Over time I receive numerous questions concerning the “right” handgun for self-protection as well as requests for information on the “best” loads/calibers for “stopping” someone who is bent upon doing one harm. I thought that it might be interesting to compile the most commonly asked questions I receive and answer them in an article, but…
This is a question that is discussed repeatedly on various shooting forums and the answers usually fall into those listed below: Answer 1: The standard GI grip safety is the best. If it weren’t, John Browning wouldn’t have put it on the gun in the first place. Answer 2: The beavertail is best. It allows for a…
This question comes up frequently on various shooting sites as well as my email inbox. Recently I read a thread in which an instructor was saying folks were shooting “good” if they had hits that were spread out and “bad” if their shots were tightly grouped. The inference was that they were shooting too slowly…
This is a question I frequently receive. Rather than getting into other handguns’ merits and shortcomings, I will go straight to my recommendation and explain why I believe it to be viable. Keep in mind that folks reading these words may be anywhere in the handgun proficiency spectrum and that this is a suggestion for the man…
Dedicated firearm enthusiasts seek to maintain their pets as much as possible and frequently seek to enhance performance from them. This can range from trying different factory loads to specific handloads or fitting aftermarket parts. We seek to use and enjoy our favorite firearms but want them to last forever. Understanding that “forever” is a…
Tangentially related to discussions concerning self-protection handguns is the ammunition capacity question: Should I go with larger caliber or more shots? Is higher magazine capacity and greater “firepower” more important or does everything pale when compared to caliber? With the trend strongly favoring autoloaders now, the comparison frequently centers on .45 ACP vs. 9mm. It…
Not much, but I’ll share what I believe to be true. I have shot one but not extensively and have no long-term experience. Bill Laughridge of Cylinder and Slide sells the parts to convert a conventional single-action Hi Power to the “Safety Fast System”. For information check the following link: http://www.cylinder-slide.com/sfs.shtml It can be installed and used or removed…