Recent content by jrs1911

The first 1911 I ever fired was a Wilson Combat model that cost about $2500+. Not being able to afford that model, I test fired about 10 different manufacturers 1911s before choosing the S&W. In my opinion, the S&W was closest to the Wilson. Smooth as silk and accurate as can be. I think you did...

I agree that a shotgun is a great home defense weapon. However, I would personally recommend a 20 gauge. It has less recoil than a 12 gauge and can easily be shot by your wife. They make 20 ga #3 buckshot shells that can be quite effective for HD. I also would recommend cutting the barrel off...

Nothing against S&W products but you may want to look a the Sig P238. This little gun is somewhat like a 1911 in design and operation. It has less recoil than any of the blowback 380s on the market. Only downer is the price. It will fit in your pocket quite nicely. I love my wife's little...

Home self defense weapon My choice is a sawed off (to minimum legal length) 20 gauge pump shotgun with a tactical grip/stock and self defense rounds (#3 or #4 buck). It is short enough to be handled in close quarters, has a minimal recoil, relatively good stopping power and that "pump shotgun...

Recently received the latest American Rifleman with a special article on 380 ACP pistols. Of the eight they reviewed, only two were blowback. We recently purchased a Sig P238 and love it. It is basically a minature 1911 and is really sweet to shoot. My wife has had some stovepipes but I have...