Tag Archives: 1911

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.

Posted in Guns, Personal Defense, Semi-Auto, Video | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Frank Hamer’s Sweetwater Fight: Lessons Learned

Posted on 20 November 2017

Frank Hamer was not afraid to wade into trouble, but occasionally learned a hard lesson doing so. Such was the case at Sweetwater, TX. Texas Ranger Frank Hamer is best known for helping to end the careers of Clyde Barrow … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, History, Peace Officers, Personal Defense | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Guns, Peace Officers, Personal Defense, Revolvers, Semi-Auto | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Ammunition, Guns, Personal Defense, Revolvers, Semi-Auto | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments