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. Read More

Easy Rider: Handgun Carry While Riding a Motorcycle

October 25, 2017 By Rob Pincus & 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. Read More

Concealed Carry Guns – Best Handgun

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

The G42 is getting a lot of love, but I fear it is distracting 9mm carriers away from the best caliber they could choose. Photo: GlockOver the past couple of months, the internet has been flooded with chatter about two new guns in particular: the… Read More

Dealing With the Double-Action Trigger

February 25, 2017 By Rob Pincus & 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… Read More

Setting Your Sights for Success

January 30, 2017 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Handguns.

Properly zeroed sights allow defensive shooter to maximize his potential on the range during training and practice. More importantly, they allow him to be more efficient in the plausible defensive fight, when a higher level of precision must be achieved. Photo: authorAs a defensive instructor… Read More

Pistol Reloads, Blue Guns, and Brain Function

November 7, 2016 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Handguns.

Beretta M9 and its blue pretender showed that even an obvious weight difference would not reliably prevent stress-induced confusion. Photo: authorEditor’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… Read More

Why Can’t I Lock the Slide Back?

April 7, 2016 By Rob Pincus & 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. Read More

Glock Model 42 in Perspective

May 19, 2014 By Rob Pincus & filed under All Articles, Handguns, Self Defense Firearms.

Glock Model 42 is a great choice when paired with modern defensive ammunition. Photo: author 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… Read More

Advantages of Striker-Fired Pistols

February 12, 2014 By Rob Pincus & 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… Read More

Reloading a Revolver

September 24, 2013 By Rob Pincus & 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… Read More