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Review: Wilson Combat Tactical Carry Compact 9mm 1911

Review: Wilson Combat Tactical Carry Compact 9mm 1911

By Melody Lauer

The first gun I ever purchased was a 1911. I bought it to carry for self-defense. I told my husband … Continued

Sep 21, 2016Sep 28, 2016 Comments
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9mm vs .45 ACP: Retro Edition

9mm vs .45 ACP: Retro Edition

By Manny Mansfield

9mm or .45 ACP — which caliber is best for self-defense? It’s a debate that’s dragged on for decades. In … Continued

Sep 16, 2016Dec 12, 2019 Comments
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Modifying the 1911 for Service Use

Modifying the 1911 for Service Use

By Darryl Bolke

The legendary 1911 pistol is one of those things that creates urban myth, conjecture, and misconceptions among the firearms community. … Continued

Sep 7, 2016Jul 28, 2021 Comments
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How Much Ammo Capacity Is Enough?

How Much Ammo Capacity Is Enough?

By Chris Baker

The question of ammo capacity is often one of the first asked by people new to concealed carry, right behind … Continued

Sep 2, 2016Nov 20, 2017 Comments
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Choosing a Holster for Appendix Carry

Choosing a Holster for Appendix Carry

By Melody Lauer

There’s a craze sweeping the concealed carry community. Some have even dared to call it a new practice. Others have … Continued

Aug 31, 2016Sep 28, 2016 Comments
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Optimizing the Beretta 92 for Self-Defense

Optimizing the Beretta 92 for Self-Defense

By Chris Baker

For this next installment of our mini-series on the Beretta 92, I wanted to address some of the practical issues … Continued

Aug 17, 2016Jul 28, 2021 Comments
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Evolution of the Beretta 92

Evolution of the Beretta 92

By Chris Baker

During the course of our series on double action semi-autos, I mentioned a couple of times that I’m a fan … Continued

Aug 16, 2016Jul 27, 2021 Comments
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