Stephen A. Camp

  • Shooting the FNX9 Pt. II: Defense Considerations

    Despite having carried a handgun daily for a quarter-century as a peace officer and now via my concealed carry license, a particular pistol’s capabilities as an implement of protection do not always garner top billing with me. At this point in my life, enjoyment takes first place.  Make no mistake; I have a selection of dedicated self-defense sidearms with…

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  • Taking a Look at the FNX 9mm Pistol

    The traditional DA/SA autopistol is capable of firing the first shot double-action; i.e., a single press of the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer, or one can manually cock the hammer and then press the trigger to fire in single-action mode. Subsequent shots are fired single-action due to the slide’s rearward movement cocking the…

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  • Shooting the Beretta .45 ACP PX4

    As this is written, there can be little doubt that handgun manufacturers are burning the proverbial “midnight oil” to produce petite pistols intended for the ever-growing number of licensed carriers across the US.  At the same time, handgun designs more suitable for uniform or service use continue being introduced and for good reason: They have been…

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  • Long-Term Observations & Short-Term Hopes: SIG-Sauer P220

    In 1975 the 9mm P220 was adopted by the Swiss military, replacing the legendary SIG P210. A year later, it was brought out in .45 ACP, presumably for sales in the western hemisphere where this caliber enjoys continuing long-term popularity, and was imported as the “Browning BDA” early on.  Over the years, this single-stack design…

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  • Shooting a Customized 9mm Star Model B

    The first handgun I purchased on my own as an adult was a Star Model B in the early 1970’s.  It served well but eventually I traded it off in the quest for other handguns, particularly Browning Hi Powers but it I always regretted it.  Though I owned other Star handguns in the decades that…

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  • Shooting the Glock 17L: Part II

    A few months ago I presented an initial write-up on shooting the Glock 17L. For anyone interested, here is a link to it:  http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/shooting_the_glock_17l.htm The overall gist of the article was positive but I frequently revisit promising handguns that I simply do not have lots of long-term “trigger-time” with…and so it is with the G17L.…

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