When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to turn 21. Not because I was super excited to buy beer (although I did do some of that), but because my parents weren’t too keen on purchasing me a handgun, so I knew I was going to have to do it myself. There was one handgun inContinueContinue reading “On Historical Significance, Influence, and the Venerable .45”
Category Archives: .45 ACP
On the Responsibility of Concealed Carry
I apologize for yet another lapse in my own time line, I hope the quality of this post makes up for making my rabid (?) fans wait. One of the questions most asked of me, after what guns I prefer to use, is why I choose to carry one on a nearly day to dayContinueContinue reading “On the Responsibility of Concealed Carry”
On Opinions, Equipment, and Training
When it comes to shooting, and with many other things, I am not an expert. I know a thing or two, but I am most definitely not an expert. And that’s okay with me. When it comes to shooting, hunting, or any other activity, I still have a lot to learn. It might come asContinueContinue reading “On Opinions, Equipment, and Training”
Overlooked Sports , Part 3(or there about)
This week’s installment of Spencer’s Written Opinion is a continuation of the ongoing series of what I consider the most overlooked sports in America. You can read part 1, Practical Pistol Shooting, here and part 2, Shotgun Sports, here. Let’s play a little game. You purchased (or perhaps built?) a Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR)/Tactical Rifle/Home Defense Rifle,ContinueContinue reading “Overlooked Sports , Part 3(or there about)”
An “Unpopular” Opinion, or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the M9
I have a kinda-sorta confession to make: I actually really like the Beretta M9, as well as it’s civilian counterpart, the 92FS. Some of you doubtlessly don’t understand why that can even be called a confession and let me explain a little bit. The Beretta 92FS 9x19mm won the infamous trials to replace the .45ContinueContinue reading “An “Unpopular” Opinion, or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the M9″