Pint-Sized 1911 – The .380 ACP Llama III-A
The Llama III-A is a direct blowback mini 1911 that came in either 9mm or .380 ACP. The original Mini Llamas were blowback-operated guns that lacked the grip safety.
Good Design: Pew Pew Koncepts’ 3D Printed Shotgun Side Saddles
I have four of these, three standard models in various colors and one mini shell side saddle. Yep, a mini shell side saddle.
The KelTec CP33 – Coming To A SciFi Film Near You
The KelTec CP33 is a beastly-sized .22LR. It’s big, fun, and easy to shoot, and with the right ammo, it’s reliable and very accurate.
Beefy Beauty: The Dan Wesson M15-2 .357 Revolver
The M15-2 might have become my favorite revolver, unseating a Ruger Security Six. It’s just so much fun to shoot, so easy to control, and extremely accurate.
Gear Review: Mesa Tactical’s Urbino Replacement Shotgun Stock
The problem I had with the SuperNova’s was its long 14.5-inch length of pull. Why Benelli sticks with it is beyond me. But the Mesa Tactical Urbino with its 12.5-inch LOP foxed that.
The Smith & Wesson 6906: Old School, Overrated, But Still Awesome
The S&W 6906 isn’t the most compact, the easiest shooting, or the most accurate pistol, but it’s still awesome. I’m not sure why I have such an affinity for these pistols, but every time I see one, I have to snatch it up.
Let’s Talk About Revolvers Chambered in 9mm
A decade or so ago, I bought my first 9mm wheel gun, a Ruger LCR. I was teaching basic pistol classes and didn’t have a double-action revolver. That gave me the perfect excuse to buy a new gun.
Compact Firepower: Choate Machine’s Top Folder Shotgun Stock
With the stock folded over the top of the gun, the overall length is still under 26 inches, making it shorter than a Shockwave or a similar firearm. This makes it incredibly maneuverable with or without the stock folded.
Myth Busted: Shotguns Are Not Low Capacity Self-Defense Weapons
When you’re using a shotgun within its effective range, it’s less likely that you’ll fire more than one round as long as you don’t completely miss the target. Multiple shotgun blasts to one bad guy are statistically fairly rare.
Gun Review: The Diamondback Gen1 DB9 is a Lesson in Could vs. Should
I remember seeing a Diamondback DB9 in my gun store long ago and thinking it was perfect for concealed carry. However, I never bit the bullet and bought one. Now, years later, an old Gen1 became mine for a mere $100.