Safariland 575 TLS PRO-FIT holster review

If you’ve seen my review of the Smith Equalizer, you’ll know I really liked it and was looking for a holster for it. Found one. If you already know you want one, here’s a link to Safariland’s site to get one. I want to mention up front that the holster has retention built into it. … Read more

Colt New Agent First Look

I believe I’ve mentioned before that I’m a 1911 fan. Maybe more than once. I came across this used Colt in a gun store a while back. Consider this my initial impressions, not a final review. I’ll tell you why shortly. Specs It’s a carry gun. This gun was clearly designed as a carry gun. … Read more

Free shipping on Beretta at guns.com

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. Free Shipping on ALL Beretta Firearms all Week!! Just passing this along, if you’re interested. There’s also a rebate on some Beretta products until 12/31/2023. I realize things have been … Read more

JM4 Tactical sale this week

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. Hey, just wanted to throw a quick update out. Starting today (7/31) and running until August 7 at 11 PM, you can get 15% off using the link below.

Shooting and reloading the NAA revolver

In my earlier review of this little gun, I mentioned that the recoil was kind of stout for a rimfire gun. I decided to video myself shooting the thing in order to show that. Turns out it feels a lot worse than it actually is. I mean, there’s some muzzle flip but it’s hardly excessive. … Read more

Smith & Wesson Equalizer review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. A few weeks ago, I went into a local gun store to get a case of Blazer Brass 124 gr 9mm. It was in the $.30 a round range, so … Read more

Vickers sling and Diodrio EDC pouch unpackaging

I made a couple smaller purchases this week. I thought I’d just put this out here to give you a sample of what might be coming soon. There are two sections: the Vickers sling and the Diodrio EDC pouch. There’s a short video for each section. Vickers sling I picked this up at my local … Read more

Smith & Wesson 910 review

I titled this as a review, but the fact is it will be as much history lesson as regular review. You see, they don’t make the 910 anymore. And haven’t since about 2006. So why am I writing about it? Well, I have one. It’s a good gun and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every shot I’ve … Read more

Do you need a concealed carry permit?

As I write this, there are 25 states with Constitutional Carry. As in, no license, permit, CCW, CCL, CWP (Arizona’s initials of choice,) whatever you want to call it, is necessary. I may use any or all of those abbreviations throughout the rest of this. In other words, in half the country (depending on how … Read more

Crossbreed holster review, Reckoning edition

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. See https://concealedcarryforbigguys.com/affiliate-disclaimer for more information. A while back, I wrote a review of my Springfield Hellcat. You can check that out if you like, but the important part is that I was carrying it. Let’s … Read more