The Glock 19 is quite possibly the most popular carry gun in the United States. The Glock 17’s compact sibling shaves just enough off the grip and slide to make it easy to carry, while still packing most of the shootability of it’s big brother. On the heels of Franklin Armory’s full sized G-S173 and … Read more
If you carry a Glock 17 or 19, and who doesn’t these days, then you might be interested in the new Solis drop from Safariland. Safariland first introduced the Solis last year for subcompact pistols with lights and optics and now they’re giving the same treatment to the Glock 17 and 19. The Solis is … Read more
You can never really have enough spare magazines, but sometimes the cost of mags can limit you. While OEM mags are always a great way to go, they also generally tend to be more expensive. Fortunately, there are a lot of aftermarket options available these days, particularly for popular pistols like the Glock 19. Strike … Read more
The Glock Gen 3 patents have expired, and as a result we’ve seen plenty of what people are calling “clones” out there. Personally I don’t see them as clones, rather companies taking advantage of the leg work being already done. It’s like being gifted a house that is stick-built only. You can now spend your … Read more
If you want a GLOCK 9mm, but don’t want one that’s too small (like the G26 or G43) nor too big (like the G34) then the GLOCK 17 vs GLOCK 19 are your choices. And yes, lots of people — both new shooters and experienced gun owners — wonder which pistol they should buy, which leads … Read more
GLOCK 19 upgrades are practically an industry of their own. It’s one of the most popular self-defense tools in the world and they’ve become a big part (and some of the fun) of owning the gun for some owners. It’s like having a muscle car back in the day; you can modify them and upgrade … Read more
In recent weeks, Americans voted with their wallets — again — and have stripped gun retailers’ shelves bare of most guns and ammo. Between the Chinese flu and widespread civil unrest, these buyers included over two million first-time firearm owners. Increasingly, Americans are realizing that they can’t count on the beleaguered police or soft-on-crime politicians … Read more
[This post is part of our series, What I’m Carrying Now. If you’d like to submit a photo and description of the gun, holster and gear you’re carrying in the new world in which we live, send it to us at [email protected] with WICN in the subject field.] Scott D. writes . . . I carry what can be called … Read more
The Crimson Pirate writes . . . This the normal stuff I carry every day. It has not changed. On the belt, from left to right 511 Trainer Belt Glove Pouch with a couple pairs of gloves and a CPR barrier Gun: Springfield XDS for less permissive environments carried in an Alien Gear Shape Shift … Read more
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