FOR 1911 NERDS

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If you are interested in the seemingly timeless 1911 pistol, spend a couple of hours sharing this deep dive into the gun’s development and the fine point details of its construction and subtle modifications...

THE PAIR AND THE SPARE

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This article appears in my long-running Handguns column in the current issue of GUNS magazine, now on the newsstands. It’s the serious (read: high round count) shooter who really needs the pair and the spare....

R.I.P. Super Dave Harrington

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We lost an American hero early this month, long before his time. David Harrington earned his Super Dave nickname back when he was in Army Special Forces. It came partly from his physique –...

TRADITIONAL OR MODERN?

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Old style guns or new? Modernity has its advantages, but long-term habituation gets a vote too. Here’s a piece I wrote for Backwoods Home magazine on the topic, back in the day. What’s your take...

HOW JURORS SEE US…AND OUR GUNS

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How do jurors see armed citizens who have to shoot criminals in defense of self or others? And how does the type of gun we use impact their impressions? My old friend Glenn Meyer retired...