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Lasers...on a Carry Gun?
on Feb 08, 2013
In the past, if you d asked me about lasers on guns, I would have dismissed them almost immediately. I knew they had uses in military applications, especially when used in infrared mode. But for a civilian or law enforcement carry gun, I considered them non-essential gear. Read More »
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I Can't See My Sights!
on Nov 16, 2012
One of the most common complaints people have about their guns, particularly as they get into their 40s and beyond, is that they can t pick up their sights as well as they used to. This is usually the opening salvo that ends with the plea, Can I buy something to fix this problem? Read More »
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Future of Defensive Pistol Sights, Part 2
on Aug 02, 2012
I stated the premise of this two-part article in Part I: I think that the future of sighting systems for handguns (both medium-frame carry and duty pistols) are small, lightweight red dot sights (RDS). Now I put that premise to the test. Read More »
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Future of Defensive Pistol Sights, Part 1
on Mar 21, 2012
I think the future of sighting systems for handguns are small, lightweight red dot sights. I don t believe iron-sighted pistols will ever go away, but the benefits of a dot sight are obvious, and now technology has gotten to the point that they will hold up on a carry pistol. Read More »
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PDN's Best of the Best - Most Popular Videos and Articles of 2011
on Jan 06, 2012
As Managing Editor of PDN, I am always interested in which articles and videos are the most popular. Nothing gets approved for publication at PDN unless I think it is worth sharing. I was pleased to see that in 2011, our members and visitors also picked some of what I thought were the best of our outstanding contributions. Read More »
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Light Up The NIght
on Jul 27, 2011
A primer on low-light shooting with a handgun: light selection, pros and cons of weapon-mounted lights, handheld lighting techniques, and the viability of night sights in low-light environments. 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 »
