Category Archives: Equipment and Accessories

Episode 91 – Anatomy of Ending a Fight

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Anatomy of Ending a Fight is important to know in case of the unfortunate event that occurs when you have to use your handgun. Please keep in mind, I do not in any way advocate killing or using lethal force unless it’s absolutely necessary. Please educate yourself on when to use deadly force. Courses by Massad Ayoob and Tom Givens are excellent resources on this topic. But if you do have to use your gun I hope you find some good basics as to how you can more likely stop your attackers. I’ll discuss things like CNS hits, RS hits, CS hits and effective stopping power techniques. Please read an excellent post on this too sent to me by a listener. Good stuff complete with a video! You’ll also hear why I really don’t think caliber is a big deal. Big and slow vs. small and fast, it really doesn’t matter, in my opinion. What matters more is how effectively you can react and place your shots and where you place them.

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P.S. I usually don’t put out 2 shows in one week, but since Eric’s interview was a pleasant surprise and up and ready to go I wanted to get it out there. This episode was to be the regularly scheduled episode.

Episode 86 – AR 15 Discussion

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AR-15’s are everywhere aren’t they? A listener, Steve from Alabama is now a civilian but has an excellent military background and we discuss the AR-15/M-4 Carbine. I know there are thousands of choices, but I do ask the question “what do you recommend?” You may be surprised by his answer. We also discuss training with your AR/M-4, good information resources at M-4Carbine.net and what to look for in the black rifle. Also, I made both donations to the Second Amendment Foundation and Gun Rights Radio Network this week. Thanks to all who supported the Freedom Raffle. Please remember to join the Gun Rights Radio Network Forum.

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Episode 85 – Carry that big gun.

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Can you carry a big gun? Why not? If so, why do you carry a large gun? Questions often asked, so I give you my answers. First I start with a review of the .357SIG, after I went to the range and shot a Glock 33. The Pro Arms Podcast recent review of the .357SIG got me interested in what all the fuss was about. I must say, I was quite impressed. Then I talk about an IDPA experience and a little bit of news and listener feedback. The main topic is carrying a big gun and why you should do it.

Highlights:

  • .357SIG Glock 33 review.
  • Using caliber conversion barrels in .40 cal and .357sig guns.
  • Using the wrong recoil spring in Glock 19.
  • What happens when you clean 2 guns at the same time.
  • IDPA match recap.
  • Big Slims Firearms store controversy.
  • How the right belt and holster help you comfortably carry a big gun.
  • Compromises in concealed carry and why I think you shouldn’t make too many of them.
  • The case for carrying a high capacity weapon.

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Episode 84 – A Mixed Bag of Gun Talk.

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A mixed bag of gun talk is all I could think of to title this podcast. While driving I share some thoughts I have about pistol caliber carbines, sights, belts, holsters, ammo, 20 gauge shotguns, survival guns and more. This is a relatively short show, I’ve been pretty busy this week. Don’t forget to listen to the pistol caliber carbine podcast I did on my survival show. That was in favor of pistol caliber carbines, this show is a reason not to own one. You decide. I do talk about the great many benefits of the Marlin 1894c .357 magnum, buffalo bore ammo, Marlin Camp carbines and more. Don’t forget it’s down to the wire for the Freedom Raffle. It’s too late for you to mail the money but you can still use a debit or credit card. Drawing is this Friday Sept. 17th.  Thanks for supporting this show, The Gun Rights Radio Network and The Second Amendment Foundation! Just click Freedom Raffle at the top of this page and follow the directions.

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Episode 79 – Practical Shooting Inteview with Steve Zopfi USPSA Master class shooter.

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Analyzing practical shooting down to every detail is what Steven Zopfi and I attempt to do here. He’s been a longtime shooter (18 years) and is an IPSC Master Class shooter. He also has listened to this show for quite some time and has some real good insights on how to shoot effectively. You will really enjoy this interview and especially if you are involved in the shooting sports like IDPA, USPSA.

Highlights:

  • Seeing what you need to see.
  • Shooting with both eyes open?
  • The one year Glock 19 experiment.
  • Transitioning from Glocks to 1911’s and back and forth.
  • Trigger control
  • Transitioning.
  • Brian Enos’ Forum.
  • A story about when Steve shot against Rob Leatham.
  • Tangfolio’s new production division pistol.
  • Trigger jobs.
  • The subconscious level of practical shooting.
  • How competition shooting applies to self defense.
  • Dry fire practicing.
  • Working a flashlight while shooting.
  • Syringe method.

Tune in again later this week, I will recap my experience at Suarez International’s Close Range Gunfighing Class. Remember the Freedom Raffle, time is running out! Join the Gun Rights Radio Forum and check out my newest YouTube Video.

Episode 77 – Sights are like training wheels…become a more complete shooter.

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Randy Harris, a.k.a. Cruel Hand Luke, is an instructor at Suarez International. In my opinion they are one of the best firearms training schools you can attend. I will take their Close Range Gunfighting Class this month. This show is based on an excellent article Randy wrote for Warrior Talk News (Gabe Suarez). I put my own flavor on it and relate some personal experience as I take you through the combination of point shooting and sighted shooting of a defensive handgun.

Highlights:

  • Point Shooting vs. Sighted Shooting.
  • Distance determines your sight use.
  • What if the target picture is bigger than your gun?
  • Imprinting your drawstroke into your muscle memory.
  • Be aware of your surroundings and run the gun in your peripheral vision.
  • Freedom Raffle update.
  • I carry a gun because…

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Episode 75- Finnish Mosin Nagants, Glock 34 Review, Court of Public Opinion

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More military surplus rifle info and a review of my Glock 34. In segment one, a listener from Finland weighs in via email with more information about Finnish Mosin Nagants. In addition to that, I review my Glock 34 9mm. Then in segments 2 and 3 I’ll talk about the court of public opinion and why we have a lot of work to do to win over some people in the general public who are simply ignorant about gun owners.

Highlights:

  • Finnish Mosin Nagant history and technical details.
  • Swedish Mausers.
  • Ammo quality and it’s effect on accuracy.
  • Once gun friendly Finland, now turned anti-gun.
  • Glock 34 review, IDPA related and self defense related.
  • Why I’ve retired my Glock 34 for a few months.
  • Smith and Wesson M&P Pro Series Pistol.
  • Performance Center Trigger Jobs.

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Episode 68 – Shoot Him To The Ground.

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“Shoot him to the ground” is probably what most civilians will be concerned about when defending themselves with a handgun.  Tune in for information from Matthew Temkin on vertical indexing and an actual 911 call.  I also expand and add to the subject from the Personal Armament Podcast regarding defensive accuracy. I’ll put in my 2 cents.

Highlights:

  • News from Utah regarding gun rights.
  • Listener feedback.
  • Shoot Him to The Ground Defensive accuracy skills.
  • How to stop your aggressor quickly.
  • Freedom Raffle.
  • Inherent Accuracy, Combat Accuracy, Defensive Accuracy.
  • We haven’t won the gun rights battle yet.
  • Acceptable penetration for defensive ammo.
  • Carrying your gun when working for a non gun friendly employer.

P.S.  Don’t forget to join me at the Gun Rights Radio Forum and also at Today’s Survival Show.

Episode 63 – What’s your concealed carry rig?

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Choosing a concealed carry rig and concealed carry method that’s right for you is a daunting task.  Should you use IWB, AIWB, OWB, small of back, ankle or pocket carry?  There are thousands of choices and it’s hard for me to know what’s right for you.  However, listen in and I’ll do my best to help you make your decision.

Highlights:

  • OWB Belt Carry holsters.
  • IWB carry holsters.
  • Appendix carry (my favorite.)
  • Retention.
  • Rough side out.
  • Trigger protection.
  • Shoulder holsters.
  • Small of the back.
  • Pocket carry.
  • Ankle carry.
  • Accidents seen because of poor holster selection.

This podcast inspired by personal experience and a great post by Sherman House.

Please remember to join me on the Gun Rights Radio Forum and my YouTube Channel.  If you can support the show with a donation, I would appreciate it, but more importantly thanks for listening and letting me have a blast doing this podcast!

Subscribe on iTunes or on this website.  Safe shooting,

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Episode 53 – Interview with Longrange Tactical and RBCD Ammo, Fully Automatic Weapons

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Full Auto Weapons, RBCD Ammo and Oklahoma SB 1685.  The is the first telephone interview on The Handgun World Show.  In this episode I called up a friend of mine who want’s his name to be anonymous, but we discuss the Oklahoma SB 1685 which would join 8 other states in making firearms that are manufactured in Oklahoma exempt from Federal regulation.  There are many differing opinions on this subject.  I try to bring forth all viewpoints as I can so that there is something for everyone on this show.  We also discussed RBCD ammo and fully automatic weapons and what is an assault rifle?

If you would like to connect with other like minded gun owners, please feel free to join me and other listeners on the forum at Today’s Survival Show (another podcast of mine.)  We have an excellent forum there, click here.

Also, don’t forget to support the Handgun World Show if you can, but even if you can’t, I won’t be offended.  Thanks for listening to me talk about one of my favorite hobbies!

Take Care and Safe Shooting.

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Episode 46 – Combat XS Big Dot Sights and Point Shooting opinions

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The XS handgun sight system does take a bit of time to get used to because it does not present  classic “square post in a square notch” sight picture offered by other sights. To line up XS sights, the shooter needs to place the large front dot in the center of the shallow V rear notch. When this is done correctly, the large white dot will sit on top of a white line in the center of the notch. XS calls this “dotting the ‘i.'”   Whichever visual representation you wish to use does not matter as long as the job gets done.

The 24/7 sight has the advantage of having a white front dot with a green tritium dot in the middle, and the rear white line has a green line in the center. I find the combination of the black, white and green sight easier to acquire than a plain white sight. At close range (15 yards and in) the front dot goes on top of where you want to shoot. At farther distances, rounds will hit at the top of the sight dot.

In this episode I will discuss more on XS Big Dot Sights and let you hear from some shooting experts about these sights and about point shooting vs using your sights.

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Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Episode 32- Laser Sights and How to Perform Reloads

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Laser sights and tactical reloads are the 2 primary subjects of this podcast.  First I’ll cover the advantages and disadvantages of laser sights on your handgun, plus a special audio clip on laser sights from an expert.  I discuss this subject at the request of a listener.  Also, I’ll talk about performing emergency reloads and a testimonial from another listener! Please keep the feedback and show suggestions coming.

Highlights:

  • How laser sights can help you shoot under stress
  • What type of laser sights are the best in my opinion
  • How to train with laser sights
  • Emergency Reloads
  • Tactical Reloads

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

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Episode 25 – Sights For Your Handgun and Holsters (cont.)

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Sights For Your Handgun and Holsters (cont.)  A few more thoughts on holsters and different carry methods, then I transition into selecting sights for your gun.  There’s a huge difference between sights for your carry gun and sights for your target gun.

Highlights:

  • More on holsters like fanny packs, coat carry, vest carry and purse carry.
  • Pocket holsters.
  • Why I don’t like gun vests.
  • Concealed carry sights vs. target sights.
  • Concealed carry belts.
  • XS Big Dot Sights.
  • Warren Sevigny Competition Sights.
  • Black on black target sights.
  • Fiber optic front sights.
  • Will you even use your sights?
  • Point Shooting.

Thanks for listening,

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Episode 23 – Reliability vs Accuracy, which is better?

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Reliability vs. Accuracy, which is better for a defensive handgun?  I tackle that argument and do my best.  In this episode I cover some tips on how to achieve both and what to look out for.  Also, in segment 2, you will hear a little more about the gun control debate (which never seemss to end.)  Then in segment 3 I get back to the reliability vs. accuracy issue.

Highlights:

  1. Audio Clip from The Young Turks show regarding gun owners
  2. Listen to the host of The Young Turks show call gun owners morons, idiots and out of touch with reality!
  3. How ammo affects accuracy
  4. What you should NOT do to your defensive handgun
  5. How much is your life worth?

Shooting

Bob Mayne

Handgun World Show

Episode 21 – Handgun maintenance, lubrication and taking handguns on airplane tips (legally.)

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Maintenance and lubrication are important to the functionality of your handgun, especially if you will bet your life on it.  Also, can you travel with your handguns (airplane?)  Yes, I do it a lot, so I give you some tips on that too.

Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!