Today, we are back out on the range for Technical Tuesday. This week, we are taking you behind the scenes for one of the tests we do for every new firearm, the Proof Load test. Here, we are testing proof loads in the new CR920. Proof load testing has been around since the days […]
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Technical Tuesday – Oops…I took out the wrong pin!
Hey folks! Every now and then, someone takes out their trigger housing pin instead of the backstrap pin when changing out their backstraps. It is an easy fix, but there is something really important to check after you put things back together. Here we discuss the remedy to this situation and how to inspect your […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Compensators and Compromises
Hey folks! Here we talk a little about pistol compensator design and some of the considerations that companies make when designing one. We pose a question…maximum compensation or maximum reliability? Let us know what you think! Trevor
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Incorporating a gun into your family and lifestyle
I thought it was worth sharing the approach I have developed over many years for incorporating a gun(s) into my family and lifestyle. Here are some practical, and maybe unexpected, tips for balancing readiness and safety. We talk about some simple gear to consider adding to the plan. Enjoy! Trevor
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday – Trigger systems and the Timney design
Hey everyone! We’ve had some questions about the Timney trigger in our guns. We can’t warrant function or safety of our guns with any aftermarket components. With that said, we thought it would be worthwhile to walk through some differences between how various striker fired pistols actually operate and how that relates to the Timney […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: Do you need this gun? The XR920 Acro Cut with a Steiner MPS
We have done limited production runs of the Acro Cut XR920 for Law Enforcement. Now we want to know if this is something that you want? You tell us!
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: All About Squib Loads
We still have a lot of reports of squib loads and guns coming in that were damaged by squibs. One of our LE customers reported 3 squibs in the same 1,000 round case of ammunition, and those folks don’t shoot the cheap stuff. We realized we didn’t show you how to clear one and identify […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: Lessons Learned Shooting Steel
Hey y’all, on today’s Technical Tuesday we draw some interesting conclusions about shooting steel and whether you really need sights to put lead on steel? Watch to see what we know about shots on steel, learn how distance plays a role in the answer to the “sights – yes or no” question, and just enjoy […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: Clearing Malfunctions
Hey everyone! Gun jams do happen. Whether it is bad ammo, bad magazines, bad maintenance, or just bad luck, you should be ready to get the gun back in action quickly. Here’s a quick overview of common techniques to clear a malfunction quickly. We demonstrate these in a way that you can practice at the […]
Continue readingTechnical Tuesday: Loctite and your Optic
Technical Tuesday, with Wednesday… This week, we are talking all about that blue goo – Loctite. Watch and learn which is the right type of Loctite (spoiler alert it’s Loctite 243), where to apply it, and why it’s important to apply just the right amount when mounting your optic.
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