EDC Gear Upgrade

The Smith and Wesson M&P 9c that has become my carry gun comes with 12 round magazines. While this is a big improvement over the 8 round magazines I use in my 1911 I was looking for an increase in backup capacity. The way I figure it is simple, if I end up needing my … Read more

New Ruger 22/45 22lr

This afternoon I met a former coworker in the parking lot of a local gunshop. He was in the market for a shotgun and I happened to have one that rarely saw any use. After we exchanged gun for cash we walked inside. I proceeded to fill out the 4473 form, wait for the background … Read more

New Holster – Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0

I was in need of a replacement for the “temporary” holster that came with my Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm Compact.  After agonizing over the multitudes of kydex holsters on the market today I decided on the Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 hybrid holster.  Today was my first day with this holster so I really … Read more

Bucket ‘O Lead

This morning I spent some more time in the garage melting lead. So far I have a mostly full 5 gallon bucket of ingots ready to be turned into bullets. This is just the beginning of my lead melting project.

The Gospel According to John (Moses Browning)

The Gospel According to John (Moses Browning) In the beginning was the 1911, and the 1911 was the pistol, and it was good. And behold the Lord said, “Thou shalt not muck about with my disciple John’s design, for it is good and it worketh. For John made the 1911, and lo all of his … Read more