The first Smith & Wesson J-frame revolver hit the market in 1950, but the basic design it’s derived from goes … Continued
Writer Profile: Chris Baker
Chris Baker joined the Lucky Gunner team in 2011 and, among other roles, serves as the editor of Lucky Gunner Lounge.
Chris has a broad interest in all types of shooting activities, but he’s most passionate about firearms as tools for personal protection. Prior to working for Lucky Gunner full time, Chris taught basic handgun skills and concealed carry permit classes to a diverse range of clients in his home state of North Carolina. He is a Rangemaster-certified Shotgun and Advanced Handgun Instructor and NRA Handgun Instructor. His ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the shooting world has included over 500 hours of professional firearms and self-defense training from instructors like Ken Hackathorn, Tom Givens, Ernest Langdon, Craig Douglas, Gabe White, Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, Chuck Haggard, Claude Werner, John Hearne, Jim Higginbotham, Kyle DeFoor, and Randy Cain, among others.
Posts by Chris Baker
Why Your AR-15 Shoots Low
Mechanical offset is something every rifle owner should know about, especially if you’re using an AR-15 or other modern semi-auto … Continued
Close Quarters Shotgun Technique
Shotguns can be excellent tools for home defense, but their long overall length presents some challenges for maneuvering in tight … Continued
Blowback Versus Recoil Operated Pistols
Why does the barrel look crooked in my pistol? Why does a puny .380 ACP Beretta Cheetah have almost as … Continued
Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ Review
The Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ is not a pocket pistol and it’s not trying to be one. … Continued
How Effective Is Pistol Ammo at 100 Yards?
It’s time for another edition of Stuff John and Chris Wanna Know! This time, we’re looking at what pistol ammo … Continued
Pocket Pistols vs. Snub Nose Revolvers
How does a pint-sized semi-auto pea shooter stack up against a stumpy snubnose wheel gun? In Part 16 of our … Continued
.380 Pocket Pistol Roundup Review
To follow up our discussion about the merits of .380 ACP for concealed carry, in this installment of our Pocket … Continued