Category Archives: Firearms

Ruger SR9c vs SR40c

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

I’m almost ready to buy my first semiautomatic pistol. I’ve shot a few guns, read hundreds of articles and blog posts, visited dozens of gun forums, and checked out the manufacturers’ web sites. I have narrowed down my choices to … Continue reading →

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S&W Airweight revolver vs Glock 23 vs Springfield XDm .40 4.5″

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I recently wrote about how the Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight .38 Special revolver (pictured below) compares to the Springfield XDm .40 caliber 4.5″ semiautomatic pistol. You can see that post here. Today, I shot the same S&W 642 snub … Continue reading →

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S&W Airweight revolver vs Springfield XDM .40 4.5″ semiautomatic pistol

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

I’m new to handguns, so consider that when you read this amateur review. First of all, I know it’s kind of weird to compare a small frame revolver to a full size semiautomatic pistol, but they are what I shot … Continue reading →

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How to Buy Your First Handgun in North Carolina

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

I recently became interested in owning a handgun, but knowing nothing about them I had a lot to learn and figure out. A friend at work is a gun hobbyist and was a wealth of knowledge. I also found great … Continue reading →

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Princess Gail Packs a Gun!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

Christmas came early at our house. Gail and I exchanged presents back in November, and I’m glad we did, because we got to enjoy them a little before she broke her hip. I told Gail in September that I would … Continue reading →

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