Category: Pistol

NPE Carry: The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 vs. J-Frame Revolvers

The J-Frame revolver is widely regarded as a go-to deep concealment/NPE/backup gun candidate. For as long as I’ve thought about working in law enforcement, I’ve imagined carrying a J-Frame as a BUG. This was before the Bodyguard 2.0 came along, however. Though my initial review wasn’t glowing, the BG 2.0 has grown on me. I think this pistol is a game-changer, and to steal a term from Dr. Sherman House, it is the real 21-st Century J-Frame. Read on as I compare the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 vs. J-frame revolvers. Continue reading “NPE Carry: The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 vs. J-Frame Revolvers”

If I Could Only Have One Gun: The EDC Handgun

This idea occurred to me when a good friend recently said, “you know, if I could only have one handgun it would probably be ___†.” I immediately thought, I already own mine – the one gun I would have if I could only have one gun. It is the one with the most utility, the one with which I have the most familiarity and skill, and the last one I would ever part with. If I could only have one, it would certainly be my EDC handgun. Continue reading “If I Could Only Have One Gun: The EDC Handgun”

S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Review: A Bit of a Disappointment

The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 is one of the hottest new pistols out there. It represents something entirely new in the world of deep-concealment, hideout, non-permissive environment carry. This pistol didn’t quite live up to the hype for me. Read the article below, or watch video for the full review.  Continue reading “S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Review: A Bit of a Disappointment”

How the New S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Sucks…Sorta

No, the title isn’t clickbait. The new S&W Bodyguard 2.0 has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, it sucks in one really important way. I have a full review of the Bodyguard 2.0 in the works. Due to the PD using the range this week, I wasn’t able to access it and finish up my firing portion, but I wanted to get this out: how the new S&W Bodyguard 2.0 sucks…at least a little. Read on to find out more.
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The Ultimate Wilderness Survival Handgun?

Like everyone else, I love the idea of “one gun to rule them all.” Actually, maybe I like the idea  little more than everyone else. Those of you familiar with the blog know that two of my big interests are handguns and survival. So why not an article about the ultimate wilderness survival handgun?  Continue reading “The Ultimate Wilderness Survival Handgun?”

A Look Back at My Concealed Carry Handguns

I have carried several different firearms over the past two decades. I recently did an accounting of the guns that I have considered my “carry gun.” The list was longer than I anticipated – six pistols and three revolvers. Since I’m sort of on a retrospective kick lately, let’s take a look at my concealed carry handguns, and more importantly, what I learned from them. Continue reading “A Look Back at My Concealed Carry Handguns”

Gun Review: The S&W M&P Shield Plus

This is a review of the new M&P Shield Plus, Smith & Wesson’s ultra-compact, 10+1/13+1 concealed carry pistol. This article is neither hit-piece nor glowing review. Rather it is a 100% honest, unbiased, unfiltered assessment obtained through 460 rounds and two months with this pistol. You’ll probably have to dig pretty deep to find a more detailed review of the new Shield Plus. Continue reading “Gun Review: The S&W M&P Shield Plus”

The Best, Most Overlooked M&P Shield

Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield is an iconic pistol. The subcompact Shield is one of the most popular handguns on the market today. I carried a Shield 2.0 as my primary EDC handgun for a little under a year, and statistically many of you reading this have owned or carried one at some point, too. I am a big fan of the Shield but I think the best of the bunch has been completely ignored. Continue reading “The Best, Most Overlooked M&P Shield”