Posts by Alan Hughes
Unleash the Power of the Kung Fu Grip for Your AR-style Guns
Quick Overview The Kung Fu Grip by Die Free Co is an affordable, well-built AR-style rifle grip that offers solid performance and comfort. Its retro-inspired texture and ergonomic design give shooters a confident hold, even in challenging conditions. With straightforward installation and compatibility across various platforms, the KFG is a smart choice for anyone looking…
Read MoreThe SLAP Loader for SIG P320: Time-Saver or Gimmick?
Quick Overview The SLAP Loader by Unorthodox Designs offers a straightforward solution for SIG P320 owners looking to simplify magazine loading. Designed for metal magazines, this tool allows for quick, one-handed operation, reducing thumb strain and speeding up the reloading process. While it excels with OEM and certain aftermarket metal mags, compatibility with polymer magazines…
Read MoreThe Sig Romeo-X Compact: Why Everyone Is Talking About This Red Dot?
Quick Overview The Sig Sauer Romeo-X Compact is a robust and user-friendly red dot sight designed for concealed carry pistols like the P365 and Shield Plus. Featuring a durable 7075 aluminum housing, a distortion-free aspherical lens, and a side-mounted battery compartment, it offers practical enhancements for everyday carry. With 15 brightness settings, including 3 night…
Read MoreTop 5 Sub-Compact Pistols for Church Safety
Quick Overview This article highlights five sub-compact pistols that are well-suited for church safety team members. It covers each pistol’s strengths, including size, capacity, reliability, and ease of use. The piece aims to help safety teams choose a reliable firearm that balances concealability and performance. There are Choices If you serve on a church safety…
Read MoreDoes POM Pepper Spray Work?
Quick Overview POM Pepper Spray is a compact, reliable self-defense tool designed for everyday carry. With a sleek, non-threatening design, it’s easy to deploy under stress and fits seamlessly into pockets, purses, or on keychains. Featuring a flip-top safety, consistent spray pattern, and a trusted formula, POM Pepper Spray is a solid choice for anyone…
Read MoreNew Year, Better Protector
Do you know what January 19th is? The day is known as “Quitters Day”. By that point, many people have abandoned their New Year’s Resolutions. Common reasons include setting unrealistic expectations, lack of a clear plan, or failure to establish new habits. So how do we beat this and become a Better Protector in the…
Read MoreTop Protector’s Perspective Articles of 2024
Can you believe that 2024 is almost over? A lot of things happened at Better Protectors HQ during the year. One of those things was a significant increase in traffic to the articles in the Protector’s Perspective. The number of people reading our articles was pretty steady until late October when the internet found us.…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Guns From 2024
I got to shoot a number of guns for the first time in 2024. Some I loved. Some I liked. And some I wouldn’t recommend. Here are my top 5 guns that I shot for the first time in 2024. Walther PDP Compact This polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm was a gift from my awesome wife last…
Read MoreThe Bear Creek Arsenal Grizzly Compact: Gem or Garbage?
Quick Overview The Bear Creek Arsenal Grizzly Compact is a budget-friendly, optics-ready 9mm pistol that punches above its weight. With a threaded stainless steel barrel, RMR-cut slide, and distinctive “Bear Fur” stippling, it offers features typically found on higher-priced models. While it has some limitations, such as right-hand-only controls, the Grizzly Compact delivers solid performance…
Read More25 Christmas Gifts for Protectors
Recently a friend suggested we make a list of ideas to help her pick Christmas gifts for her husband. Now I like to think that I’m easy to shop for, but apparently, not everyone in my family agrees. This list has a couple of hidden advantages: 1) Only 1 item depends on size and 2)…
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