Using Self-Defense Weapons
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1:54Dangers of an Oversized Magazine Well
An oversized magazine well is an aftermarket accessory that Rob Pincus thinks does not belong on a defensive pistol in most cases. The reason it can potentially be dangerous is that, if you have a magazine that does not extend significantly outside of, and in many cases even beyond at all, the oversized well, it…
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5:02Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter
Rob is on the range with a .308 Revolution pistol from POF-USA equipped with a Law Tactical Folding Stock Adapter. Here, this accessory has been turned into a folding brace adapter because on this pistol, which is not a short-barreled rifle, it’s a brace, not a stock. The good news is that the Law Tactical…
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4:41Best Pistol Sights for Old Eyes
What are the best pistol sights for old eyes? Rob Pincus stresses that you need to have good sights you can use reliably in a defensive situation. That means those sights need to be able to help you put the bullet where you need it to go very efficiently in the context of defensive firearms…
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4:02Gel Test: Pistol-Length AR Barrel
Many people worry that their 5.56mm or .223 AR pistol or short-barreled rifle doesn’t have enough terminal performance to stop a threat. Rob Pincus offers some insights into this concern and backs it up with gel testing. BACKGROUND One reason shooters thinking about home defense, or law-enforcement or private security professionals equipped with SBRs have…
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4:05Alpha Foxtrot Glock Frame
Rob Pincus explains the features of the Alpha Foxtrot AF-C Glock 19 Gen 3 compatible aluminum frame. It’s a 7075 T6 forged aluminum frame and is made in the USA. This frame replacement will upgrade your Glock shooting experience with lots of extra features. ERGONOMICS Rob likes the ergonomics of the Alpha Foxtrot AF-C. It…
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3:27Blacked-out Rear Sights
Why does Rob Pincus prefer a blacked-out rear sight on a defensive pistol? And what combination of front and rear sights does he believe is the best? Front Sight Focus The most important thing you need to focus on if you reach a level of precision where you need sighted fire is the front sight.…
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2:43Shooting Stance Doesn’t Matter
When it comes to defensive shooting, your shooting stance doesn’t matter. It’s important to understand why that is true. But it also does matter that you do not make your shooting stance matter when you are training and practicing. Confused yet? Let Rob Pincus explain. Defensive Shooting Stances At the moment you need to defend…
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6:06Proper Defensive Handgun Fit
What is the key to proper handgun fit? And what factors are often promoted as being key but are actually less important? Rob Pincus demonstrates. Especially when it comes to using self-defense weapons, it’s very important that the firearm fits your hand not just comfortably on the range but also that you can get a…
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3:13Worlds Collide: Would You Take the Shot?
“Would you take the shot?” is a question often discussed in defensive shooting circles. In competitive shooting circles, this question doesn’t exist, because competition is about taking every shot. Not taking a shot results in a penalty. In defensive shooting, the “penalty” for taking a shot may be injuring or killing an innocent person. This…
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