Only Interesting Guns, Part One
Townsend Whelen is often quoted as saying, “Only accurate rifles are interesting.” With all due respect, I’d offer that only interesting guns are interesting. Predecessors/Ancestors When I hired on in 1990, I was issued a stainless-steel Model 66 .357 Magnum along with a Blocker duty holster. After I qualified with my personally owned 1911, I turned that gun back in. Six years later, I was issued another -66 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s instructor [...]
Up Close & Too Personal
Retention Position Work Why Despite what some on the errornet opine, we do get into confrontations at very close distances, under 3-5 yards, and even arm’s length. Many of those end up going to the ground as well. Again, in spite of what some commentators have to say. A disproportionate [...]
Two Days at SHOT Show 2026
While a few attendees might still be stuck in Las Vegas because of Winter Storm Fern, SHOT Show 2026 is done and in the books. Last week’s article HERE looked at things that caught my eye during the Law Enforcement / Military range day. This event was hosted by the [...]
Good Gun, Good Ammo – S&W’s 632 UC Ti
We are about a year and a half into the S&W UC revolvers that Lipsey’s brought to market after significant collaboration with competent end users. My original article on the gun can be found HERE. So, how is the line progressing? Choices Looking at the 632 Ultra Carry, I initially [...]
You’re Right, Tapping Is Dumb
Smash it instead. Last year, I heard Kelly McCann on a podcast. He said that something that has stuck with me – "We are prisoners of our experiences, but, at least, we have them." This magazine is just slightly out of place (we staged it). When drawn and [...]
Olight’s Rechargeable O-Sight
Normally, the focus of gear-related articles here is whether they are geared for duty use. I try to look at gear in that light – especially thinking back to when I started in the profession. However, back then, we were not inundated with the amount of technology and advertising you [...]
Second Impressions – Two Months with Staccato’s HD P4.5
So, I am two plus months into my time with Staccato's HD P4.5. You can see my initial thoughts and first range trip with it HERE. Since then, I have taught with the P4.5 and also shot a match with it. Bottom Line Up Front – My early thought that [...]
Grips That Fit From Hamre Forge
Spotting a revolver in a law enforcement duty holster these days is extremely unlikely. You might find one being used by the “shield bearer” on a SWAT entry team if you look hard enough. Uncommon as they may be in overt uniform roles, revolvers still serve in important capacities for [...]
Revolvers For Modern Cops
Some people say there is a “Revolver Renaissance” going on in the shooting world. At the very least, it may be a “Revolver Revival,” with a variety of new guns, ammo, holsters, and support gear. Though the day of full-size service six-guns has passed for the police, small revolvers are [...]
A Smaller Icon — Springfield’s Prodigy Compact
Springfield's Prodigy line of double-stack 1911 pistols has been around for two years; they are producing variants. My previous reviews of the Prodigy are here Part 1 and Part 2. The variations we now see include ported models and those coming from the factory in different finishes — olive drab [...]
ShotDot — Technology That Works For The Shooter
Some commonly used technology has limitations. Despite the best efforts, existing tools may not “hear” or “see” gunshots. The hostage negotiator community has documented instances of their equipment not “hearing” a gunshot. Body-worn Cameras may not be physically oriented to catch the shot's firing. What if the “witness” to an [...]