1911
The 1911 on Trial – Is it a Good Everyday Carry (EDC) Gun?
As far as semi-automatic handguns go, the 1911 is the only one that truly earns the title ‘iconic.’ Like it or not, the gun designed by John Moses Browning continues…
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Rock Island Armory Release: STK100 Striker-Fired Handgun
Rock Island Armory is well-known for its single-action, 1911 handguns. Now they are venturing into the striker-fired market with the release of the STK100. Rock Island Armory (RIA) STK100: I…
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Episode 476: 4 Trigger Types and Choosing the Right One For YOU
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen go back to our roots and break down a simple topic about different handgun trigger types and what’s relevant for gun carriers to know about them. Tune in!
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Episode 463: Optimizing Performance Practically with AJ Zito
Today, Riley Bowman interviews AJ Zito of Practical Performance to discuss methods and means we can enhance and optimize our training and performance in a way that’s practical. AJ is a USPSA Master shooter, as well as a multi-division Master in IDPA. He is an active competitive shooter, firearms instructor, and custom gunsmith specializing in 1911 and 2011 pistols. Plus he’s a great all-around guy, so tune in!
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Episode 432: 5 Things The Gun Industry Has Changed Its Mind About
Matthew and Jacob discuss some of the major changes of opinion the gun industry has experienced in the last few decades. Many shooters today who first learned to shoot 10, 20, and 30 years ago bring with them ideas and techniques that have been broadly dismissed and replaced with a new best practice. We discuss 5 of those in today’s show.
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Episode 395: To Safety or Not To Safety
Riley and Matthew tackle the topic of handgun safeties. Different styles both active and passive and when and how to leverage them appropriately. Based on several submitted questions by listeners this topic is important both for the novice and experienced CCWer!
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Is The Concealed Carry 1911 Still A Viable Option?
I carry a handgun daily for personal defense, as I am sure many of you do, as well. Our reasons for making the decision to carry are as varied as…
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Browning Black Label Medallion Pro: The Packable 1911 380
John Moses Browning famously crafted the handgun we know as the 1911. Did you know he’s also the mastermind of the cartridge most carried by civilians, if we consider carry…
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Springfield Armory EMP 4 Lightweight Champion 1911 Review
I think I’m one of the few people on the ConcealedCarry.com team who carries a 1911 on a semi-regular basis. It’s not a problem and I know the other guys…
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Build Your Own Custom 1911 Grips With AlumaGrips
Every gun owner has a 1911, because … well, because John Moses Browning of course. One of the easiest ways to customize your 1911 is with a quick grip upgrade…
Read MoreSpringfield Armory Releases New TRP Operator 1911 in 10mm
Springfield Armory has been releasing product after product, trying to create as many sales as possible, by reaching out to as many people as possible. This time around, Springfield seems…
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Durable, Customizable and Practical Gun Grips | Alumagrips [Video]
A surefire way to jazz up the look of your gun is to replace those boring wooden or plastic stock grip panels. With many different styles, it’s easy to forget…
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Springfield Armory Announces New Range Officer Elite Models For Summer, 2017
In time for the hottest part of summer, Springfield Armory just announced the release of four new Range Officer 1911 models with higher-end components. Each of the new 1911 pistols…
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.45 ACP: Because Sometimes Old, Fat, And Slow Works Just Fine
.45 ACP: Because sometimes old, fat, and slow get the job done. Period. And the caliber wars rage on and sound a little something like this: 9mm is best because…
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Inland MFG’s 1911A1 and M1 Paratrooper Carbine, With Some History of Each
The Guns of WWII and Operation Overlord Just recently, on June 6th, 2017 the 73rd anniversary of Operation Overlord, otherwise known as the Battles of Normandy and Brittany took place.…
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