Coffee Review: Bones Coffee Flavors

First off, I bought this coffee with my own money, I am not being compensated for my time.  The prep products I feature are ones that I also purchased. Methods: I tried the coffee two ways, normally brewed and cold brewed.  I purchased the coffee whole bean, not ground.  Here's how I prepared it: I … Continue reading Coffee Review: Bones Coffee Flavors

A Case For The DA/SA For Your Carry Gun

I just ran across this piece on ITStactical.com, and figured that readers of my "What Gun Should You Buy" series would appreciate the perspective.  I'll link it below.  I didn't really address the aspect of picking an action for your first gun, though in retrospect I really should have. Since this isn't written by me, … Continue reading A Case For The DA/SA For Your Carry Gun

Kinetic Energy, Momentum, & Knockdown Power

First, we need to agree upon terms.  These are what these terms mean, and how they will be used for the rest of the post. Kinetic Energy = (1/2)*mass*velocity², and is measured in foot-pounds. (a grain is 1/7000th of a pound) Momentum = Mass*velocity, and is measured in pound-mass-feet per second Knockdown Power = Fantasy, … Continue reading Kinetic Energy, Momentum, & Knockdown Power

Don’t Buy Cheap Holsters

I guess this is technically an extension of my "What Gun Should I Buy" series, though this isn't actually about a gun.  That doesn't mean that holster selection is any less important.  In fact, there is a good argument to be made that holster selection is more important than gun selection.  For reference, read this story.   … Continue reading Don’t Buy Cheap Holsters