The thin and decorative belts in question were rarely much more than an inch wide, while the tunnel loops of the PDQ holster were cut to accommodate a one and three-quarter inch duty-type belt. My pistol pitched and rolled on my belt like a rowboat in a North Atlantic gale.
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Smith & Wesson Expands Performance Center with 3 M&P Shield EZs
Published: April 23, 2019 { 4 comments }Smith & Wesson is rolling out three new Performance Center pistols, expanding the M&P Shield EZ series of easy-to-use .380 ACP pistols.
Don’t Let Injuries Keep You from Carrying! Tips for the Wounded Carrier
Published: April 23, 2019 { 8 comments }I stood at my dresser, looking at my EDC gear, and asked myself, “Is it worth it?” I’d injured my leg and could not move around without assistive devices, and on this particular day, I would be on crutches.
Beretta’s New APX Carry Sub-Compact 9mm
Published: April 17, 2019 { 3 comments }Time is ticking down to the NRA show, and we’ve got another new sub-compact pistol to look forward to. Beretta has announced their new APX Carry, a striker-fired, single-stack 9mm.
Training for Dummies: Set Yourself up for Failure
Published: April 15, 2019 { 3 comments }There are two undeniable truths when it comes to shooting: Firearms skills are perishable, and mechanical failures will eventually happen. Both of these are reasons why shooters need to practice clearing malfunctions.
Does Your Glock Need a Shroud? Predator Combatives Thinks So
Published: April 11, 2019 { 11 comments }Predator Combatives is introducing shrouds that encapsulate the muzzle and slide, allowing the guns to function normally if grabbed or manipulated.
Springfield Armory XD Defender Series Unboxed at the Gun Counter
Published: April 9, 2019 { 8 comments }The Springfield Armory Defender Series offers their proven, reliable guns at a discounted rate for a limited time. The first pistols available in the Defender Series are the XD 4” Full size and XD 3” Sub-Compact both in 9mm.
JAMMED: How An Adversary Can Cause a Failure
Published: April 8, 2019 { 9 comments }An important question is seldom asked: What does it take for an opponent to jam my gun? In this context, we do not mean a firing jam or malfunction but knocking the gun out of battery or causing it not to fire when it is needed.
Idaho Governor Signs Bill Allowing 18-Year-Olds to Carry Concealed
Published: April 4, 2019 { 4 comments }Idaho’s Governor Brad Little signed into law legislation allowing 18-year-olds to carry concealed weapons within city limits without a concealed weapons license.
Nine New 4-Inch M&P Shield Pistols Including Optics-Ready Options
Published: April 4, 2019 { 13 comments }Smith & Wesson is expanding their very successful M&P Shield series with nine new models with longer slides and 4-inch barrels.