Short notes on firearms I’ve actually shot.

Staccato C2

2011-style 9mm pistol

A compact 2011 that shoots like a full-size gun. Great trigger, flat shooting, and an excellent platform for learning what a modern double-stack 1911 can do.

Shadow Systems MR920P

Optics-ready 9mm pistol

A duty-grade Glock-pattern pistol with an improved grip, slide serrations, and an optics cut that’s actually usable. A solid step up from a stock striker gun.

ZevTech OZ9

Modular 9mm pistol — bronze barrel

Zev’s take on the Glock platform with a steel receiver, interchangeable grip modules, and a slick bronze barrel. Smooth, flat, and very shootable.

Canik SFX Rival-S

Steel-frame competition 9mm

A lot of pistol for the money. Steel frame soaks up recoil, the trigger is better than it should be at this price, and the included accessories are generous.

Springfield Prodigy DS Comp 5"

2011-style 9mm pistol

A 5-inch double-stack 1911 with a factory comp and a Level 2 tune & performance enhancement from Perfect Zero. Runs hard, shoots flat, and the comp makes follow-up shots fast.

Tuned by Perfect Zero

Tikka T3X TAC A1

Precision bolt-action rifle

My go-to for learning precision rifle. Chassis-stocked, smooth bolt, and stupid accurate out of the box. Great on the 100, 200, and 300-yard lines at Cherry Ridge.

Ruger RPR

Precision rimfire / centerfire rifle

The Ruger Precision Rifle is an accessible entry into long-range shooting. Available in calibers from 22 LR up to 338 Lapua, with an adjustable chassis and AR-style controls.

MPA BA PMR Pro II

Premium precision rifle

My premium long-range rifle. Built for serious precision work and right at home on the 900-yard range at Griffin & Howe. This is where small adjustments show up on steel.

Glock 43X

Slimline 9mm pistol

A slim, single-stack-friendly grip in a double-stack format. One of the most carry-friendly Glocks — comfortable, concealable, and simple to run. A great first handgun for someone with smaller hands.

Glock 48

Slimline 9mm pistol

Essentially a longer, thinner sibling to the 43X. The slim profile slides easily into a carry rig and the extra barrel length gives a slight recoil and sight-radius edge. A clean, no-nonsense carry gun.

Glock 22

Full-size .40 S&W pistol

A duty-size .40 that's been carried by law enforcement for decades. More recoil than a 9mm but still manageable, and the full-size frame keeps it shootable. A solid choice if you want .40 S&W in a proven platform.