Daily Archives: March 5, 2009

It’s called double action for a reason

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March 5, 2009

I concur! Shooting double action offers several benefits. First and foremost, if one carries a revolver, chances are it will be used in double action if it is ever needed. The ability to get consistent hits with the long heavy trigger pull is important. Secondly, if a shooter can learn to shoot accurately with...
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Tactical Coffee?

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March 5, 2009

Really? Tactical Coffee? And I have to say, that the bag the beans come in doesn’t have nearly enough rails on it to be tactical. And a tip of the chapeau to the fellows at The Conspiracy.
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Less is more

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March 5, 2009

Sometimes, the simple things in life are the best things. The nice thing about a gun that’s been used before it came to my hands is just that – I don’t feel a need to baby it along, I just maintain it, lube it, and shoot it. I don’t need to worry about wearing...
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CNN pushing for a lead ammo ban

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March 5, 2009

In a recent article on CNN.com, the most busted name in news is looking in to the issue of bans, both prospective and actual, on the use of lead ammo. It’s nice to know that when you need up to date, CNN will bring you news that you read about on blogs back in...
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Shooting Science: The Stance

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March 5, 2009
Shooting Science: The Stance

In action shooting sports, the most fundamental aspect of shooting is not the gun, the grip, or reloading – the first aspect of high-speed competitive shooting is the stance. The vast majority of modern practical shooters all use the “modified isosceles stance”, which is best illustrated with the below images: In image 1, professional...
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Trijicon announces new ACOGs

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March 5, 2009

From the Trijicon Press Release: Trijicon, Inc.®, the world leader in Brilliant Aiming Solutions™ for hunting, law enforcement and military applications, has developed new optical variations to its renowned Trijicon ACOG® models – compact telescopic sights with dual-illuminated reticle patterns for use in low light or at night. Additionally, Trijicon has announced a brand...
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