P&S ModCast 76: Aaron Cowan — Pistol Optics, Training, and Performance
Aaron Cowan joins the P&S panel to discuss pistol red dots, defensive training, shooting performance, competition, and building better training programs.
Weapons
Articles on handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, weapon setup, manipulation, maintenance, selection, and responsible practical application.
Long Guns Indoors: Not Ideal Doesn’t Mean Ineffective
Long rifles carry real tradeoffs indoors, but technique and firsthand testing matter more than internet absolutes.
Improving Outcomes Through Preparedness and Training
Preparation cannot guarantee a defensive outcome, but training, practiced skills, sound judgment, and proven equipment can improve your available options.
When a 1911 or 2011 Grip Safety Does Not Disengage
A high, torqued grip can direct pressure toward a 1911 or 2011 grip safety’s pivot and cause an unexpected failure to fire. Diagnose the interface before modifying it.
P&S ModCast 462 — The 2011
P&S ModCast 462 examines the modern 2011 platform—how it has improved, how to keep it running, and how shooters can use it more effectively. Joe Chambers, Chris Palmer, A.J. Zito, and Matt Landfair discuss the platform with attention to practical ownership, performance, and the difference between capability on paper and a well-maintained working pistol. Released: … Read more
Why Bobbed Hammers Make Sense on Defensive Revolvers
A bobbed hammer can suit a defensive revolver used exclusively in double action while retaining useful tactile feedback during careful reholstering.
Why Jacketed Hollow Points Are Used for Defense
Jacketed hollow points balance sufficient penetration with controlled expansion, greater frontal resistance, and a more defined permanent wound path.
5.7×28: Useful Cartridge, Not a Wonder Round
The 5.7×28 cartridge offers low recoil, capacity, and accessibility advantages, but pistol performance should be judged by evidence rather than P90 mythology.
P&S ModCast 457 — Gun Nerds 21: Horrors From the Workbench
Chad Albrecht, Jon Canipe, and Matt Landfair discuss armorer and gunsmith problems, ammunition issues, maintenance, diagnostics, and the surprises that appear at the workbench.
P&S ModCast 450 — .41 & .44 Special and Magnum
P&S ModCast 450 brings Matt Landfair, Darryl Bolke, Jason Cloessner, John “Big Drip” Harris, and Steve Shields together for a detailed conversation about .41- and .44-caliber Special and Magnum revolver cartridges, their history, practical uses, and continued relevance. Listen to the Episode Original release: March 22, 2026Runtime: 3 hours, 9 minutes, 4 secondsPrimary audio: Listen … Read more