P&S ModCast 343 — The Working Man’s 1911
Joe Chambers, Bryan Eastridge, Erick Gelhaus, Paul Landfair, Kurt Weber, and Matt Landfair discuss selecting, maintaining, carrying, and using 1911s.
Weapons
Articles on handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, weapon setup, manipulation, maintenance, selection, and responsible practical application.
SYMTAC Consulting Shotgun Skills AAR
8-9 October, 2022Hosted by Green OpsShadow Hawk Defense Range, Hedgesville, WVPhotos by the author and Green Ops instructors Instructors:Rob HaughtMatt HaughtBob MeffordGary Powers Class Description (from sym-tac.com/courses):Our flagship class, Shotgun Skills has been in continuous evolution for decades. Based around the Push-Pull method of recoil control that Rob began teaching in the 1980s, it has … Read more
P&S ModCast 308 — Pistol Bullet Performance
Dr. Andrew D. Fisher, Mark Fricke, Chuck Haggard, Dr. Sherman House, and Matt Landfair discuss pistol-bullet wounding and performance.
Taurus 856 size comparison.
So probably the most common question regarding the Taurus 856 is ”How big is it compared to ____?” I sat down with a caliper and scale to try to answer that question. The measurements I looked at were: Cylinder diameter. Cylinder length. Tallest point from bottom of trigger guard to top of frame or rear … Read more
Range Report – Taurus 856 Talo
So I’ve had time to clean and inspect the 856 after its first range trip. This will be my thoughts and observations thus far. I put together a sampling of the 38 special I had stashed away in my ammo locker. I brought along Winchester White Box 130gr FMJ, Federal Personal Defense 110gr JHP and … Read more
P&S ModCast 295 — Defensive Shotgun
Steve Fisher, Erick Gelhaus, Rhett Neumayer, Adam Roth, and Cody Stewart discuss the defensive shotgun with Matt Landfair.
P&S ModCast 294 — Law Enforcement Shotgun
A professional panel discusses shotguns in law-enforcement service, including institutional context, equipment, policy, and training.
P&S ModCast 292 — The Applicability of Small-Caliber Pistols
P&S ModCast 292 examines the applicability of small-caliber pistols with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
AAR: Sentinel Concepts Practical Shotgun
Sentinel Concepts Practical Shotgun6/6/2021Culpepper, VA Instructor: Steve Fisher Class Outline: “An entry level course where students are familiarized with their shotguns” Intro: I have taken several firearms classes from nearly as many instructors, but this is my first real shotgun training class. I went in with an open mind, a good quality shotgun, full hydration, … Read more
P&S ModCast 268 — The Practical Application of the Firearms Safety Rules
ModCast 268 examines practical firearms safety beyond the square range, including muzzle and trigger discipline, dynamic environments, communication, complacency, and judgment.