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Can You Handle the 10mm TRP?

The 1911 has been around for more than a century, and over that time it really hasn’t changed that much. Any why should it? It’s like the perfect gun. Springfield Armory’s line is a great example of...

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Can You CCW a Full-Size 10mm?

It packs 15 rounds of 10mm. It weighs 31.2 oz. and is 7.7″ overall. It’s the Springfield Armory XD-M 4.5″ pistol, and it’s a lot of defensive firepower in a polymer-framed package. However, it’s not...

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Ultimate Shooting Glasses?

As a shooter, we all know our eyes are very important to us. This is why we all have a set of safety glasses, or even more. I must have half a dozen laying around. A clear set, amber and tinted. A...

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What Is a Slide Spider?

There you are, trying to run that third course of the day and you need to cycle the slide. You grab the slide to cycle in a round and your hand slips off because it’s all sweaty. Precious seconds are...

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Is This the Best CCW Vest?

With the weather getting cooler, our options for carrying increase. I’m no fan of cold weather, but I do like having more carry options. The Travel Safe Concealment Vest from Concealed Carry is one of...

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Ordnance Group TAC-D Pivot 37mm Launcher

The Ordnance Group, based in Florida, is a premier manufacturer of single-shot 37mm launchers with several available options. These include different length barrels as well as standalone launchers and...

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Mepro Foresight: A 21st Century Optic?

Mepro is rapidly becoming a contender in top-quality optics. Both personally and professionally, I’ve used more than my fair share of optics and found that some rise to the top, others are okay, and...

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Remora 2-in-1 Combo for CCW

Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different holsters, and most end up in a box with all the others. The author had not tried any Remora gear before this test, but came away impressed for what you...

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Build a Grip with AlumaGrips

If you’re looking for a set of grips for your 1911, finding places isn’t all that hard. It seems they’re nearly as popular as Kydex holster sites. The problem is finding the right sites. Want a custom...

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Do You ExtraCarry?

What kind of options do we have for carrying extra magazines with us? I guess we could drop one or two in our pocket? However, would you be able to get that magazine out from your pocket under stress?...

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Applied Gear Hybrid EDC Belt

How many CCW belts have you tried? If you’re anything like me, a lot. I’ve tried the weave belts, leather belts, thin belts and wide belts. It’s starting to sound a little like a Dr. Seuss book....

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