battery about every other round. It was winchester fmj, from a batch that had previously cycled fine. I disassembled and cleaned it and overlooked the probable problem. Online research suggested a recoil...

I recently picked up a Rossi 92 16 inch 357 for $579 after tax from Sportsmans. Pretty good in today's market. Got to shoot it today along with my Miroku Win 92 20 inch in 44 mag. Some subjective observations below. But I'd like to read others bragging about their lever guns, with pics. I...

I recently got my first Glock 20 (Gen 4), and I was surprised by the absence of felt recoil. I shot steel with some American Eagle 180 grain, which seemed to be 10mm light. But then a box each of Hornady 180 gr HST, 175 gr Critical Duty, and 200 gr Underwood hardcast polymer coated. All...

I just had to renew my carry permit, marking 10 years of carrying almost daily. No accidents or near accidents. Only two incidents when I needed to deescalate with the awareness that I was armed. Still a newbie compared to some of you, I'm sure. I was a late adopter (last year) of the P365...

This morning there is Win 9mm 100 packs (79.95) and steel or corrosive 223 and 7.62x39 for maybe .75 a round at sgammo.com. I am not that much in need, but there was some stock if you need it and see this soon.

I have a trade offer for a Remington 1911, R1 Commander Enhanced. The pictures look good, and I would like to get a Commander, but I am somewhat hesistant because of Remington's bankruptcy, and thus absent warranty service if needed, and general complaints about quality control and support...

I'm happy about this purchase. I've been looking for another 44 mag, but with a short barrel. Brought home this S&W M69 (L-frame) "Combat Magnum." It is lightly used with a reported 5-rounds. I don't know if that is true, but there is no carbon or buildup on the cylinder face, around the...

Looking through my round tracker, I noticed how many of my guns were bought (or traded for) second-hand. About 75 percent. Its probably because I do a lot of horse-trading, until I find the ones that go in the no-sell or -trade collection. I also inspect used guns well (often to the seller's...

I recently traded for a DAO Ruger SP101 with 2.25 inch barrel. I suspect it is a good example of the typical life of a snub nose revolver. Taken for granted, or rarely shot but there when needed. It is 2009 production. The previous owner said he fired less than box. I have no reason to doubt...

I was near dismay this summer when my dad asked me to return a GP100 he had given me. I did, and probably would have replaced it earlier, if not for the market. Well today I found one, a 7-shot 6 inch that has only seen a box of ammo (which seems confirmed by the cylinder face). The previous...

I have a Smith & Wesson Performance Center Shield 2.0 with the 4 inch barrel. I haven't been able to find a replacement recoil spring for it online, so I called Customer Service to see if I could order one. They are sending me one free of charge. They sent me a cylinder latch before without...

So despite this market frenzy, I noticed SAA clones were readily available at reasonable prices, so I sold my LC9S and its extras for about what I put into it, and turned the money (plus a rounding error) into this EMF US Marshall II by Pietta with extra 45 acp cylinder. I've had some Cimarron...

I recently inherited this German starter pistol, which I believe my grandfather purchased in the 60-70s on one of his stays in Europe. The accompanying manual/pamphlet interests me, describing the pistol as a self-defense option, legal across borders. Hah!

I recently acquired this distinctive-looking Magnum Research Micro Eagle 380, with nickel finish. It's quite shorter than a Ruger LCP and about the same height (with magazine inserted), but it is noticeably fatter. It is smaller in length and height than a Kahr Cw380, though not width...

I recently bought a CO2 non-blowback .177 pistol, that mimics the Glock 19 Gen 3 -- which is one of my carry guns (in Gen 4). I chose the non-blowback option because it was cheaper, but also because I figured CO2 cartridges would last a bit longer. And the blowback would still be very dissimilar...

I'm not sure if I like the v-notch sight on my Mark III Hunter. It works well for quick shooting. And I've had tight groups in good light. But in the dim light of my indoor range, or dusk, it is harder for me to be consistent with alignment, especially with elevation. I'm using a FO front...

My father has given me my great grandfather's and grandfather's Colt Officer's Model Target 22lr, made in 1938, six inch barrel. It has been in the family since original purchase, used for round-about hunting into the 80s, and recently brought out by my grandfather to obtain his first conceal...

I recently participated in a 3-day training that prompted me to question carrying my LC9s because of lock-backs on an half-full mag when shooting fast. It's an issue of technique but will take some practice to iron out. As a result, I found a better concealment holster for my Glock 30 and also...