Category Archives: Semi-Auto

The Nighthawk Border Special 1911: Richard Mann’s Review

Posted on 26 December 2017

My longtime friend, hunter, and fellow gunwriter Richard Mann was good enough to shoot a review of the Border Special 1911.45 ACP I designed for Nighthawk Custom.

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Four Over Used Phrases in the Gun World

Posted on 9 October 2017

All right, let’s have a little fun. We have all heard phrases that are used in personal defense that have been used too long and too often. Some were funny the first few times we heard them and others just … Continue reading →

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Should You Carry a Backup Gun?

Posted on 2 October 2017

Several people that I know regularly carry two defensive handguns, a primary defensive arm and a backup gun. Does that sound kind of paranoid? Well, maybe it is and maybe it isn’t. Let’s look at some of the reasons for … Continue reading →

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How Much Ammo Do You Really Need for Concealed Carry?

Posted on 13 September 2017

Once you have realized that you can’t predict when a criminal attack will occur and have begun to pack your concealed carry handgun all the time, it is important to address the issue of carrying extra ammunition. It is generally … Continue reading →

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