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Category Archives: pistol
Father and Daughter
The father is John Young of Fighting Sheepdog. His daughter gets to be trained by a USMC graduate. The pistol is a S&W Victory .22, a very modular design. The little loop on the back is “halo” made by Tandemkross … Continue reading
Firearms, a matter of credibility
Assuming an ideal spherical teenager in vacuum…ok, let’s not. Let’s use this very specific 12 year old in a hypothetical situation of being threatened by something human-like. From the perspective of the predator, which of her weapons would pose the … Continue reading
A worthwhile upgrade for Walther P22
I use P22 quite a bit when training people with small hands. In suppressed form, it eventually gunks up and has to be cleaned. Re-assembly used to be a pain because of the recoil assembly design. Not anymore! Now it’s about … Continue reading
Inland M1 carbines: new on Alloutdoor
Reproductions of WW2 models and variations on the theme.
Posted in ammunition, pistol, rifle, self-defense, weapon
Tagged 30carbine, history, Inland, M1 carbine, M1C, reproduction, semi-automatic, WW2
5 Comments
Hi-Point C9 pistol: new on AllOutdoor
Cheap or Inexpensive?
Pet firearms to a good home
A friend is moving from Illinois to Tennessee. To finance the move, he’d like to let go of certain surpluses: Gen 3 Glock 30SF with Talon grips, Trijicon Tritium sights + 6 extra Mags $700 Gen 4 Glock 26 with Talon … Continue reading
A Solid Platform for Semi-auto Handgun Optics: new on AllOutdoor
UM Tactical pistol optic mount
All smiles
The joy of personal empowerment.
Posted in interesting people, pistol, rkba, self-defense, shotgun, weapon
Tagged 12ga, 45ACP, M1911, pump action
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The real reason for shooting back
In military actions prior to the Crimean War, the ratio of dead to wounded was usually around 1:1. After the 1850s, medical corps were formed and more of the wounded survived. By WW2, 1:2 ratio was common, and modern US … Continue reading
Posted in holster, pistol, rifle, rkba, self-defense, shotgun, training, Uncategorized, weapon
18 Comments
Three classic designs
All three are Inland Mfg. repros.
Posted in pistol, rifle, shotgun, weapon
Tagged 12ga, 30carbine, 45ACP, paratrooper, WW2
15 Comments
Holster for Glock 30SF
James Nelson made this for one of my friends. It’s quite comfortable.
Hot weather, cool range
Now that Nashville is hot and humid every day, I am spending more of my time at Nashville Armory range. Good ventilation, AC and rifle rated backstops. And their staff is all firearms enthusiasts.
Startled cowgirl
Posted in interesting people, pistol, weapon
Tagged revolver, single action, Western
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.50 caliber 1911 — new on American Shooting Journal
Guncrafter Industries’ Model No. 4 50 GI
North American Arms Factory Tour: new at AllOutdoor.
Manufacturing and gun culture symbiosis
Posted in craft, interesting people, pistol, weapon
Tagged 22LR, 22WMR, AllOutdoor, manufacturing, revolver, semi-auto, utah
4 Comments
Luger P08 with Modern Ammunition: new on AllOutdoor
Retro Carry Option
Self-defense Firearm Selection for a Non-Shooter: new on AllOutdoor
Optimizing defensive weapon selection under specific constraints.
Posted in ammunition, light/laser, pistol, self-defense, training, weapon
Tagged 32H&R Magnum, AllOutdoor, Crimson Trace, revolver
6 Comments
How perishable are skills?
Guns aren’t very complicated, yet somehow every rifle class starts with people trying to remember their zero settings, fumbling with slings and generally acting incompetently. That’s understandable, as we seldom get to carry or use rifles. With pistol, most people … Continue reading
Posted in pistol, self-defense, training
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