Essays, arguments, observations, and editorial judgment.
My Franchi died early last season, leaving me hunting behind a heavier Beretta A300. I wanted something lighter for the chukar hills, and the Benelli Ethos 20 gauge looked nearly perfect on paper. After about 500 rounds on clays, here’s what I think before taking it into the field.
8 min readRead article →Finding meaning and purpose in an age of distraction.
3 min readRead article →We are surrounded by information on all sides. As institutions compete for your perception, how do you discern what is truth and what isn't?
5 min readRead article →I do not like Glocks. After carrying a Gen 3 Glock 17 for a decade, I have plenty of reasons why. Yet my everyday carry gun is a Glock 19 because reliability, safety, simplicity, and unmatched aftermarket support matter more than personality.
6 min readRead article →KT-Mech built a duty holster for the FNX-45 Tactical when Safariland would not. Then the screws began falling out—and during a fight, the gun nearly followed them.
7 min readRead article →The 1911 has flaws everyone knows. But for me, it is the gun my grandfather handed me, the gun my wife gave me, and the gun that commemorates my war.
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