JulieG’s favorite firearms, accessories and shooting tools that help you become a better shooter.
Ah… The 1911. There’s something special about this iconic pistol that has maintained popularity all these years. The single stack holds a special place for me among my favorite firearms for several reasons. It was the first gun I became competitive in the sport of practical shooting as a junior shooter. It’s also the platform […]
Check out the newest pistol from Smith & Wesson and my latest video on the Optics-Ready M&P®9 M2.0™ Compact Pistol. I really enjoy shooting this gun and if you’re looking for an out-of-the-box compact-size pistol that’s too easy to mount an optic to the slide, you’ll definitely want to check this one out. Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact OR available […]
Trijicon RMRcc is an ideal size for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield
The wait is over! Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center launched the M&P Shield EZ in 9mm yesterday. I love being able to share new products with you and Smith & Wesson sent me the silver, no thumb safety version. Check out my Facebook Live on this new edition to the EZ lineup. And because my […]
Life has been especially unpredictable. If you follow me on social or here on the blog you know why. If not and you’re new (welcome and thank you), the short version concerns our daughter’s battle with the rare autoimmune disease juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). Being a parent has taught me many things but the lessons I’ve […]
SHOT Show… Truthfully I am still catching up from the intense week of the NSSF’s Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show. This year it was not only a grueling 5 days plus travel, but I also caught the flu and ended up with bronchitis. It was all worth it though. SHOT is the kick-off event […]
The expert engineers at Federal Ammunition knew there could be a better, easier and safer way to hunt with a muzzleloader. New for 2020, Federal Ammunition is launching FireStick, a proprietary and newly-patented muzzleloading propellant system that is safer and easier to use than ever before. Developed with Traditions and Hodgdon, this new system revolutionizes […]
Smith & Wesson introduces the next evolution of the personal protection pistol Smith & Wesson Inc. today announced that it has expanded its award-winning M&P Shield EZ pistol series to include the new M&P9 Shield EZ, chambered in the popular 9mm caliber. Built for personal protection and every day carry, the M&P9 Shield EZ further expands the M&P Shield EZ pistol platform, which was released in 2018 and features an easy-to-rack slide, easy-to-load magazine, and easy-to-clean design. Lane Tobiassen, President of Smith […]