M&P for Lefties
I just got an email from a friend who is new to shooting handguns. He had asked my advice for his first purchase, and I of course told him to get a Glock. Only problem is I forgot he is left-handed. He looked it over at the store, but ultimately decided on the Smith and Wesson M&P because of the ambidextrous controls. He has been very satisfied with the pistol so far because it fits him which brings us to a great point. Don’t conform yourself to any particular gun. The gun needs fit you. If you are buying from Smith, Glock or...
read moreRevolver Trigger Job Pricing
We haven’t updated the price list to include this area of work yet, but will asap. If you are interested in getting a J-Frame trigger job or equivalent on your Taurus or Charter Arms, it is $100. This includes the tuning of springs, polishing the plungers, polishing the trigger itself to a high polish, and cleaning the inside of the gun. This also includes a test fire of 38 special. Other calibers will be charged cost of ammo. If you are interested in getting your gun ready for CCW or simply more comfortable to shoot, email us if you...
read moreTaurus Vs. Charter Arms
I spent all day Friday working on revolver trigger jobs. I mentioned the S&W J-Frame last week. On Friday the day was spent working on a Taurus Hammerless and a Charter Arms UC Lite. While I have been familiar with Taurus for a long time, I have never owned a Charter, and this was my first time to do a trigger job for one. While they are comparable in price (cheaper than a S&W), the similarities end there. The Charter came to me with very rough factory pull. It needed a lot of work on the inside, and parts are not readily...
read moreJ-Frame Trigger Job
I have been working on a S&W J-Frame for a customer recently and thought I might share some of the insights that you need to consider with trigger work on a J-Frame. These guns are great for pockets, purses and backup carry situations. The one gripe that we here is that the double action is hard to use, especially for women. There are several things that can be done that will make the J-Frame more pleasant to shoot. First, you can lighten the double action (DA) pull. The DA pull can be reduced to a certain extent, and it can...
read moreWoolrich Waterproof Breathable Parka
It has been a very wet week, and it got me thinking about the new Woolrich Breathable Parka. You by now know how much we think of the Woolrich Elite Series of clothing. They are well constructed, a great value, and are highly functional. Recently we tested their parka. I took this parka to Ukraine with me two weeks ago because our host told us we would probably need a good raincoat. Not only did it serve to keep me dry, but it was a great outer layer when the weather turned cold. The coat has all the tactical pockets you expect from...
read moreDo You Need A Recoil Pad
I recently had a customer bring in a Remington Model 58 to get it cleaned in preparation for a pheasant hunt in South Dakota. The gun was his father’s so it carrys some sentimental value, but one thing it needed was a recoil pad. He needed a pad for several reasons; 1. the length of pull 2. the gun kicks like a mule. Length of pull is something that does more than just make the gun comfortable, it allows the shotgunner to mount the gun quickly without adjustment. When you raise the gun you shouldn’t have to adjust your sight...
read moreReturn from Abroad
I just got back from Ukraine where I was on a mission/humanitarian trip. This explains my absence from writing up to date information. We had a great time, but as you can imagine, the Russian keyboard is not friendly to those of us who have never seen it before! One of the interesting things I got to do was go to a sporting goods store that was a short walk from our hotel. It was a chain store that I had seen in other parts of the city. It was decorated very nicely with tons of trophies on the wall. They sold all things sporting goods. ...
read moreHow to Choose the Best Glock
What is the best Glock? To answer that question requires a followup question; how are you going to use your Glock? I will answer this question in several applications, and then I will give the overall answer. Law Enforcement The most widely used Glock in Law Enforcement communities is the Glock 22. This full sized 40 S&W is a great gun that bridges the gap between the high capacity 9mm’s and the old single stack 45’s. The 22 allows you to have a high capacity gun that still puts out some serious energy. The only downside...
read more"Licensed to Kill" Review
I just finished a very interesting read on the Private Security Companies that are operating in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries around the world. Licensed to Kill takes a very objective look at companies like Blackwater who provide security to diplomats and companies operating in dangerous theaters. I think after reading this book you will see the reality of a contractor’s life, the desire to serve their country and the unbelievable amounts of money that are at stake. I appreciate Pelton’s objectivity in the book. If you...
read more1911 Disconnector
The 1911 disconnector serves a very important role in the firing cycle of your 1911 trigger system, namely not allowing the gun to go full auto. You will often see posts that will recommend modifying the disconnector in a trigger job. While there are certain things that an experienced gunsmith may do the disconnector, if you are home-hobby guy stay away. Let me give you an example. Several years ago I took in a 1911 from a bullseye shooter who wanted to slim down his collection. This Colt 1911 NM was unbelievable. What he didn’t...
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