On Oils for Guns

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TTAG reader Dyspeptic Gunsmith posted this in the comments section. I've cut and pasted it here 'cause it's the best damn gun lube guide I've ever read. Wait. That doesn't sound right . ....
SIG SAUER SP2022 9mm Pistol

Gun Review: SIG SAUER SP2022 9mm Pistol

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SIG designed the SP2022 (a.k.a., SIG Pro 2022) as France's replacement for the aging PAMAS handgun (licensed copies of the Beretta 92FS). Le Sig built the SP2022 for a service lifetime of 20 years, hence...

Self-Defense Tip: Know Your Exits and What’s Beyond Them

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqjj8Uv8jNE Dave "No Relation" Sauer reckons there are two kinds of gunfights: proactive and reactive. Chances are you're not going to go out to hunt down some poor bastard and shoot them. So, basically, there's...

Quote of the Day: Postmortem Projection Edition

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"It appears that when the fledgling republic adopted the Second Amendment, an expectation of sensible gun safety regulation was woven into the tapestry of the guarantee." - Judge Edward Prado, Fifth Circuit Court Houston quoted in Gun-Sales...

Fun With “High Capacity” Glock 19 Magazines

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRgWV5Pq5U0

Self-Defense Tip: Think of the Children!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO_4pLbqlAU I don't leave my nine-year-old home alone, ever. Not even when I nip out for a gallon of milk or walk the dogs. Be that as it may, if I did leave my daughter in...

Question of the Day: Red Dot on Your Handgun?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNMGh7sDFtI Rich Grassi recently reviewed the Trijicon RMR for a Tactical Wire email blast. Grok the grumpy: "I tried the Dual Illuminated RMR first. It was a bright, sunny day and the dot reflected that. It...

Shooting Tip: Don’t Automatically Trust the Magazines That Came With Your 1911 Pistol

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Just because something comes with a gun doesn't necessarily mean that it will work perfectly with that gun. Especially with the 1911 platform, ensuring that your magazines actually work is a key step in...

Self-Defense Tip: Fight Back! Or Not.

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http://swfs.bimvid.com/bimvid_player-3_2_7.swf?x-bim-callletters=KMOV If you want to avoid/survive a violent attack, situational awareness may not be enough. Humans simply aren't wired to maintain maximum vigilance every waking moment of their lives, even in war zones. Out and...

Gear Review: Crimson Trace Rail Master Universal Laser Sight

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Crimson Trace makes laser sights that fit just about every firearm. Their Lasergrips are a prime example, designed to fit most of the guns on the market and provide an easy to use laser...

Self-Defense Tip: Fitter, Better, Stronger, Faster

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJfjdriMS1w Our man Pincus has hooked-up with Daniel Defense, purveyors of "lighter, better, stronger." Although there's a whole lot of branding goin' on, RP and DD seem AO-K to me. My main takeaway from this...

1,000 Yard Rifle for $945: Confirmed

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OK, so my original plan didn't work out. The Weatherby was an awesome hunting rifle, but the combination of the rifle and the optic didn't quite work for long range work. What did work...