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REVIEWS & INSTRUCTION

Range Master Handgun Shooting Tips
Handgun shooting tips and techniques learned from certified handgun instructors who teach handgun and self defense courses. (Handgun DVDs)

How To Aim A Handgun
Learning to aim a is one of the most basic skills needed for shooting a handgun and is an essential part of gun safety.

Shooting Breathing Control
Proper shooting breathing control is an important function that effects the accuracy of your shooting.

Handgun Shooting Stance
Your stance is your foundation for good shooting. It provides a solid base for controlling recoil and accuracy and allows you to move and react quickly to different situations.

Handgun Shooting Grip
A good shooting grip allows the shooter to shoot accurately and consistently, control recoil and muzzle flip while handling the gun in the safest possible manner.

Trigger Finger Placement & Trigger Squeeze
The proper placement position of your finger on the trigger is on the pad of your index finger approximately half way between the tip of your finger and the first joint.

Point Shooting
Point shooting is recognized as the skill of shooting a gun (generally a handgun) without the use of the gun sights. It is similar to what you see in the old cowboy movies and it varies greatly in style and technique.

Gun Training: How to Stop Flinching When Shooting Guns

How To Stop Flinching
Flinching is the unwanted motion of your body that occurs when you anticipate recoil and the loud bang that accompanies it.

Glock Shooting Tips
Glocks are one of the most popular hand guns in the world. Glock shooting tips, Glock shooting techniques and Glock shooting products are included on this page. (Handgn Training)

Handgun Shooting Drills
Targets and handgun shooting drills that are useful at the indoor shooting range.

Shooting Game - Zombie Head Shot
This Zombie Shooting Game is designed to test the shooter's ability while shooting under pressure. (Zombies)

Defensive Shooting Practice Drill
Shooting in self-defense. That's the last thing anybody ever wants to have to do, but that's probably the main reason why you own a gun.

Don't Use The Slide Stop To Release The Slide? Why Not?

Don't Use The Slide Stop To Release The Slide
Instructors teach their students not to use the slide stop to release the slide on semi-automatic pistols. Why Not?

Personal Handgun Analyzer
Your personal "Handgun Selector Wizard" guides you step-by-step through the gun selection process to find the RIGHT HANDGUN FOR YOU.

GUNS & SHOOTING SAFETY

Handgun Safety Rules
Handgun safety rules and regulations from a variety of sources.

Ricochets At The Shooting Range
I was at the indoor shooting range when a shooter was injured by a ricochet bullet. It hit him just above his left eye and it drew a little blood.

Hot Bullet Casings Can Burn Skin
The following picture shows the burn marks I received from a .22 caliber LR casing that flew into my shirt collar.

Fire At The Shooting Range
I was shooting at the range when I looked over to my right (about 25 feet down range) and saw a fire burning beneath another shooter's target.

GLOCK PISTOL REVIEWS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Glock Exploded View Parts Diagram
Exploded view diagram of a Glock with the names of component parts, the function of the parts and how to install them.
See also Glock Pistol Spec (All Models)
See also Glock Accessories: Glock 17, 19, 26
See also Glock Pictures: Glock 19, 26

Diagnosing & Repairing Glock Pistol Problems
How to repair your Glock pistol. Glock repair chart with common Glock problems, causes, corrections and related procedures for repairing your Glock pistol. (Gun Repair)

Glock Field Strip Instructions
Field stripping your Glock for normal cleaning or inspection consists of dismantling the pistol into its main component parts.

Inspecting Your Glock

How To Lubricate Your Glock
Step by step instructions for lubricating your Glock pistol as stated in the Glock manual.

Glock Manual Safety/ Cominolli Safety
Detail pictures and instructions for installing the Cominolli manual thumb safety on a Glock.
See also..
How the Cominolli Glock Safety works.
What Safety Features Do Glocks Have?

Glock 19 Review
In this review we will just sum up what is good with the Glock 19 and what is bad.
See also Glock 19 Specs.

Glock 19 Modifications
The Glock 19 pistol is a great gun straight out of the box, but if you want to make it even better, here are some of the more common upgrades.

Glock 19 Slide Disassembly & Cleaning
Step by step instructions with photographs for disassembling and cleaning the slide of a Glock 19 semi-automatic pistol.

GLOCK FIRING PIN ASSEMBLY PARTS - Glock Firing Pin Assembly Disassembly & Assembly Instructions

Glock Firing Pin Assembly & Disassembly
Easy step by step pictorial instructions for disassembling and reassembling Glock Firing Pin Assembly.

Glock Trigger Removal & Installation Instructions
Step by step pictorial procedure and instructions for removing and installing the Glock trigger assembly.
See also Glock Trigger Job.

Glock 3.5 LB Connector Review
Replacement Glock connector reduces Glock trigger pull from 5.0 lbs to 3.5 lbs. Is it worth installing a 3.5 LB connector in a Glock? If you want a smoother and easier trigger pull, the answer is yes.

Glock 19 Extended Magazine Release Review
Step by step instructions for installing the Glock Extended Magazine Release, GMC02 Glock Factory Mag Catch Ext. 9mm/.40/.357/.45GAP.

Glock 19 Mag Well (Magazine Well) Review
(MW003 Polymer Mag Well for Glocks - Glock Model 19)
Adding a magazine well to the grip will make your Glock 19 shoot better, feel better and be more accurate.

Glock Grip Extensions Review
Pearce grip extension PG-2733 for Glock 26/27/33.
This grip extension is suppose to add capacity for two extra rounds to the Glock 26, but it only adds one.
See also Pearce Grip Ext. Pinching Problem Fix.

Step 1 - Required Tools (Glock Magazine Disassembly & Cleaning)

Glock Magazine Disassembly & Cleaning
Step by step instructions with pictures for disassembling and cleaning the Glock 19 magazine.
See also Cleaning Glock Magazines.

Glock Magazine Springs
Odds are that you will never have to replace the magazine springs in your Glock magazines. They seem to last forever.

Glock 19 Extended Slide Stop Lever Review
The extended slide stop release GESSL01-A makes releasing the slide a breeze.

Lone Wolf GESL01C Chrome Extended Side Lock Lever Review
Review of the Lone Wolf Glock Slide Lock Lever with pictures and comparisions.

Glock Slide Lock Replacement Instructions
Easy step by step pictorial instructions for removing and replacing the Glock Slide Lock.

Glock Slide Lock SPRING Replacement Instructions
Easy step by step pictorial instructions for removing and replacing the Glock Slide Lock Spring.

Glock 19 Problems
If you are thinking of getting a Glock 19 and are looking into "what's bad about the Glock 19", let me save you some work. Here is a summary of what I found out about "Glock 19 Problems".

Glock 19/Glock 23 Warning
Be careful if you shoot a Glock 19 and a Glock 23. You may end up making a dangerous mistake like shooting a 9mm round of ammunition through your .40 caliber chambered Glock 23 pistol.

Glock 26 Review
Many Glock 26 reviews provide detailed descriptions of the of the design and specifications of the Glock pistol. In this review we will just sum up what is good with the Glock 26 and what is bad.

Glock 26 Recoil Review
To test the recoil of the Glock 26 I went to the range with both my Glock 26 in my Glock 19. I placed my targets in the distance of 15ft. And shot both of the handguns both one handed and two handed.

Glock 26 Stuck Recoil Spring Rod
After I cleaned and reassembled my Glock 26 the recoil spring rod stuck out the front as shown in the picture.

Recoil Springs For Glocks
How Often Should I Change The Recoil Spring Assembly In A Glock 19? The Glock factory recommends every 7,000 rounds. Some guns have gone as far as 100,000 rounds without changing the spring.

Glock Magazine Speed Loader
What is a Glock Magazine Loader? The Glock magazine loader is a black polymer tool that makes loading Glock magazines fast and easy. With this loader you don't need strong hands and it will save your fingers from being pinched.

Glock Ghost Ring Sights For Glock Pistols Review
Review of Aro-tsk's Glock Ghost Ring Sights For Glock Pistols. Do the Tritium Ghost Ring Night Sight Sets for Glocks make it faster and easier to sight your target?

How To Install Ghost Ring Sights On a Glock 19
Ghost Ring Sights Installation Instructions For Glock 19

Glock RTF - Rough Textured Frame
The new Generation 4 Glock has a new Rough Textured Frame (Gen4 RTF) surface designed to enhance grip traction and is present on the frame as well as the interchangeable back straps.

Glock Boxes for Glock 19 & Glock 26
Glock Factory Box (Case) information and pictures for Glock 19 and the Glock 26 semi-automatic pistols including instructions for locking the box and box dimensions.

Glocks - Which 9mm Glock Should I Buy?
Which Glock? You have decided to buy a Glock pistol because of their reliability, simplicity and reputation. Now you have to decide which 9mm Glock you should buy.
See also 9mm Glock Prices.

Glock Videos
Selection of Glock DVD Videos showing you everything about Glock handguns.

Glock Manuals & Specifications

SMITH & WESSON GUN REVIEWS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Smith & Wesson Model 617 Revolver
Review of the 10 shot Smith & Wesson Model 617 Revolver.
See also Smith & Wesson 617 Pictures.

Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum Model 60-15 Revolve Review

Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum; Model 60-15 Revolver Review
Pictorial review of the Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum Model 60-15 Revolver.
See also S&W 357 Magnum; 60-15 Revolver Pictures.

Smith & Wesson 22A Pistol Review
Step by step instructions (with pictures) for field stripping and cleaning the Smith & Wesson 22A Pistol.
See also Smith & Wesson 22a Pictures.

Smith &Wesson 22A, 22LR 5.5 Bull HV BL Pistol
Field Strip & Cleaning
Step by step instructions for field stripping and cleaning the Smith and Wesson 22A, 22LR, 5.5" Barrel Pistol.

Smith &Wesson 22A, 22LR Strip & Cleaning

Smith & Wesson 22a Firing Pin Removal, Cleaning & Reassembly
Step by step instructions for removing and cleaning the Smith and Wesson 22A, Pistol Firing Pin.

Smith & Wesson 22A Extractor Removal & Installation Instructions
Step by step pictorial instructions for removing and installing the Smith & Wesson 22A (S&W 22A)Extractor, Extractor Plunger and Plunger Spring.

RUGER GUN REVIEWS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Ruger LCP .380 ACP Pistol Review
Ruger LCP .380 pistol is a great concealed carry pocket gun. Too bad it's so hard to hold onto.
See also Ruger LCP Magazines & Ruger LCP Holsters.
See also Ruger LCP Exploded View & Parts.

Ruger LCP Field Strip & Cleaning
Step by step instructions with pictures for field stripping and cleaning the Ruger LCP .380 Centerfire Pistol.

Ruger LCP Grip Extension Review (Pearce Grip PG-LCP)

Ruger LCP Grip Extension Review
The biggest problem with the Ruger LCP is also what makes it most attractive to many pocket carry gun owners. It's too small and light weisht. That's why I installed Pearce Grip Extensions.

Ruger LCP Will Not Shoot With Too Much Trigger Finger
Last week I discovered that if you use too much trigger finger your Ruger LCP will not shoot. Here's why.

Will a Ruger LCP Shoot Without The Magazine Installed?
Last week I was at the range shooting my Ruger LCP. Since I have not tried it before, I decided to see what it feels like to shoot the LCP without a magazine in the gun.

Can .380 +P Ammunition Be Used In Ruger LCP, Taurus 738 and Keltec P3AT?
Brief analysis and references for determining whether .380 caliber plus P (+P) ammunition can safely be used in the Ruger LCP, the Taurus TCP 738 and the Keltec P3AT.

Ruger LCP Extractor Removal & Installation
Step by step instructions with pictures for removing and installing the Ruger LCP Extractor, Extractor Spring and Extractor Plunger.
See also.. Ruger LCP Extractor Polishing.

Ruger Mark III Target Pistol Review

TAURUS GUN REVIEWS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Taurus 738 TCP .380 Pistol Review
The Taurus 738 TCP .380 Pistol has the advantage over the Ruger LCP and the Taurus 738 TCP because it's slide locks back after the last round is fired.

Taurus TCP Extended Magazine
Taurus TCP 738 Grip Extensions? Since you can't buy extended magazines or grip extensions for the Taurus TCP 738 you have to make them for yourself. Here are the instructions for making your own Taurus Grip Extensions.

Taurus 738 TCP Problems & Jams
If you search the internet you will probably find many comments that the Taurus 738 TCP has frequent jams and may be finicky with certain ammunition. This review decribes the problems that my friend hand with his Taurus TCP.

WALTHER GUN REVIEWS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Walther P22 Pistol Review
Two years ago I purchased a Walther P22 and have since put 16,000 rounds through it. This will not a detailed review of the guns characteristics and specifications, but rather of its reliability and performance.
See also Walther P22 Pictures.

Walther P22 Field Strip & Cleaning
Pictorial instructions for field stripping and cleaning a Walther P22 Semi-Automatic Pistol.

Walther P22 Magazine Disassembly & Cleaning Instructions
Step by step disassembly and cleaning instructions (with pictures) for the Walther P22 magazine.

Walther P22 Grips
Pictorial instructions for changing the grips of a Walther P22 Semi-Automatic Pistol.

Walther P22 Inspection Checklist
Use this inspection checklist when accepting delivery of your new Walther P22 from the dealer or inspecting a used Walther P22 prior to purchasing.

Mossberg Gun Reviews & Instructions

Mossberg 88 Shotgun Field Strip & Cleaning
Detailed instructions with photographs on how to field strip and clean the Mossberg 88 shotgun.

Hi-Point 995B 9mm Carbine Disassembly, Cleaning & Assembly
Hi-Point 995B 9mm Carbine Disassembly & Assembly Instructions with photographs. Tools needed: 8mm or 5/16" socket, adjustable wrench, allen wrench set, flat screwdriver, gun cleaning supplies.

More Gun Reviews & Instructions

Black Widow Mini-Revolver Review
I tried the .22 caliber North American Arms Black Widow Mini-Revolver yesterday. It belonged to a friend who was shooting next to me at the range. He carried the revolver in a small pocket holster which slipped easily into an out of his pocket.

Bond Arms Snake Slayer Derringer Pistol Review
LITTLE GUN, BIG BANG. The Bond Arms Snake Slayer Derringer Pistol is a double barrel stainless steel derringer that shoots large caliber .410 or 45 Long Colt Ammunition.
See also Derringer Pictures, 410 Shot Shell Patterns. Win PDX1, Win Super-X & Rem Home Defense.

Storage of Home Defense Handguns
Where do you keep your home defense handguns? Do you keep them loaded? Do you keep them locked up? Here are some tips and suggestions as to placement, storage and handling of home defense handguns.

Best Car Gun
The best gun to carry in your car depends upon your circumstances. Do you need it for protection against animals or people? Do you live in the city or country? Are you properly trained in the use of firearms?

Best Defensive Handguns
I began to research the Internet for information on which is the best type of firearm for self protection in the house. After spending many hours reading about..

Pocket Handguns
When I it took up target practice and shooting at the range I never dreamt at the time that I would ever get a concealed weapons permit that allows you to carry a concealed firearm in the state of Florida.

Lead Poisoning from Shooting Guns
When shooting guns, the only way to get lead poisoning is to get shot. That's what people used to think. Today more is known about lead and the toxic effects it has on the human body. Does firing a gun make you more susceptible to lead poisoning?

What is a Squib? Why is a Squib Load Dangerous?
A "squib" load is defined as one which has insufficient power to propel a bullet through the barrel of a gun. The squib or stuck bullet may get stuck anywhere from the chamber to the muzzle end.

My First Bullet Squib
During my testing of 4.6 gr. of AutoComp with a COAL of 1.131" in the above table I encountered my first squib. The bad thing about it was that I did not know that I had a squib.

Can You See A Bullet?
Can you see a bullet as it travels from the muzzle of a gun to its target? Sounds ridiculous, but the short answer is YES, under the right conditions.

Bullet & Barrel Size Comparison; 9mm Luger
Did you know that an unfired 9mm bullet will not fit through the barrel of a 9mm gun? Out of curiosity I took an unfired 9mm Luger plated bullet and placed it in the barrel..

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