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Ruger SR22 – New Pistol Impression

Among the firearms I took out recently was a Ruger SR22. If you recall, I posted a short disassembly video of the SR22 from SHOT Show 2012. I finally purchased one this week. Probably my first new...

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SHOT Show 2013 – Media Day

This is the coolest year I’ve encountered in Las Vegas, NV.  I must admit, however, I’m not a very good barometer to determine what cold really is. I was prepared, so I managed quite well.  Minus 33...

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SHOT Show 2013 – Day 1

Derek's first day at SHOT Show 2013.

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SHOT Show 2013 – Day 2

Turtle Skin Turtle Skin manufactures a variety of protective equipment: body armor, gloves, snake protection, etc.  The BladeTect shirt caught my eye initially.  It’s like a lightweight chain mail to...

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Nightforce Optics BEAST and ATACR SHOT Show 2013

Tired.  This is all I am posting this evening. Nightforce BEAST and ATACR.

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A post to keep you in the loop.

Derek, the moth, visits the lights of San Francisco. Didn't get zapped.

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Some thoughts on pocket carry.

Derek adds to MouseGunAddict's thoughts on pocket carry pants.

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Grizzly Targets

Derek shoots at a steel target from Grizzly Targets.

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Ruger SR22 Pistol Magazine Disconnect Modification

Derek supplements Random Gun's guide on how to remove the magazine disconnect on a Ruger SR22 pistol.

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Consider Reassessing your Training Paradigm

I came across an article written by Aaron Cowan at Moderno that really described a shift in my training paradigm three years ago.  Cowan writes, “All things considered, the case for a sedentary life or...

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Dale Fricke’s Joab MagPouch

I’ve dabbled with magazine pouches for the Kahr PM9 and found I like Dale Fricke’s horizontal pouch, Joab.  I have it positioned on my left side with the bullet pointed up, at 9-10 o’clock – just...

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Glock 42 – Preliminary thoughts

3rd quarter 2013, I was anticipating a single stack 9mm from GLOCK.  Imagine my disappointment when a retailer went live with their G42 accessories in December and leaked that it was a .380 ACP before...

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“This is for fighting. This is for fun.”

Derek buys another P3AT and observes some changes.

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Extreme Close Quarters Concepts 2014, Re: Reflecting on Progress

Derek discusses his force-on-force training progress and reaffirms his greatest weakness is not in physical or firearms training, but verbal acumen.

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Ares Defense SCR – A California Featureless Rifle

Derek's notes on the Ares Defense ACR.

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