In the age of optics and red dots, iron sights often take a backseat. Yet, they remain the most reliable, versatile, and essential tool in any shooter’s skill set. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your fundamentals, mastering iron sights is a foundational skill every shooter should prioritize.
According to the FBI’s 2012 Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted report 24 of the 44 officers killed with firearms in 2012 were between zero and five feet from the offender when shot. I am using these numbers as a reference because very little reliable data exists for the civilian
The P365 was SIG Sauer’s (SIG) big splash at the 2018 SHOT Show. The market rewarded SIG’s thought process by making it one of the bestselling handguns in the US every year since. However, Wilson Combat rewarded the P365 by giving it the company’s full treatment, releasing the WCP365X. The
If you let out a loud, tactical yawn at the announcement of yet another new 1911 manufacturer, read on—you might just be surprised. The company is Alchemy Custom Weaponry, which makes very high-quality pistols, like the Prime 1911, at astonishingly reasonable prices. The Alchemy Prime 1911 Alchemy Custom Weaponry is
Few guns wear customization as well as the classic 1911. A company that understands this is SK Guns. Today they announced their “Presidente Madero,” pistol. This is the fourth production in the historic Mexican “La Revolución” series. A tribute to Francisco Madero, the 37th president of Mexico, SK Customs will
Gunsite Academy has been putting together its idea of a “service pistol” for years. Early versions (1980s) were simply kits put together on Springfield Armory pistols specified by Jeff Cooper. They were his idea of a “heavy service pistol.” Chambered in .45 ACP, they included Robar sights and some dehorning
For two decades, Nighthawk Custom has been synonymous with high-quality, American-made firearms, particularly 1911-style pistols. Founded in 2004 in Berryville, Arkansas, Nighthawk Custom quickly became one of the premier manufacturers of custom handguns. They are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail. Over the past 20 years,
In 1929, German arms manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen (later Waffenfabrik) introduced the PP (Polizei-pistole/police pistol). The PP later became the more concealable PPK but eventually ran into importing issues in the United States. For this reason, Walther combined the PP and PPK, creating the PPK/s pistol, which was importable.
The demand for reliable and comfortable concealed-carry pistols has never been bigger. One of the leaders in that space has always been Smith & Wesson. They have an extensive lineup of guns that have served people for decades. Back in 2022, they released a gun that had the potential to
