First Shots: Smith & Wesson CSX

Quick Overview This article covers the initial impressions of the Smith & Wesson CSX, a micro-compact pistol designed for concealed carry. It highlights its unique features, including a hammer-fired design, aluminum frame, and 12-round capacity. The article also points out areas for improvement, such as sharp edges and some reliability concerns. Not My First Smith…

Read More

Budget Optic Review: Sig Sauer Romeo 7S

Quick Overview This article provides a hands-on review of the Sig Sauer Romeo 7S red dot optic, highlighting its features, performance, and value for budget-conscious buyers. The review covers its compact design, ease of use, and solid construction, as well as some minor drawbacks like dot bloom in low light. Trying The Romeo 7S I’ve…

Read More

Situational Awareness Series: Reading the Signs

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about the Cooper Color Code System which gives us a common language to describe levels of situational awareness. We also talked about the OODA Loop some time back and how it helps us process situations and how to decrease our response time. This time we’re going to discuss…

Read More

1791 EDC Organizer Review

There are people out there who walk around all day with nothing more than a car key, a driver’s license and a credit card, and feel good about that. If that’s how they want to roll, that’s cool for them. But then they’re coming to guys like me asking for a knife, a flashlight, a…

Read More