Handguns Archives by The Personal Defense Network

Kimber EVO Pistol… it works!

March 26, 2019 By Rob Pincus & filed under Blog, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

I haven't done very many "1000 Round Reviews" in my life. I honestly can't remember any other attempt to do one that went so flawlessly. That is really saying something. I am very impressed Kimber EVO. The example I have is a great gun. I'd carry it for defensive use. I wouldn't be afraid to trust it to protect myself or anyone I care about it in a defensive situation. That's something I never thought I'd be able to say about a stock Kimber.

Easy Rider: Handgun Carry While Riding a Motorcycle

October 25, 2017 By Deryck Poole & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

The type of motorcycle you ride influences which type of carry method you employ. Motorcycle riding continues to increase in popularity. For some it’s because of increased gas prices. For others it’s a sense of freedom, a way to temporarily unplug from the world. And for others it’s something they grew up doing and it’s…

Concealed Carry Guns – Best Handgun

May 6, 2017 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

Over the past couple of months, the internet has been flooded with chatter about two new guns in particular: the Remington R51 and the Glock 42. The first was celebrated at its release but has met with terrible reviews of the production models in the hands of its intended audience. The second was originally met…

Dealing With the Double-Action Trigger

February 25, 2017 By Grant Cunningham & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

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? The trigger that requires deliberate action to fire also requires more attention…

Setting Your Sights for Success

January 30, 2017 By Michael John Lowe & filed under All Articles, Handguns.

As a defensive instructor and shooter, I convey the concept that “the target dictates the need for precision.” This is based on the size of the target or the relationship of distance between the intended target and that of the shooter. PROPERLY ZEROED SIGHTS When a higher level of precision must be achieved, the shooter…

Pistol Reloads, Blue Guns, and Brain Function

November 7, 2016 By Andy Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Handguns.

Editor’s Note: Repeated student errors in defensive handgun classes sent the author on a mission to understand why these mistakes were happening, and what we can learn from them about reloading pistols. Not long ago, I saw a post in an online firearms forum (Best advice, all too often: “Never read the comments!”) and followed…

Why Can’t I Lock the Slide Back?

April 7, 2016 By Evan Carson & filed under All Articles, Handguns.

Many people think they are not strong enough to lock the slide back. Many others tell people who struggle with locking the slide back that it is a strength issue.

Glock Model 42 in Perspective

May 19, 2014 By Andy Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

Like the majority of those reading this, I did not have the opportunity to attend the SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) Show this year. And although not among the throngs of vendors, industry insiders, media types and hangers-on who descended on the Las Vegas Strip like some sort of Old Testament plague, I was…

Advantages of Striker-Fired Pistols

February 12, 2014 By Jarrod Needs & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

The difference in where the weight begins on the double action only (left) and the striker-fire action pistol(right). The trigger must also be moved to this position in order to fire another round. Photos: author Being a defensive firearms training instructor who sees many students at their first formal training means I see many students…

Reloading a Revolver

September 24, 2013 By Andy Loeffler & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

Although I still teach a lot of classes at Black Wing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio, my role has evolved to include planning and administration of our training programs, as well as executing those plans. Consequently, I have become more interested in things such as instructor development and the standardization of procedures and techniques. Among…