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Selecting the Right Firearm

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:56:10 +0000

Choosing the right firearm.

When you are looking at buying a firearm, whether it is your first or just another one to add to the collection, there are a number of things to take into account. Lets start with purchasing your first firearm.

So you have decided to purchase your first firearm. Great! Welcome to the community of people who believe in the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Now, the questions to ask are: why did you buy the firearm, and what do you intend to do with it. Did you buy it for hunting, home protection, personal protection, or for a duty weapon? Do you plan to carry this either open or concealed, or leave it in the closet, under the bed, or in the corner? All of these are very important questions that need to be asked before you make the decision.

It is pretty much an accepted fact that the Shotgun is probably the best home defense weapon. For a weapon that you don't intend to carry, there is very little that will provide more protection and less risk of collateral damage with penetration through walls and such. There are also a number of rounds now being made for the 12 gauge shotgun providing a wide variety of protection options ranging from non-lethal all the way to "death squad." One of the first firearms I would recommend adding to your personal collection if you are looking for home protection is definitely the 12 gauge pump action shotgun shotgun. Consider a shorter barrel like an 18" or 18.5". This will provide more room for you if you ever have to move through your home in a tactical manner.

If you have decided that you want to purchase a handgun for personal and home protection, there are a number of things that you need to consider. First, bigger is not always better, and lying to yourself will only hurt you. You have to select a firearm and a caliber that you can handle. Just because your neighbor swears by the .45ACP, doesn't mean that is the right round for you. It comes as a system. If you select a caliber and a firearm that are more than you can control, or shooting it is a bit intimidating, then you have made a fatal error. Yes, practice will make it better, but if this is something that you are going to rely on to save your life, you have to be comfortable with it. Secondly, make sure that the firearm fits you from a physical size standpoint. If you have big hands, and a strong grip that's great! If you don't, it isn't a big deal, you just have to make sure that you have something that you can control and keep a strong grip on. I recommend that you test fit multiple firearms, make sure that the fit in your hand feels natural. Many of the manufacturers are now offering adjustable grips to help with this. But, if the firearm that you are looking at doesn't offer that and it really doesn't fit, don't try to force it! If you have a shooting range in your area, see if the rent firearms. If they do, consider a rental of something that you are interested in. This could be one of the best investments you make.

The Deal with DuraCoat

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:19:17 +0000

Why should anyone DuraCoat a firearm in their collection, or maybe purchase a new firearm from T & Z Armory that has already be Duracoated? Well, lets talk about all the reasons that DuraCoat refinishing is a great option.

The first and most beneficial feature of DuraCoat is that it will not corrode. Any item on a firearm that has been DuraCoated, will NOT corrode. That means that it will not rust and it will not pit. This feature alone makes a DuraCoat finish worth the price, as it will allow you to keep you collection of personal firearms looking and operating as though they were just out of the box for years to come.

Secondly, DuraCoat does not wear. Most people who carry a firearm for personal protection know that if the holster you carry is leather, it will wear a firearm finish like sand paper. This is not the case with DuraCoat. It can stand up to more holster draws than any other product on the market...and we guarantee it!

The third reason to order DuraCoating services for your firearm is the personalization aspect. Everyone wants to express themselves, if you are a "gun person" why not express yourself at the range. If you are a woman, and the best color on you is purple...we can do that, and protect the firearm all at the same time.

Wait, there is more! Another reason to order DuraCoat is that it is impact resistant. Unlike many other products on the market, DuraCoat has an elastic property to it as it is an epoxy and not a ceramic "bake" finish. Once DuraCoat has been allowed to completely cure, which takes around thirty days, it is virtually indestructible. The only way it is going to come off of your firearm is to put it in a blast cabinet and crank up the PSI!

Finally, if you are law enforcement, security, a serious hunter, or military and need a finish on your firearm that provides a completely non reflective surface, there is a DuraCoat option for that also! DuraCoat Tactical is a line of ultra flat colors designed to eliminate reflectivity from any surface that it has been applied to. Snipers, hunters, and SWAT members all find this to be a very valuable finish.

So that's it! That is the deal with DuraCoating. It will not corrode, wear,or crack. It is available in an amazing number of colors, and can be tailored to your personal preferences or needs. If you are interested in hearing more, shoot us an email at DuraCoat@tzarmory.com and we will be happy to discuss more options!

Thanks for reading, and Happy Shooting!

The Illusion of Control

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:00:29 +0000

Glock Model 27 .40

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 05:52:10 +0000

A little Glock History.

The Glock "Safe Action" pistol was debuted in 1982 with the release of the Glock Model 17 9mm pistol. Before this time, Glock Ges.m.b.H had never produced a firearm, but the 17 engineered by Gaston Glock was the beginning of something big! The "plastic gun" was not initially received well in the firearms world, and had many people and law enforcement agencies worried about not only the durability, but more importantly the reliability. I think that we can all appreciate the firearm now, as it is the most widely used pistol brand for law enforcement agencies in the United States, as well as the many national armed forces across the world. Now every major manufacturer has a polymer framed pistol. You know what they say...imitation is the best form of flattery.

No one ever said that the Glock was a "pretty" gun. Hell...it isn't even cute. But, it is reliable, durable, and confidence inspiring. I personally carry the Model 27 (gen 3) as my personal protection weapon, and I have probably put 7,000 rounds through the firearm, and I do not remember the first round ever not feeding, stove piping, double feeding, not ejecting, or any other malfunction that you can think of. I carry the model 27 with a two round mag extender, I managed to still have about six Winchester Black Talon rounds, so those are the first six rounds out of my mag. I carry it in a Fobus paddle holster, or when need be, I put it in a Galco ankle rig when I feel that discretion is more important. It is equipped with Trijicon 3 dot tritium night sights. There is nothing that makes me feel more comfortable than looking up at the top of the gun safe at night and seeing those little green lights, just so I know where it is.

So are there criticisms about the Glock? Sure! Again, it is not cute, the grips are not the most ergonomic (which Glock addressed in the 4th gen update), the sights are not adjustable...ok, I am out of them, I can't think of anything else.

The Glock "Safe Action" pistol is a great addition to any personal, commercial, or government arsenal. Whether or not you like Glock, or their pistols, you can not dispute their reliability, durability, and accuracy.

T & Z Armory gives this firearm two thumbs up.