This is a typical waist level concealed carry band with two pockets for pistol or gear carry, and a back patch to protect your skin from aggressive grip texture. The material is sweat wicking, and while you have to pull these tight for them to be effective, they nonetheless remain very co...
The model 1911 handgun is named for the year it was formally adopted by the U.S. Army – and while it was replaced as an official service weapon in 1985, it’s still massively popular. Various manufacturers have created their own take on the 1911, but its basic function and operation ...
If your piston engine is powering a plane, that limits how fast it can fly, how much lift it can make, how big it can be, and how much it can carry.Photo: Piston engine: One way to make lots of power, consistently, is to use lots of cylinders. This classic Bristol Jupiter piston...
I quickly learned that cleaning it was a pain in the ass because it was VERY difficult to field strip. It wasn’t always reliable and sometimes had problems with ammo jamming. In the end, I put maybe 500-600 rounds through it. I didn’t like it so I didn’t shoot it much. It st...
the best guns will consistently shoot 1/2″ groups at 25 yards. The Smith & Wesson 41 is an excellent example of a world-class target pistol, one of the finest handguns ever made anywhere. I know of model 41 owners who don’t compete and may not even shoot much, but just enjoy own...
The gun belt may cost as much as the holster and will be money well spent. A quality gun belt will usually outlast the holster. The Don Hume company offers the DAH, left, that tilts the revolver to one side and conceals nearly as well as an IWB holster, but with a sharper draw. ...
Modern firearms are very well made and will not induce any real damage to a firearm. It does provide some wear and tear, but much less than live fire. The exception is .22lr firearms – don’t dry fire rimfire guns. Dry fire tools ...
When I showed him the pepper barrel gun someone had sent you as an example of a multi-shot weapon of the 1830s. He laughed like hell. He says 1) there weren’t very many made because the cost so much. 2) they took a long time to load and 3) they likely weren’t accurate at ...
fingers of my right and goes into the gap between the right trigger finger and its brother, the second finger. It rides on top of the second finger in a position known in the old days as the Ayoob Wedge. The left-hand index finger provides greater resistance to muzzle rise. How much?