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Smith & Wesson Metal Carry Comp - Pretty big fail

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Aug 95 min read

Smith & Wesson Metal Carry Comp - Pretty big fail

The M&P Metal Carry Comp i s a really cool idea for a gun - but a pretty big failure in how it was executed. It has design issues and...

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Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 - The king of pocket carry guns

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Aug 27 min read

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 - The king of pocket carry guns

For a lot of people concealed carrying a small .380 ACP pistol is the only thing that makes sense. The guns are small, light weight, and...

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Apr 106 min read

2024 - Budget Competition Optics <$300

So it's 2024 - we've got a bunch of options in play that cost all the money - but what about those just wanting to dabble and dip their...

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Feb 1, 20236 min read

Czechmate Modifications for 2023

I recently borrowed a friends Czechmate pistol and was able to shoot it side by side with my current open gun - the Bul Armory Ultimate...

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Springfield Armory Prodigy - 4.25" and 5" guns - first look - optic choices

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Sep 14, 20227 min read

Springfield Armory Prodigy - 4.25" and 5" guns - first look - optic choices

The 2011 has been a staple of the competition market - and for a long time they were unreachable to many. Fast forward to now - with an...

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Nov 11, 20219 min read

Humble Marksman's Recommendations

With YouTube changing it's policies left right and center and a need to continue to fund channel operations - I moved my affiliate links...

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Nov 8, 20213 min read

FTP Optics Alpha 3 - 8k Update

About 2 years ago the FTP Optics Alpha 3 (located here - you can save $15 with affiliate code "HUMBLE21" at checkout- yes it's an...

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Glockstore Glock 34 gen 3 w/ RDS Give away

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Oct 7, 20211 min read

Glockstore Glock 34 gen 3 w/ RDS Give away

My friends over at the Glockstore have a series of giveaways going on right now. This one made sense for my audience as it's a...

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Canik Mete Series - Top 5 Optics choices

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Oct 3, 20214 min read

Canik Mete Series - Top 5 Optics choices

The Canik Mete Series is brilliant. I recently reviewed it on my YouTube channel - and for about $500 it's the best pistol going for...

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Aug 6, 20213 min read

Rock Island STK100 - Nearly Brilliant - unfortunately disappointing

The Rock Island Armory STK100 had me really excited... until I shot it very seriously. If you just show up to the range and only make...

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Beretta 92FS Upgrades - A guide to getting the most out of an Italian Classic

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Jul 29, 20213 min read

Beretta 92FS Upgrades - A guide to getting the most out of an Italian Classic

The Beretta 92 is one of the finest shooting guns that is often overlooked in this modern age of polymer striker wonder nines. Whether...

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Jul 29, 20214 min read

Saving Money with Shooting as a Hobby - Part 1 - Equipment & Ammo

Shooting isn't an inexpensive hobby. When you're brand new to it - you think you're maxed out on what you can responsibly afford and...

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FTP Optics Alpha 3 Six and Eight MOA model - Review

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Jul 27, 20214 min read

FTP Optics Alpha 3 Six and Eight MOA model - Review

Fast Toys Performance is predominantly a performance auto parts webstore - but the company is run by Phil - a competitive shooter. Not...

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Palmetto State Armory Dagger 9mm Review - One to watch - literally - it has an issue

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Jul 19, 20217 min read

Palmetto State Armory Dagger 9mm Review - One to watch - literally - it has an issue

The PSA Dagger was announced at SHOT Show 2020. Everyone got excited - then nothing happened. Well - a lot happened. COVID happened. ...

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Ruger Max-9 - A review of the Micro Compact - but does it deliver?

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Jul 1, 20215 min read

Ruger Max-9 - A review of the Micro Compact - but does it deliver?

Ruger is long known for making the very finest in .22LR plinking pistols and rifles. Their American line of rifles is very accurate. ...

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CZ Shadow 2 - Optics Ready - Review of one of the best Carry Optics Guns

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Jun 9, 20215 min read

CZ Shadow 2 - Optics Ready - Review of one of the best Carry Optics Guns

The CZ Shadow 2 immediately became one of the most popular guns in IPSC and USPSA Production division. To that point way back in the day...

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Setting up a Glock for IDPA or USPSA in 2021

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Jun 1, 202110 min read

Setting up a Glock for IDPA or USPSA in 2021

A Glock in it's base form is a plenty capable pistol - totally fine for use in competition. The problem is that the ergonomics of the...

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Building A Better Shooter Season 1 Episode 3 - Charlie Perez - Trevorgate

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May 28, 20210 min read

Building A Better Shooter Season 1 Episode 3 - Charlie Perez - Trevorgate

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IDPA Holster - Ghost Civilian Holster - 360 with D Clip

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May 25, 20214 min read

IDPA Holster - Ghost Civilian Holster - 360 with D Clip

Recently I started shooting some indoor IDPA matches at the range a half mile from my house. Usually I race in USPSA but my roots are in...

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Review - The Taurus GX4 - Everything the G3C wanted to be - but better.

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May 22, 20214 min read

Review - The Taurus GX4 - Everything the G3C wanted to be - but better.

The Taurus G3c is often repeated as being the best value concealed carry gun across the internet. My own experiences with the G3c...

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