Beginning Kydex Projects: Tips and Tricks
This is likely going to be the largest article I've attempted, as it's been repeatedly asked for. I'm not a video person, so if this stuff interests you, check out Phlster. This is a success story of how a regular
Magazines: A Critical Choice for Functional Firearms
This is a Golden Age for firearms enthusiasts, whether it be the guns, the magazines, or all of the various ammunition that allow us to ply our trades. This article comes from a question I’m often asked as to which
The Truth about Body Armor: Getting the Best from Your Vest
Following are some items learned from years of wearing body armor professionally. We've all got different needs and armor might be unnecessary for you, completely. Fair enough. The term "bulletproof " has no place in our lexicon. Prior to
Four Constant Carry Companions
There are four items that you need in your life at all times. Whenever you're ambulatory, you should have a light, multitool, a folding/locking utility knife and a reliable folding knife. Let's operate under the premise that we use what we
Glock 48 with a Red Dot: Welcome to the 21st Century
I love Trijicon. I've been using their wares for over 25 years (yikes) and I am excited about their new Trijicon RMRCC. Pared with the Glock 48, you have a very good thing in a small package. Anyway, the 48 is
What’s Holding Your Pants Up? A Tale of 3 Gun Belts
"Nothing's as good as it used to be". While this might not be entirely true, it seems that way with leather belts. As a youngster growing up, leather was the only way to go for most things, and anything else
Defender Flex Pants: 5.11 Shades of Grey
At a recent closed school the instructor had all the trappings of the "Tacticool Guy". We can all conjure up the image- incredibly fit, sculpted beard, a wrist device capable of tracking Peruvian butterfly migration patterns, it goes on and
Some Points To Ponder: Random Wisdom from Robert Johnson
* Shooting alone pounds in bad habits. Shooting with peers for critiques makes you better. *50 well planned practice rounds are better than shooting 600 rounds without purpose. *Seek professional training whenever time and finances allow. Use various schools versus repetition at
Enhancing Performance With the 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine
"Compromise" is a word that I'm not fond of, but all of us right now are compromising literally everyday. Complaining about everything not being exactly correct might come across as superficial, and that wasn't intended either.Realistically, this particular assembly of parts has the potential
Foxtrot Mike 9mm AR Build: Challenge and Triumph
All I wanted was a Foxtrot Mike 9mm PCC. This nomenclature is silly, because if PCC stands for "Pistol Caliber Carbine", what I wanted was definitely NOT a carbine. What I wanted was one of their side charging pistols with an 8 inch