Tag: shooting

  • HK VP9 A1K: A Compact Contender

    HK VP9 A1K: A Compact Contender

    Introduction As with any pistol I review, the primary goal is to give our students—and anyone relying on us for sound information—an honest and unbiased opinion on gear that may be chosen as life-saving equipment. The HK VP9 A1K stood out as a compelling candidate for that scrutiny. HK’s updated take on the striker-fired compact…

  • HK VP9 A1K First Impressions: A Compact Contender

    HK VP9 A1K First Impressions: A Compact Contender

    By Jeff Boren Full transparency—I’ve long been a fan of the HK VP9 series and have owned several over the years. So, when my friend—and HK brand ambassador—Howard Marbury told me a compact variant was on the horizon, I was excited to get my hands on one. As soon as one hit our distributor, I…

  • The Crucial Role of Index and Visual Discipline

    The Crucial Role of Index and Visual Discipline

    Introduction: In the shooting community, much of the discussion centers around the tools of the trade—usually it’s the gun, but often, especially these days, with the emergence of Pistol Mounted Optics, the sighting systems we choose to mount on our pistols.  Whether it’s the latest set of high-contrast iron sights or the latest and greatest pistol…