The GLOCK 19X is the civilian version of the pistol GLOCK submitted to the recent military challenge to become the US Army’s chosen sidearm. It is, in a word, a combo-pistol. It combines the full-size frame (G17) and the compact slide (G19) into a single pistol which comes with two 17 round magazines. The pistol includes […]

I’ve bided my time and patiently waded through the myriad posts about the new Gen5 GLOCK. Some have said it’s no big deal, others have derided GLOCK with, “I thought it was perfection??” Let me provide the bottom line to the new generation. If we go back to the Gen3 release, everyone saw it as […]

I had a relationship with BHSpring Solutions from my work on my Browning Hi Power. If you have a Hi Power, I can tell you there is no better expert available than these folks. Based in New Palestine, IN, they have springs, parts, tools (oh my, the tools!) and even custom 1911 grips. I’ve been […]

I had the privilege of taking 1,000 rounds of 9mm NATO down to GLOCK US headquarters in Smyrna, GA last week to take the GLOCK Instructor’s Workshop. While it’s geared to Law Enforcement and Military instructors, I was given a pass based on my prior military service and current firearm instruction roles. Here are seven things I learned […]

Because I’m biased, of course! But why am I biased? Several reasons come to mind. Let’s review them and see if you come to the same conclusion. {Full disclosure, I am a Certified Advanced GLOCK Armorer and a Certified Classic Series SIG SAUER Armorer. I am not discussing the most accurate side arms, or the […]

Last month I shared my first looks at the new SIG Sauer P320. By way of review, it’s a fine pistol created with Swiss precision, German engineering, and good ol’ American innovation and ingenuity. It’s a modular handgun where the slide rides on all-metal rails in a solid stainless steel frame. The serialized unit lets […]

I’ve shot dozens of different handguns. I’m trained to care for several different manufacturer’s firearms. I talk to anyone and everyone about guns. That said, I can say the following with no concern for contradiction. The GLOCK pistol has fewer parts than other brands. The parts in today’s GLOCKS fit in model generations which are 30 […]

I never cease to be amazed at my lack of dexterity and training when I encounter a dynamic critical defense situation. Even after training over and over, I still do not perform quite up to my expectations. I guess I’m really not Jack Bauer. One of the handgun features which I avoid for both regular […]

It’s no secret the human body goes wild when it’s flooded with adrenaline. I act like a cool cucumber with the light’s on, and practice all the time, but when startled I lose a great deal of dexterity and memory. GLOCK pistols are as simple as they come. The manual of arms is quick to […]

I have become convinced that any round from 9mm and up is worthwhile. I love the powerful heaviness of the 45ACP, and the 9mm PARA is a dream to shoot in nearly any size firearm. I don’t have much use for the .40 myself. I find the recoil a bit to snappy for routine range […]