If you carry regularly for your job or as a licensed citizen there are several things to consider when you practice at the range. It is far too easy to get caught up in the trap of just blazing away. When you go to the range think about shooting that makes sense. You need to practice with purpose. Just hosing rounds down range won’t make you better. You need perfect practice. Practice with the rig you will wear. A level 3 holster...
Effective Range
What is your effective range? You should have a general idea of every gun’s effective range that you use. Then you should have an idea of your effective range. Can you place solid hits on game from 200 yards? Can you shoot comfortably past 25 yards with your handgun? Every gun has limitations, and most shooters have more limitations than the guns they use. For instance, you only practice 15 yard shots with your Glock, but some larger...
Pitfalls in Stainless Steel.
I was talking with a friend today who happened to have several very nice guns which were stainless. Just as a reminder to everyone, stainless can still rust. It is more resistant to the elements, but it is possible. Go ahead and wipe your stainless guns down when you are finished with them. This will protect your investment from dreaded rust. One other pitfall to remember. If you are having a 1911 built by your favorite smith, make sure...
Maintenance Reminder
Just a reminder that you need to keep your guns wiped down. It doesn’t take a much to make a wipe down rag. All you need is a zip lock bag from your wife, a very soft cloth or t-shirt, and some of your favorite gun oil. We use Break-Free CLP because it is readily accessible in our shop, but any oil will do. Put some on the cloth and make sure it covers the cloth evenly. Then put it in the zip-lock bag until you need it again. If you...
Economic Crisis?
Spend more of what you don’t have so you can have more of what you don’t need. I want to remind everyone that the answer to the economic crisis is not to spend more. It is not to spend less. As one man said, “it is not to live in fear.” The answer is to live smart. Let this be a wake up call to us all that we must be fiscally responsible. We are seeing things slow down in some areas, but in gun repair we have not...