The 38 Special, especially when loaded to +P pressure, is a decent cartridge in terms of terminal ballistics: that is, of course, when fired from service size revolvers, typically ranging from four to six inches in barrel length. Drop down to a two inch barrel and things change dramatically. Namely, it becomes hard to find... Continue Reading →
There is no lack of discussion on self-defense these days among tactical circles. Ironically, workplace security and self-defense still get less of the lion’s share of thought, even though workplace violence is one of the most common forms of criminal assault. There are a number of things to consider for your personal safety regardless of... Continue Reading →
Reloading a handgun during a fight is exceedingly rare in civilian defensive gun uses. In fact, it is damn near non-existent. In law enforcement we see reloads happen more often. Despite this, for those of us that are serious handgunners, being able to reload your handgun with great speed is an essential skill. If you... Continue Reading →
As a general rule, the smaller an auto loading pistol becomes, the more finicky the mechanical operation. Spring tensions and slide mass all work together to make an auto loader operate dependably. Small guns are harder to refine to reliability. They also typically exhibit far shorter longevity. For these reasons I prefer the small frame... Continue Reading →
I think all armed citizens should carry OC spray as part of their daily carry. As I have written before, even if you are a tough guy that is good with your hands, you should carry spray because it is actually a lesser level of force than putting your hands on someone. If facing a... Continue Reading →
About a year and a half ago I decided to get a small frame all-steel revolver, so I acquired a Ruger SP101 which has been featured extensively on this blog ever since. I spend a lot of time carrying the SP101 over the course of about a year and I shot it quite a bit. ... Continue Reading →
My thoughts on the role of a small frame revolver as a first gun for the novice shooter or casual gun carrier are mixed, at best. I like the revolver for a novice due to the simplicity and reliability of the platform. The downside, however, is the difficulty in shooting a snubby well. The small... Continue Reading →
If you have been a shooter for any amount of time you probably suffer from some degree of “gear guilt.” This is a combination of being guilty for having no further use for a particular piece of gear, as well as paying money for it to begin with. You all know what I mean. If... Continue Reading →
Complacency is the great enemy of mankind. For rather fragile physical creatures we tend to get comfortable in our environment. The “it won’t happen to me” mentality affects us all: some far more than others, but it does affect each and every one of us. If you read this blog there is a high likelihood... Continue Reading →
