9mm, .45, or 10mm in a 1911… Which Wins? 9mm vs .45 ACP vs 10mm in the 1911—who wins? In this deep-dive, we compare recoil, capacity, power, cost, and reliability across the three most popular calibers in the legendary 1911…
Still Carrying a 1911 in 2025? Here’s Why It Might Be Crazy—or Genius. Is the 1911 still relevant in 2025? Or has the iconic pistol become a relic clutched by nostalgic holdouts? In this no-BS breakdown, we dig into why…
Still worth it? 1911 one year later Is the 1911 still worth it after a year of real-world use? In this follow-up to our viral video, “Wish I Knew This Before I Got a 1911,” we revisit the 1911 to…
Compact vs. Full-Size Handguns: The Real Carry Debate Compact or full-size—which is the better choice for everyday carry and practical use? In this video, we examine the key differences in concealability, recoil, accuracy, and comfort, backed by real-world insights rather…
Appendix Carry Is Stupid? Appendix Carry—Efficient or Risky? ✅ Quick access in high-pressure situations ✅ Streamlined concealment for daily carry…But… ⚠️ Safety considerations you need to know ⚠️ Comfort and practicality—what works for you? We break down the facts, pros,…
The 1911 is the Greatest Pistol in History. Here’s Why… Please support us on Patreon so we can continue to bring you more and better content. Plus, get our comprehensive guide to hunting cartridges*: https://patreon.com/locacarnivorehunter Don’t forget to click on…
If you could have only one handgun…this is the one. If you could have only one handgun for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Here’s our choice. Is it what you’d pick? Please support us on Patreon…
Forgotten Sig: P239, the redheaded step-child. Sig-Sauer makes, for the most part, world-class handguns. Some say the company reached its zenith with the hammer-fired P220/226 pistol family. The series began with the P220, a single stack gun chambered in 9mm…
.45 ACP FMJ for defense: the truth. The .45 ACP cartridge is a legend. It served as the Untied States’ front line service pistol round for 75 years, and with specialized units still to this day. In those years, it…
Why you should carry a 1911. As I write this, the Pistol, Model of 1911 is over 110 years old. Some, all right many, say this old war horse is past its prime. A venerated antique, nothing more. Its hey-day…