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Pistol Compensator

What Is A Pistol Compensator?

The pistol compensator has grown rapidly in popularity over the last decade. Once mostly seen in competitive shooting circles and custom 1911 builds, compensators are now widely used on everyday carry pistols, home-defense setups, and duty firearms. Their streamlined appearance, measurable performance benefits, and compatibility with modern threaded-barrel pistols have made them one of the […]

USPSA

USPSA Competition Guide

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The United States Practical Shooting Association competition, commonly called USPSA, is one of the most fun action sports. USPSA promotes safe and fun participation in practical shooting sports. It is one of the largest practical shooting organizations in the US, with over 30,000 active members spread out across more than 400 clubs.  […]

Smith & Wesson 929

Smith & Wesson 929: Revolver Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Smith & Wesson 929 is not your grandfather’s revolver. It’s a different kind of beast that has the fit, finish, and attention to detail you’d expect from a Smith & Wesson Performance Center model. It comes equipped with a custom-tuned action, a removable compensator, and two extra rounds compared to the […]

photo of a smith & wesson M&P 9mm pistol for competition shooting matches

USPSA & IDPA Competition Shooting

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick A Guide To Competition Shooting USPSA is the United States Practical Shooting Association and is part of IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation). IDPA is the International Defensive Pistol Association. Although they both are competition based and require moving and shooting, they differ in many ways. Before attending a match, ask the […]