We have been holding off on this for a while, but customer demand was just too great! We are now offering the SM-1 for those of you who have Vent Rib barrels. This does a number of things, but mostly it saves you money.
The problem with the Vent Rib was that it didn’t always fall right to have the barrel cut back to 18.5 inches. However, it was cost prohibitive to many customers to buy a new factory barrel at almost $200. So, we have come up with a solution that will work for everyone involved. The only catch is that you might end up with a 20″ barrel instead of a 18.5″ barrel.
We are able to cut the barrel back to a post on the vent rib and install a new front sight. The barrel looks great and works fine for any application. The 2″ difference will be negligible for most shooters and applications. So if you are considering the SM-1 but didn’t have a plain barrel, go ahead and send us your vent rib barrel and we will make it work.
Eric Holder, the attorney General of the United States who called you a nation of cowards this week because you don’t talk about race, has another great idea; ban assault weapons. Not a shock that they would bring this up. It is the ground work for a move in an old direction.
Now is the time to voice your opinion on this matter. You might want to call your congressmen and senators. Pay attention to this. It won’t go away.
The number of accessories available today for your Glock pistol is simply unbelievable. If you can imagine it for your Glock it probably exists. One of the things that has become more popular than ever is the idea of replacement frames. CCF Raceframes from Richmond, VA makes an aluminum frame and a stainless steel that add a new dimension to shooting the Glock.
The aluminum frame is IDPA compliant for the Enhanced Service Pistol category. It allows you to tame any recoil issues with the extra weight of the frame. The frames come with picatinny rails, beavertails and a redesigned mag release. All of these are extra
Many shooters feel like Glocks point high and have asked for a solution. CCF provides that with the ability to change your backstrap. You can add a 1911 backstrap to make the gun point just a little bit better or use one that mirrors the Glock.
These frames are considered the “gun” according to the ATF so you will have to get them shipped to a local dealer and fill out your 4473 forms. They are probably best suited for shooters who are looking to add something to their competitive shooting repertoire. They may also fill a niche for shooters who want to have a light rail on their gun. You can keep your Glock frame and still get a new frame for the gun.
In the end, this frame is probably a novelty for most people. They are of no advantage for CCW, but it is worth checking out if it fits some of the needs mentioned above. They don’t come cheap at around $300, but their craftsmanship seems to warrant the price. You can check out a cool version of this gun at Robar’s site.
In the days of Cowboy movies it wasn’t unusual to see a tough guy carrying his weapon in a cross draw holster, that is butt forward opposite the strong hand. While most pistoleros have traditionally chosen to carry strong side, there is actually a purpose for the cross draw holster that remains today.
The number one reason to consider a cross draw holster is if you tend to be in a seated position most of the time. If you have a desk job or work out of a vehicle they can be wise choices for your handgun. Trying to get your handgun out while seated in a car with seat belt fastened can be difficult to say the least. A cross draw holster allows you the ability to access your gun quickly in this situation.
If you choose this option just remember that it provides minimal security for normal CCW because the butt is forward. It also creates some issues because the strong hand must cross the body. This makes warding of an attacker that much harder. Ultimately, this should only be an option for a select group of CCW holders. However, if you fit some of the qualifications listed above, cross draw may be a viable option for your needs.
Jerry Miculek is the fastest revolver shooter in competition history. He once shot 12 shots with one reload in under 3 seconds. This video shows him shooting that string. Still think you’re fast?
Recently we were asked to build a kit gun for a school project. Yes, I know. Hard to believe. A local high school is teaching history by having students recreate it. Options included a Kentucky Long Rifle, a pistol or a period correct knife.
Two students that I go to church with asked for my help. One is building the Kentucky Rifle from a Traditions Performance Kit. The other is building a Confederate Bowie knife from Dixie Gun Works. We haven’t received the Kentucky Rifle kit, but we did get a chance to check out the knife kit. It is awesome. It could actually almost pass as a good machete.
What has been cool about both of these projects is that they have brought people together. Can you imagine what it would have been like to build a knife with your dad for school? I commend the school and teacher for allowing boys to be boys. In case you were wondering, it is a private school.
The muzzle loader should be here next week. We will post some pics as it comes together. Should be very interesting. In the meantime, find a cool school for your future gunsmith or blacksmith to attend. It might be right around the corner from you.
Wanted to make you aware of a new piece of legislation that is coming up soon. It was introduced in the House and is in committee right now. It is called the Blair Holt Firearm Act, HR 45. You click the link to read the full text. It seeks to license guns and make transfers impossible except between licensed individuals. Go to House.gov to write your representative and ask them to vote no on this legislation.
If you ever get the chance to shoot steel targets, it makes it hard to go back to the boring paper targets that are used at most ranges. I was lucky enough or unlucky enough to be able to spend about 5 years training at a range that had steel targets, and there is just something about it that makes it more fun. I guess it is probably the the instantaneous feedback. You don’t have to go see where your shot hit because it either falls or it doesn’t. You hear the “ping” of the round striking. It’s awesome!
My favorite steel experience came a few years ago when I was lucky enough to compete at a man on man competition. Each side had the same number of steel targets to shoot, and the winner was declared by whomever shot their last pepper popper first. The one on the bottom wins. It is cool to be at a place that has that much steel to shoot.
Obviously there are some limitations to shooting steel. It is expensive to make buy the targets. If you have a small welding machine and a cutting torch or plasma cutter you can fabricate just about anything you can think of to shoot. My favorite to shoot are called pepper poppers. You can buy them at Metal Spinning Targets for your range.
One thing to remember is that you always want to be at least 10 yards away from steel. You will occasionally get some splatter when the bullet hits, so it goes without saying that you need to be wearing eye protection. A baseball cap is a good thing to have as well. The other thing to think about is ammo. Never use any hollow point ammo on a steel range. You don’t want flying razors.
If you know of any good steel ranges, post them in the comments so that everyone can find out how to get to them. Here is an example of a guy shooting steel targets. They are pepper poppers, but they are elevated off the ground; something you normally don’t see.
While it has certainly been a crazy couple of months for the gun industry, signs of normal production are starting to come back. Yesterday our distributors were showing that they actually had Glocks in stock ready for immediate delivery.
Here is the catch; they still don’t have 9mm or 40 S&W. 45 GAP, 357 Sig, 10mm and 45 ACP were available. If you have been thinking about buying one of the new SF models, there are some available. If you are unfamiliar with the SF models, they are slim versions of the 45 ACP and the 10mm. If you have wanted a large caliber Glock, but didn’t have large hands you were out of luck until the SF.
Finally, if you have been looking for mags, there are a few trickling in to dealers. Hopefully it won’t be long until production levels can meet demands. All in all this is a bright spot for those of you looking for Glocks or Glock accessories.
Do you have a plan in place to teach your children firearms safety? If you don’t you are waiting for an accident to happen. As a gun owner you have a responsibility to make sure that everyone in the house learns the importance of gun safety and gun handling.
I was reminded of this the other day when my child asked what dad was doing in the shop. At 3 years old, I can’t teach much, but we have already started the conversation about never touching guns without dad’s permission, and we have already talked about the fact that they are not a toy. By the way, denying guns exist in the world or your house for that matter is a disservice to your children. If you try to pretend that you live in a world that is gun free, go to the local playground and watch the boys using sticks for guns. No one has to teach them that they exist, but you can teach them how to exist with them.
If you have a gun in the home, please make sure that you keep them locked up. Remember, you are responsible if a minor takes a gun from your home that was not secured and uses it to commit a crime. Spend the money and get a safe. Start talking about gun safety early and often. When your child is old enough think about Hunter’s Safety Course or the Eddie Eagle program that the NRA sponsors. We should all work hard to make sure responsible gun ownership continues in our country by making sure less people become a statistic. It really isn’t that hard.
