Ask your father or grandfather and they will tell you how quickly a generation passes away. When I was a young man, every gun person worth their salt knew and understood the history of John Brownings, M1911 .45 ACP pistol.
Keep in mind, we did not have an internet, we had to read books and magazines. As my words hit the paper here, it has been 35 years since the US Army decided to replace the M1911A1 pistol with the M9 Beretta.
For those too young to remember, there was much consternation and contention over that choice. Nonetheless, the die was cast and over a period of about five years, the US Armed Forces made the change over. It was mid-1989 before the unit where I was assigned made the switch.
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Our friend, Cork Graham, is back with more homestead tips from Alaska. Which bird makes the best guard dog? How important is it to till the ground? How do you keep water on your property?
You don’t need a gun when you are in the hot tub, right? During our SOTG Homeroom from CrossBreed Holsters, we discuss the need to be dangerous on demand, even when you are having a soak.
During our Duracoat Finished Firearm segment we will talk about shooting in the rain. Also, how is your magazine supply? Brownells is running a “March Magness” magazine sale. Don’t miss out.
No one will argue that the Smith & Wesson Shield pistol is compact enough to easily be carried concealed. However, there seems to be a question as to whether or not it is accurate beyond close range.
Professor Paul took his personal Shield 2.0 chambered in .45 ACP and outfitted with Night Fision Accu8 Tritium sights to the range for an accuracy test. Can this compact EDC gun be relied upon to make headshots at 15 yards? How about hits at 25 yards?