Tag Archives: Gun Reviews

MSP -20, Ruger LCR Review

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Ben Branam reviews his newly purchased Ruger LCR revolver. Ben is the host of the Modern Self Protection podcast and my co-host here on the HandgunWorld Podcast.

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Modern Self Protection Podcast

MSP – 18, Compensated or Ported Pistols

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Should you use a compensated or ported gun for concealed carry? I received an email from a listener about this subject, so Ben and I got together to answer that question. This is a subject I’ve never talked about on this podcast, so I was thankful for the emailed question. We also did a short review on Springfield XD and XDS pistols.

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Modern Self Protection Podcast

My EDC Store

Glen Tate’s 299 Days Book

Ep. 212 – A Call To Action

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First, I answer some listener voice mails regarding, how to find a good gunsmith, becoming and NRA Instructor, breaking in a new handgun, the Taurus .380 pocket pistol and training. Then I discuss the current gun control debate and a call to action.

Links:

Taurus TCP .380 Caliber Pocket Pistol

How to become an NRA Instructor

Shooters Club Podcast

My EDC Store

MSP – 15, Ambidextrous 1911 Shooting

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Ben Branam discusses how to shoot a 1911 pistol with both hands and the implications of a single sided thumb safety vs. ambidextrous thumb safeties.

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Shooters Club Podcast
Ruger SR 1911

Ep. 208 – Buying your first handgun and listener voice mails

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What to look for when buying your first handgun. This episode is about what not to look for actually. It’s just my opinion of course, but it’s based on a great deal of experience of my own and others. Also, I cover voice mails about aftermath of a self defense shooting, post election gun and ammo purchases, a Beretta Cheetah and more. This episode also features an audio clip by Massad Ayoob and Tom Gresham recorded for Guns And ammo called Action Plan.

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Tom Gresham and Massad Ayoob Video

Shooters Club Sign Up

Ep. 207 – RMR Glock 19 Review, by Ben Branam

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Ben Branam reviews his Glock 19 with a Trijicon RMR red dot sight. This is a pretty neat set up. Ben shot several hundred rounds through it and offers a very non partial review of his 3rd generation Glock with an RMo2 red dot optic.

Links:

TSD Combat Systems Glock 17 or 19 with Trijicon RMR optic

Modify your Glock or M&P slide to fit an RMR optic

Beyond Concealed Carry Class

Shooters Club

Ep. 202 – Another Mixed Bag of Gun Talk

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This starts with a review of the Taurus 709 slim 9mm pistol, submitted by a listener named Todd. Then I discuss several voice mails regarding a SIG pistol, Walther PPK pistol, concealed carry in New Jersey, accidental discharges, getting started in IDPA and more. Thanks for listening.

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Taurus 709 Slim 9mm pistol

Beretta Neos

Walther PPK

Shooters Club Podcast

MSP- 5 S&W Shield 9mm Review

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Ben Branam reviews my S&W M&P Shield 9mm pistol. After our recent training class, we got together and I let him shoot my little Shield. So Ben took it home and did a review on it. He does a very good job of pointing out the positives and negatives. There’s a lot of positive feedback on this gun, but few people point out the negatives. There are some negatives, so this is a very fair review. I did a video review on this gun and also shot it at the range. Visit my Youtube channel (HandgunWorldShow) and check it out. Thanks for downloading and listening.

Links:

S&W Shield 9mm Review on HandgunWorld Podcast Youtube Channel

Modern Self Protection Podcast

Smith and Wesson M&P Shield 9mm

Black Mamba Holster

MSP-4 Desert Eagle (.44mag) Review

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Ben Branam reviews his .44magnum Desert Eagle. I’m looking forward to shooting it this weekend. The Desert Eagle is an Israeli made firearm that is one of the most recognizable firearms in the world. Enjoy this brief review. Please check out Ben’s podcast and blog at Modern Self Protection. Link is below. Thanks for downloading and listening, Bob Mayne, Ben Branam.

MSP-3 Ruger P89 Review

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Ben Branam reviews his Ruger P89. This episode starts with a couple of listener voice mails and my comments. Ben discusses the details of his Ruger p89. Thanks for downloading and listening, Ben Branam and Bob Mayne.

 

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Fire Dragon Recoil Springs

EFK Fire Dragon

Episode 132 – A mixed bag of gun talk (again)

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This week is a mixed bag again, because I didn’t really have only one single topic, so I combined a few topics into one show. You’ll hear a rebuttal from un-named trucker regarding my review of the Glock 26 a few weeks ago. Then Al Vennemeyer from Stealth Defense Holsters joins me again for a follow up from a few weeks ago. I also discuss the oppressive Maryland gun laws and why they really don’t allow concealed carry. Generation 4 Glocks are also a topic of this show. Also many thanks to Jason at Concealment Solutions for adding an extra giveaway to my fundraiser. Links can be found on the GRRN forum. Once again, thanks for downloading and listening, Bob Mayne, Handgunworld Show

 

Episode 129 – Shooting at arm’s length.

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You never know when and where someone who want’s to harm you, will strike. Often times we are in a compromised position or perhaps your attacker is even so close, that they are at arm’s length or even closer! Violent encounters don’t happen like a competition match. There’s no timer, no scoring system and no re-shoot. Not to make fun of competition at all, because as you know, I totally enjoy it and support the shooting sports. But the main topic of this show is what to think about when shooting at arm’s length distance. So I reviewed and excellent article by Jon Payne of Suarez International on this subject. Some of this is from my personal experience during the training I recently took under him. Also, Jon Hodoway has more to say on how to pick a firearms trainer and ammunition ballistics. You’ll also learn about the Wall Drill. A dry fire practice technique taught by an Army Reserve shooting instructor. I also cover some listener emails on subjects like the Glock 26 as a back up gun and appendix carry. Finally, you’ll hear my review of the Smith and Wesson model 39-2. I recently had a chance to shoot one for the first time. Links for all of these can be found on the Gun Rights Radio Network forum. Thanks for listening, Bob Mayne, HandgunWorld Show.

Episode 127 – $1200 Glock 21SF and a mixed bag of gun talk.

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A lot of people think they need to make serious modifications to their gun to be able to shoot it well. A couple weeks ago, a shooting buddy of mine decided to pour about $600 worth of upgrades into his new Glock 21SF, then did a range test to see if he could shoot it better. Listen to this episode to find out the results. Are modifications really worth it? Is there a point of diminishing returns? Would you be better off to spend that same money on ammo and training? Do you need a trigger job? What is the 1,000 round trigger job? These are questions I attempt to answer in my own way on this show. You’ll also hear a brief post match discussion between me and Steve and Rick from the Powerfactor Show. For those of you who have emailed me questions and comments, I’ve also handled some of the backlog of emails I’ve received. Thanks for sending them in. Links to the topics can be found at the Gun Rights Radio Network Forum. Bob Mayne, HandgunWorld Show

Episode 121 – Taurus PT 24/7 DS review

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This episode starts with a review of the Taurus PT 24/7 DS, 9mm that a listener let me borrow for T&E. Overall, I give this gun high marks. There were some features I didn’t like, but I have to say that this is a very reasonably priced gun that gives you a lot of features and it was very reliable. But I give you my usual unbiased review after shooting over 100 rounds through it. The second half of the show is dedicated to listener emails and questions. I also pick on IDPA a little bit even though I love the sport. This is the last week to take advantage of the drawing for a free admission to the CRG Suarez International Class in Dallas this month. Just invest in my Shooters Club Podcast and I’ll email you your ticket number this weekend. Thanks for listening, Bob Mayne, HandgunWorld Show

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Taurus PT 24/7 Pro DS

Gun Rights Radio Network Forum

Episode 116 – Shooting range chatter.

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Shooting range discussion is the main topic of this show. As many of you know, I like to shoot the Real World Gun shooting match at Dallas Pistol Club. After the match, I interviewed 3 shooters who also listen to this show to get their opinions on the match and what they learned from it. We also discussed carry guns. One shooter, who is an avid USPSA shooter, kind of surprised me when we talked about his carry gun. I really stunk in this match. I had one stage that was horrible and it destroyed my score. But I was able to pull off a couple of real good shots that made the whole match worthwhile. As I’ve mentioned quite often, you just can’t practice some of this stuff at a square range. So this podcast should help you experience some of it. I also answer some listener questions and emails. Next week I will do a review of the High Noon Alter Ego and the High Noon Hideaway holsters I’ve been using lately. Don’t forget to join the GRRN forum and my YouTube Channel too. Thanks for listening, Bob Mayne – HandgunWorld Show