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XDM OSP 4.5 Custom Shop: No Trust Fund Needed

XDM OSP 4.5 Custom Shop: No Trust Fund Needed

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This week we got a chance to look at the XDM OSP. The OSP is a 4.5 inch duty size gun that comes out of the box with a Vortex Venom on top.

When to Lawfully Kill to Protect Property

When to Lawfully Kill to Protect Property

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Can you use deadly force to protect property? Most of the time you cannot. However, there is an instance where deadly force can be applied to protect premises. Do you know what it is?

Smith & Wesson's Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable

Smith & Wesson’s Newest Bodyguard 38 Revolver is Sleek and Affordable

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The M&P Bodyguard 38 combines modern construction and features with the tried-and-true. It’s a slick 5-shot revolver chambered for .38 Special +P.

Top Five Tips for Carrying a Revolver

Top Five Tips for Carrying a Revolver

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Even in an age of very reliable and well-sized auto-loading pistols, I am still a big fan of carrying a snub-nosed revolver. I am drawn to their simplicity and reliability — two key attributes of a self-defense tool.

If You Could Only Own One - P320 X-Carry

If You Could Only Own One – P320 X-Carry

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The X-Carry shares a trigger (or chassis) with the X5, which means, in this case, the best out of the box striker fired trigger on the market. The grip module is the same as the X5, sans the flared mag well. This grip module is unique to the X family, and offers a higher grip than the regular P320, along with an extended beavertail. Having shot both of these guns for a minute now, I finally figured out how to equate that.

Top Five Pieces of Training Gear

Top Five Pieces of Training Gear

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Whether you’re doing formal training or just running some drills at the range, there are few necessities to bring with you. I’m not talking about the obvious ones such as eye and ear protection, a gun, holster and target ammo.

Training Classes - Choosing Your Instructor

Training Classes – Choosing Your Instructor

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It seems since the rise of terrorism there has been an explosion of people hanging out their shingles, or website, as firearms instructors. The sheer number of choices can make choosing the right one a daunting task for the novice shooter

Glock 19X - A Commander Sized Glock

Glock 19X – A Commander Sized Glock

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The 19X is basically a G19 slide melded to a G17 sized frame. This has been poo-pooed at length by the usual internet commando’s, but I like the concept. In fact, we had a grip extension created by Len Baxley when I was in the Army that did exactly the same thing.

P365 - SIG’s New Wonder Weapon

P365 – SIG’s New Wonder Weapon

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I never thought I would say this, but the P365 isn’t just a good carry gun. It is a good do anything gun. With the capacity on board and a potential of 12+1 with extended mags, there is no reason it can’t. This gun is literally good enough to run 6 plate racks or compete in

Top Five Night Sights for Handguns

Top Five Night Sights for Handguns

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Here are my top five night sights for handguns, in no particular order. Just for the sake of comparison, the sights listed are all for a Glock 19. If you have the proper tools, you can install these yourself, but professional installation is recommended.