I pocket carry my Ruger LCP all the time.  So I’m always looking at pocket holsters to see if there might be something better than what I use right now.  In general, I find 99% of pocket holsters to be some variation of a sleeve to stick your pistol in.  Regardless of the holster’s material and cost, the general design is the same.  Some “stick” in the pocket better than others, some print less, some are more durable, but ultimately they don’t bring much that’s new to the table from a design standpoint.  That’s why I was really intrigued when I saw the Recluse pocket holster at my local gun show.  I talked with the Recluse designer, Tod Cole and he graciously offered a Recluse Solo leather pocket holster for me to carry for a few weeks.

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Source: OneInchGroup

Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Whether it’s to improve your shooting form or just to save money on ammo, these easy-to-install .22 rimfire conversion kits from Kimber will let you get even more enjoyment from your 1911 pistol.

Fits almost any brand of mil-spec. 1911 with single-stack magazines and non-ramped barrels. Installation is as simple as field stripping. Changing from centerfire to rimfire can be completed in less than a minute. Includes one .22 caliber magazine. No modifications are necessary and you will not have to change mainsprings. Also available is an extra .22 caliber magazine.

Blowback-operated sub-caliber conversion unit lets you shoot less expensive.22 LR ammunition in any mil-spec 1911 Government model, so you can afford to practice more. Preserves pistol’s weight, balance, and overall feel to help you develop specific skills and “muscle memory” to shoot better with full-power ammo.

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Source: AmmoLand

I was just forwarded this from a friend.  Wow, what a great article on the subject.  One of the best I’ve read actually.  The results may surprise you.  Worth a read…

I’ve been interested in firearm stopping power for a very long time. I remember reading Handguns magazine back in the late 1980s when Evan Marshall was writing articles about his stopping power studies. When Marshall’s first book came out in 1992, I ordered it immediately, despite the fact that I was a college student and really couldn’t afford its $39 price tag. Over the years I bought all of the rest of Marshall’s books as well as anything else I could find on the subject. I even have a first edition of Gunshot Injuries by Louis Lagarde published in 1915.

Are any of these better than another?Every source I read has different recommendations. Some say Marshall’s data is genius. Some say it is statistically impossible. Some like big heavy bullets. Some like lighter, faster bullets. There isn’t any consensus. The more I read, the more confused I get.

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Source:  Buckeyefirearms via Risks

I’ll be honest and say that I’m not exactly fond of most cops.  This is simply based on some of my experiences with them or what I have seen.  Don’t like cops on these power-trips looking to simply ruin someone’s day.  I’m not speaking for all though and there is an obvious need for them.  However, it is disturbing video footage like this that simply give them a bad reputation.  The driver obviously was not up to no good.  However, the cop is the one that was way out of line, considering just how calm and collective the driver remained during this whole ordeal.  Your thoughts?

Source: Guns.com

I personally wouldn’t carry a gun  of these calibers.  However, as this article states, any gun is better than nothing.

When you mention the .25 ACP to someone and after the laughter dies down you will be told that you are better off buying a .22 Long Rifle for personal defense. I decided to see how true that fact really is.

Let me be clear on this one, I am not saying that the .25 ACP is an ideal defense round when compared to other more practical calibers, but any gun is better than nothing, and overwhelmingly all one has to do is present a pistol and the instinct for self preservation of not being shot dead on the spot kicks in and the bad guy quits there and then. Still the .25 has been used successfully in the past for personal defense (hence the reason it is still being offered despite so many other guns out there). Again though, I am not here to plant the flag of the .25 ACP in the hearts and minds of the unwashed masses, just to dispute the claim that the .22 Long Rifle is better.

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Source: Guns.com

If there is only one pistol I would recommend from Taurus, it’s their low-cost 1911.   This feature-packed pistol is excellent on many levels and is priced well.  You simply can’t beat it and you can find my thorough review of this awesome pistol here.  Now, Taurus has introduced these pistols chambered for 9mm ammo.  Their brand new stainless steel model has been released and a very short first look at it can be found at handgunsmag.com below.  What does have me a bit puzzled is the higher price tag when compared to some of their low-cost .45 models.  Perhaps it’s all that shiny stainless steel finish. Another important thing to note is capacity.  Unlike guns from Para for example, their 9mm offering only has a 9+1 capacity compared to the 8+1 capacity of their mighty .45 caliber options.  Personally, it does not make sense to buy a 1911 style pistol in this caliber.  The 1911 is meant to be a .45.

Taurus is coming on like gangbusters in the 21^st century firearms field, aggressively creating new guns for the U.S. market, and new for this centennial year of the 1911 is the Model 1911SS-9—the company’s 11th version of this iconic design. It’s a lot of gun for the money.

The forged steel frame and slide is clothed in subdued stainless steel with wide and deep fore and aft slide serrations. The slide is crowned with low profile, black Novak, white three-dot fixed sights that can be removed and replaced or drifted for windage.

The ejection port is enlarged, flared and lowered. The pistol’s two-lug stainless barrel features a polished, fully supported ramp and is slightly belled at the muzzle for a snug bushing fit. It has hammered-forged rifling with a 1:16-inch twist and 6 grooves. It has a Series 80 firing pin safety and an enlarged internal extractor increases reliability. Firing pin and extractor can be removed in the traditional manner.

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Source: Handgunsmag via Topix

Time for another ConcealThis Poll.  I have personally thought a few times about reloading my own ammunition.  However, after extensive research, I found it simply was not worth it for many reasons.  Not only must you have the right setup/environment, but you must factor in the cost of all components (excluding the one-time purchase of reloading hardware) when deciding to do so.  In addition, you must have a lot of time on your hands in order to pump out plenty of rounds for those frequent range visits.  After much research, I found that the cost of the ammo components were so close to the price of most factory ammo I buy, that I could not justify the time that must be dedicated to jump into this so-called hobby.  If you are a smart shopper, you can find your practice ammo quite cheap online, and that’s not the cheap/crappy stuff either.  You can find quality ammo that I recommend at discounted prices if you are determined enough. Comparing the two options, I found the difference in price was minimal and simply did not make sense to venture into this time-consuming task.

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OROVILLE, Calif. – July 12, 2011 – RCBS® announces the launch of an upgraded website. The redesigned www.RCBS.com is a complete resource for reloaders of all skill levels and is now live.

Helpful for All Reloaders
The revamped www.RCBS.com is filled with useful information for reloaders of varying skill levels. Users can view reloading guides, search through frequently asked questions, and more. A video series from RCBS experts is also available. More than 10 helpful clips are queued-up online, at www.RCBS.com/guide/#videos.

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Source: GunUp