I just got an email from a friend who is new to shooting handguns. He had asked my advice for his first purchase, and I of course told him to get a Glock. Only problem is I forgot he is left-handed. He looked it over at the store, but ultimately decided on the Smith and Wesson M&P because of the ambidextrous controls. He has been very satisfied with the pistol so far because it fits him which brings us to a great point. Don’t...
Should I get night sights?
“Should I get night sights?” This question comes up often. Experts on both sides of the issue have some good points, so let me outline both positions and then offer some advice. Those who see the advantage of night sights will say that they help you place an accurate shot. This is a good point for low light situations, however if it is so dark that you need night sights you must decide if you can safely identify your target. If not,...
What we do.
Mossy Creek Custom has been a work in progress for many years. It started with my first job dealing with guns. I was fortunate enough to work for a great guy who was willing to take a chance on me. From that point until now I have been blessed to work with some incredible individuals, all of whom have contributed to make Mossy Creek Custom what it is today. What separates MCC from other shops is that we are interested in your success as a...
Accuracy; do you know what you're paying for?
I am going to spend some more time with this thought later, but I want to ask the question, “How accurate do you need to be?” For some people this is the most important question they ask when they buy a new gun. If you are a competitive bullseye or benchrest shooter it is the difference between first and second place. For most of my readers, they say they want an accurate gun, but they really don’t know what they mean by that....
Sig 250
By this time you have probably heard about Sig Sauer’s latest entry into the handgun market. If you have not, it is a customizable weapon that can have the grip thickness changed to fit each hand, and it can also be transformed from 9mm, 357 sig, 40 S&W and 45 ACP. Sig’s promotion centers around the 250’s versatility. They speak of using the same gun on different missions, and the various ways that it will impact the...