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About Ryan Finn

Ryan Finn is the Director of Operations and an Associate Instructor for Montana Tactical Firearms Instruction as well as a contractor for Vanguard Security Consultants when he isn't writing for TTAG. In his free time he is a volunteer firefighter and enjoys spending time in the mountains with his family.

Gun Review: Ruger LC380

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ryan Finn

The Ruger LC380 for this review was provided by The Kentucky Gun Company.  I’ve never had much use for small framed pistols. I like large frames that shoot things with a minimum case length of 19mm. James Bond and his PPK … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Ruger LC380

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Ryan Finn

  The Ruger LC380 for this review was provide by The Kentucky Gun Co. Have you ever owned something that seems really cool, that gradually starts to lose its appeal due to what initially seemed like a minor flaw? That’s how … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Springfield Armory XD-S .45 ACP

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Ryan Finn

“The .380 was a cute fad,” Springfield Armory’s print ads proclaim. “Now, let’s get back to business.” Back to business indeed. Forty-five caliber single-stack striker fired pistols aren’t exactly a new thing. Kahr and Glock have been making them since the … Continue reading →

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Gun Preview: Springfield Armory XD-S .45 ACP With Extended Grip

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ryan Finn

I received a surprise email from our friends at Springfield Armory last week. Their girl Friday (a.k.a., Deb) was sending an .45 caliber single-stack XD-S pistol to my FFL. Following its debut at the SHOT show, the compact XD-S is … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: Elite Iron CQC 1 Tactical Muzzle Brake

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Ryan Finn

As a resident of Big Sky Country I am constantly running into native companies that are making some very nice firearms products. Recently I came across one of these firms while chatting up a professional varmint hunter who was taking … Continue reading →

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Gun Review; CZ-75 P07 Duty 9mm

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Ryan Finn

A while ago I decided to get out of the .45 game. Why, you ask? The short answer is it was getting too expensive to shoot. The long answer lies in modern ammunition technology, but that’s a different article. One … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: J. Dewey Rods Complete AR Cleaning Kit

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Ryan Finn

I tend to be something of a miser when it comes to cleaning my guns. Break Free, a Bore Snake, cut up t-shirt and some el cheapo cleaning rods have always been good enough for me. My EDC and home … Continue reading →

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