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Old-Dog Tricks: Reloading a Revolver
on Dec 16, 2011
If you carry a revolver for personal defense, you need to know some of the lessons we learned in law enforcement over the years, especially about reloading. Read More »
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Instructor Profile Series: Grant Cunningham
on Apr 13, 2011
Grant Cunningham on training, teachers, students, influences and what is next for the industry. Read More »
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Maximizing the Combat Grip
on Sep 14, 2010
Understanding, developing and refining an effective and consistent combat grip on the pistol are essential to repeatedly engage a designated target with both fundamental and combative marksmanship. While a less than optimal grip will allow us to hit a target once, follow-up shots are unlikely to hit where we want without a consistent combat grip. Read More »
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The Revolver Malfunction Drill
on Aug 18, 2010
Revolver shooters tend to be a pretty smug lot when it comes to dealing with malfunctions. The usual prescription is "Pull the trigger again!" But that doesn't solve all problems, and most people don't know that there is a malfunction drill for revolvers, one that addresses all the likely failures. Read More »
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Care and Maintenance of Lightweight Revolvers
on May 26, 2010
Today s lightweight revolvers are a joy to carry. Small and bereft of mass, they ride easily in a pocket and even more easily in a belt holster. Grant Cunningham shows you how to properly care for and maintain lightweight revolvers. Read More »
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Improving Your Snub's Sights
on Mar 24, 2010
Hard-to-see sights on a snub-nose revolver are a common complaint. One of the main reasons people don t use the sights is because they can t see them. The sighting system has two components, front sight and rear sight. Both can be improved on, in many cases with just a few minutes work and very little cost. Read More »
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Choosing a Defensive Handgun
on Mar 23, 2010
Of all the questions I get asked by my students viewers of my television shows and PDN videos, the most popular is always what guns do I carry or think they should carry. Read More »
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Dealing with the Double-Action Trigger
on Feb 25, 2010
The double-action handgun, whether revolver or autoloader, is a great threat management tool. The long, heavy trigger means that accidental discharges under stress are less likely to occur than with a light, short action. What happens, though, when shooting has to be done? Read More »
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The Revolver: Unappreciated Advantages
on Jan 13, 2010
I'm sure you've heard it before: someone asks, "Which is better: revolver or autoloader?" Everyone chimes in that revolvers are more reliable and simpler to operate. Read on to hear both sides. Read More »
