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

Springfield Hellcat OSP 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. There are several of these sub-compact, polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols out today. I own three: a Sig Sauer P365, an M&P Shield (original), and this one: the Springfield Hellcat OSP. I’ve … Read more

Glock 19 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. I’ve always been kind of ambivalent about Glock. I’m aware of and respect their reliability and functionality. They’re also ugly, and others are also reliable and functional. Maybe that shouldn’t … Read more

Springfield XDM review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. Today we’re going to talk about the Springfield XDM. Or XD-M. I’ve seen both, but I’m a lousy typist so I’ll probably skip the dash from here on out, even though I think that’s most … Read more

Palmetto State Armory AR-15 pistol kit review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. As I mentioned in a review the other day, I believe in having multiple options for home defense. Today I’m going to talk about another one. Specifically, my AR-15 pistol. Not rifle; pistol. This particular … Read more

Rossi R92 review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. The Rossi R92 is a lever action rifle. It’s old school. It has a side loading gate and a tube magazine under the barrel. It’s available in a number of calibers: .357 magnum, .44 magnum, … Read more

Sig Sauer P365 review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. The Sig P365 is a carry gun. That’s what it was designed for. Does it pull it off? Absolutely. Continue on to find out why. The basics. There are a number of P365 models. This … Read more

Armscor/Rock Island XT-22 review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. Oh, look, a 1911. Yes, but not just any 1911. This particular version has two different calibers. The standard .45 ACP and .22 LR for practicing or plinking. I suppose you could hunt small game … Read more

Taurus PT-22 review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. So, why did I buy an inexpensive .22 LR pistol? In a word? Pandemic. In a few more words, ammo was really hard to find for my DA pistols and what I could find was … Read more

Beretta Pico review

Purchasing something using one of the links on this page could get me a commission. Won’t cost you a thing. The story. I have a regular need for pocket carry. Either as a backup or if I’m in a situation where I can’t easily carry anything else. At one time, my only real option was … Read more