Choosing a defensive handgun is one of the most important decisions a person can make when it comes to personal protection. With so many options available, many people search for the “best defensive handgun,” but the truth is there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The right handgun for self-defense depends on your individual needs, experience level,…
One of the Internet arguments that never seems to die is whether you should carry a pistol with a cartridge in the chamber. The argument against carrying with “one in the pipe” is based on the idea that it is unsafe to do so. People are concerned about “accidental” discharges while it is carried, or…
DoubleStar, known for their AR-15 products, has announced a new handgun: the DoubleStar 1911. The DoubleStar 1911 uses a forged steel frame, and has a beveled magazine well, Novak sights and a National Match stainless steel 5″ barrel. The finish is parkerized. Customizations are available, including a variety of grips, and a choice in trigger…
In a life-or-death encounter, hesitation and premature decisions can carry irreversible consequences. This real-world self-defense shooting highlights a critical lesson for anyone serious about personal protection, concealed carry, and use-of-force decision making: the fight is not over until the threat is fully stopped. For armed citizens, understanding the realities of a violent confrontation—including attacker behavior,…
Say hello to the new Glock 30SF pistol. Introduced at the 2008 SHOT Show, the new striker-fired handgun uses a polymer short frame to improve it’s concealability and ease of shooting. Chambered in .45 ACP, this gun is sure to be a hit with big bore fans looking for a no-compromise, lightweight carry gun.
Springfield Armory introduced a new version of the popular XD 45 Service Pistol. This .45 ACP model adds an ambidextrous thumb safety on the frame that closely mirrors the function of thumb safeties on the 1911 handguns. The thumb safety was placed far back on the frame to make it relatively easy to manipulate.
While it is largely forgotten by many people, the SIG P250 pistol may have been one of the most important handguns in the company’s history. Not because of what it accomplished itself – but because of what it inspired. By most standards, the P250 was a lackluster offering from SIG Sauer. However, it paved the…
