One of the biggest complaints about smaller handguns is that they often lack good, usable sights. Often advertised as “pocket guns”, tall, high-visibility sights work against their concealability and hinder their draw from a pocket. Accordingly, their sights tend to sit low on top of the handgun and be well-sloped to avoid snagging, often amounting […]
A recent thread on Reddit, of all places, spurred me to write something on the topic of what I call the “run-to-the-store” pistol. Here’s how this tends to work: people online discuss their vast arsenals, the benefits of a Sig P226 versus a Glock 17 versus an HK (actually, on Reddit, it’s almost invariably a […]
The first handgun I ever consistently carried was an S&W Model 19 with a 2-1/2 inch barrel. I truly wish I still had that gun, but unfortunately it’s long gone from my collection. I may have to look for another one someday… but for now the only revolver I own is a Ruger LCR chambered […]
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