Tag: Michael Bane

This week we update the ultimate bear defense gun, the Rock Island Armory 10mm Commander length. Also, some more thoughts on the idea of a “GET OFF ME!” gun.

From its initial single offering, the STR-9 9mm pistol, Stoeger has grown the STR line into an impressive and very successful set of pistols. At SHOT and NRA we teased a new STR-9 modified for potential NATO handgun trials, and now it’s time to meet the STR-9 Combat X. Also this week, an exclusive and moving look at why the Second Amendment matters so much.

And why it matters! Based on input from top trainer Greg Ellifritz, we take a look at the rise in “mass shootings” and compare them to an active shooter event. How can you defend yourself in these situations? Also, Stoeger’s saga into low cost/high quality pistols continues with the newest of the breed!

This week Michael shows how to take a good basic 1911, a 9mm Tisas Stingray, and turn it into something special…a custom 1911 you can actually afford! Also, the Rock Island 9mm revolver — a gem, thanks to Dave Fink!

Attendance is down for some firearms classes — and, yes, there are exceptions...looking at you, GUNSITE — as the economy continues to batter the middle class. Also, the last word on AIWB, courtesy Dave Spaulding.

This week we continue looking at some perfect custom guns, in this case a Cimarron 1873 Deluxe Short Rifle converted to the stubby .44 Russian round for Cowboy Action Shooting. Also, an excellent pistol rest that's easy on the wallet, courtesy MTM Case-Gard.

The bump stock ban and the pistol brace final rule go down in flames the same week! But remember…courts can be finicky friends. Also, looking at the Tademkross/MaddMac hybrid .22 and the perfect “snake gun,” the Rossi RP63 with DoubleTap Snake Shot.

It seems that as competitions of all sorts proliferate, social media grousing about competition gets worse and worse. This week we look at why that happens.

…and a touch of perfection! This week Michael starts shooting the pair of Rossis he’ll be using at the GUNSITE lever action/handgun class soon. Plus, Ed Brown’s magnificent Kobra Carry 1911.

We all think we know what gun safety is, but do we? Here are some thoughts to help you figure it out.