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I am old-fashioned and still cling to the idea that a handgun is primarily for personal defense and that every shot should be aimed and hit something. I know that there are handgun competitions where a high volume of fire is acceptable. This has led to gun modifications that are not really a good idea. Trigger pull weight is one such modification. By far, the most common handgun type you'll find in my hands is the 1911 pistol, followed closely by DA/SA revolvers. Both types of guns have SA or DA trigger systems that lend themselves to modification.
August 22, 2011
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I had the pleasure of watching Episode 2 on Tuesday night, accompanied by fellow Season 1 finalist Chris Cerino and his family. We both had the privilege of competing in the NRA's inaugural National Defense Match at Camp Perry a couple of days before and it was great to be able to catch up on events since we last met at the Bianchi Cup earlier this year. As the video played, we both chuckled at some of the insider jokes and watched as outsiders as the narrative unfolded.
August 18, 2011
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We have received many, many comments on AmericanRifleman.org since implementing comments on article, blogs and videos. Some have been stimulating, some have been questionable and some have made us rethink ideas that we believed were clear.
August 16, 2011
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Mouse-gunners of the world, rejoice. Your day is here, your time is now. The moment is at hand for your pipsqueak hero, the .380 ACP, to claim its spot on the podium of popularity.
August 16, 2011
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Shoot as much as you can. In doing so, you learn more about the techniques and equipment involved, enjoy the company of other gun folks and help preserve the precious rights to do so. In this economy, shooting can be an expensive proposition, so anything that productively burns powder has at least some merit. For a gadget that's perfect for this line of reasoning, check out J&G Sales in Prescott, Ariz. You will find a new product that strikes me as a good idea. It's a conversion kit for most 1911 pistols in 9 mm Luger or .38 Super that permits the use of 7.62x25 mm Tokarev ammo. Please note the large quantities of this stuff that is currently on the surplus market.
August 15, 2011
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Early Monday morning I received a call from NRA Secretary Edward J. “Jim” Land, Jr., USMC (Ret.). Jim has the difficult, and at times enviable, job of running the corporation part of the Association, including the NRA Annual Meetings and the NRA Board Meetings. A shooter’s shooter, Jim is double distinguished, was a Marine officer in Vietnam and is one of the fathers of the modern Marine Corps sniping program.
August 15, 2011
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On week 1 of Top Shot Season 3, teams were divided ont he basis of who won and who lost. Will this affect the future of the competition?
August 12, 2011
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With the current riots in England being featured nightly on the news, flash mobs are quickly becoming a real safety concern. It is even becoming an issue here with attacks at the Wisconsin State Fair last week, among other criminal acts committed by large groups of people.
August 11, 2011
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Season 3 got off to a great start last night with the producers choosing to create an instant winner versus loser dynamic, via the medium of the S&W .500 Mag. In the initial head-to-head shoot off, competitors were paired up according to their backgrounds and Mike Hughes showed his mettle with a smoking run, despite being much more familiar with a Glock. Both ladies were forced to deal with recoil that was way out of their comfort zones—a pretty harsh way to kick off the competition, but great for showing the audience dramatic high speed footage of flames blowing out of the barrel/cylinder gap.
August 10, 2011
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Slap me upside the head and call me stupid. The Insider is supposed to have his finger on the pulse of the industry to predict trends, foresee developments and anticipate changes. However, I’ve completely missed one of the most remarkable handgun innovations in the past five years, the surging popularity of .410 revolvers.
August 09, 2011
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In my last blog about back-up guns, I received a couple of comments about how one gun is enough if you maintain it and make your shots count. One reader also said that you’ll probably never be faced with multiple attackers anyway. This made me realize that some don’t understand why a person would carry a second handgun.
August 09, 2011
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It’s only been a year since the Top Shot season 1 finale and already we’re facing the launch of Season 3, with Season 4 about to start production. I’m still amused that it took so long for a mainstream network to discover the marketability of shooting, but now the History Channel is completely behind the show. Make no mistake, this is a hugely expensive undertaking and the amount of cash involved in producing one episode might surprise you, but the American public has taken to the mixture of firearms, explosions and drama. You and I both knew they would, but it’s nice to be vindicated.
August 09, 2011
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Smith & Wesson has a new product introduction that has been long overdue—the “E” Series of 1911s. Like so many other handgunners, I was delighted when S&W introduced their own line of 1911 pistols several years ago. But I was less than happy with the grip-activated firing pin safety system. To work properly, this safety required an exceptionally firm grip on the butt of the pistol. To my considerable dismay, I found that I didn't fully depress the grip safety every time, particularly when using a one-handed grip. The hammer would drop, but the gun didn't fire.
August 08, 2011
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