For once, Hudson may have actually shifted the dynamic. I only got to shoot two magazines’ worth of ammunition, but this gun may actually live up to its hype.
Clay Martin is a retired Marine and Green Beret, having served with distinction in the 3rd Special Forces Group. A multi-service, multi-decade sniper, he’s also a seasoned 3-Gun competitor and a Master-ranked shooter in USPSA Production. When he’s not writing about firearms and tactics, Clay is the author of the novel Last Son of The War God, a gritty story about dispensing justice the hard way. Follow him on Twitter @offthe_res or visit his website at Off-The-Reservation.com.
Experience:
– U.S. Marine Corps Infantry, Scout/Sniper, and Recon Marine
– U.S. Army Green Beret, 3rd Special Forces Group (ODA Comms SGT, Intel SGT, SFAUC Instructor)
– Competitive Shooter – Master-ranked in USPSA Production, experienced 3-Gun competitor
– Tactical Instructor – Extensive background in teaching carbine, pistol, CQB, and survival skills
– Author – Fiction and non-fiction works on warfare, survival, and American resilience
– 2A Advocate – Defender of the Constitution and vocal proponent of gun rights
– Outdoorsman – Idaho-based hunter, adventurer, and father of feral children and dogs
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Clay Shoots the Hudson H9 1911/Glock Hybrid – First Impressions – SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 18, 2017 { 57 comments }
New Ultra-Capable Weatherby 6.5mm Rifles—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 14 comments }These new 6.5mm rifles from Weatherby are amazing options for fans of this bullet size.
Get a Grip! Tipton Ultra Gun Vise — SHOT SHOW 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 4 comments }Last month at a writer’s event (yes I was invited, save the crayon jokes), we got a sneak peek at the new Battenfield Technologies Ultra Gun Vise.
Israeli Precision: The .338 LM IWI Dan Rifle—SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 17, 2017 { 9 comments }The IWI Dan precision rifle is a high-end, high-performance .338 Lapua Magnum from IWI.
The New Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0: Making A Great Pistol Even Better—Hands-On Review.
Published: January 2, 2017 { 119 comments }Two weeks ago at the Smith and Wesson factory, I got my hands on something truly exciting, and the day has finally come that we can talk about it. That pistol is the M&P M2.0, a terrific new version of an already great pistol design. It is exceedingly rare that a company listens carefully to all the wants of its consumers, and actually puts those features in its next generation of product. I am very happy to report that S&W is one of those companies.
History on Display: Behind the scenes at the Smith and Wesson factory
Published: January 2, 2017 { 16 comments }Tag along with Clay Martin for a behind-the-scenes look at the historic Smith & Wesson factory in Springfield, Mass.
Inside Scoop on the Smith & Wesson Family of Firearms & Gear
Published: January 2, 2017 { 11 comments }Earlier this month, I had a chance to go to the Smith and Wesson Headquarters in Massachusetts for a writers event and had the chance to see some great new guns and gear from the entire family of Smith & Wesson companies. Read on to find out what I saw.
Clay: How to Set Up Your Rifle for Accuracy Testing
Published: December 21, 2016 { 9 comments }When it comes to testing the accuracy of your rifle, what exactly (what features and accessories) do you need to get the job done?
Trigger Finger Placement: Tip, Pad, or Power Crease?
Published: December 7, 2016 { 32 comments }An age-old question: When it comes to shooting, where exactly do you put your finger on the trigger? Have no fear, Clay is here to give you the lowdown.
Clay: Why Pistol Accuracy Testing is Overrated
Published: December 3, 2016 { 21 comments }Requiring accuracy from a pistol is like requiring precision cuts from an ax. It’s not what the platform was designed to do. As long as he can hit six-inch groups at 25 meters consistently, that’s good enough.