About a decade ago, give or take, the baseline for what made a great polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun was changed overnight when Walther introduced us to the PPQ. Its ergonomics were all the rage, as was its performance and accuracy – but it was that trigger that knocked the industry on its butt. The light, crisp trigger of the PPQ with its very short and tactile reset had every IDPA shooter in the country taking those make-up shots without adding time to their scores. It is hard to overstate the revolution that was started by that pistol.
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Streamlight VIR II – Bridging the Spectrum Between IR & Visible Light
Updated: June 20, 2021When it comes to getting into Night Vision, most everything is expensive and you need quite a bit to just get into the game. Streamlight has a great offering that gets you in at a decent price while giving you a lot of capability. I’m talking about the VIR II Weapon Light.
Taurus USA Goes Micro Small with the New GX4 9MM Pistol
Updated: May 23, 2021Looking for a small, ultra-concealable pistol for self and home defense? Taurus USA may have just what you need with the newly introduced GX4 micro-compact.
A Hybrid 1911 For Home Defense and Concealed Carry: The FXH-45M Moxie from American Tactical, Inc.
Updated: May 9, 2021Anytime I notice a new 1911 on the market, I am interested. But when the new pistol is billed as a “full-size hybrid 1911?” I’m doubly interested!
SureFire X400 Vampire Delivers both Visible Light, IR Light, & IR Laser – Review
Updated: May 9, 2021Additionally, this light in particular is the V model, standing for Vampire. Denoting the lights ability to produce infrared light as well. So the X400 Vampire is a pistol mounted light that illuminates in both the visible and IR spectrum and also has a IR laser.
SureFire X400 Vampire Delivers both Visible Light, IR Light, & IR Laser – Review
Updated: May 9, 2021Additionally, this light in particular is the V model, standing for Vampire. Denoting the lights ability to produce infrared light as well. So the X400 Vampire is a pistol mounted light that illuminates in both the visible and IR spectrum and also has a IR laser.
The Subway Vigilante Who Birthed the Modern Concealed Carry Movement
Updated: April 29, 2021Certain events are watershed moments in cultural history. Compelling optics or a moving narrative can drive sweeping policy changes. One such episode was the sordid tale of Bernhard Goetz.
Tested and Tricked Out: The SAR 109T 9MM Subgun
Updated: April 11, 2021Home defense, recreational shooting and just looking cool: the SAR 109T Subgun checks all three boxes.
The What & the Why: Laser Use
Updated: March 19, 2021There are credible stories around of a laser aiming device being pointed at a felonious aggressor and stopping an attack. For some reason, some bad guys see a dot dancing on their body and decide that they might get shot. Since they want to avoid that, they stop any criminal attack.
The What & the Why: Types of Ammo for Self Defense – Selecting Ammo to Save Your Life
Updated: March 7, 2021Selection of a load for self-defense use is a choice that is important because that load may be called upon to save your life. Fortunately, most major ammunition manufacturers make cartridges specifically designed for that use.