Posted by Team Armscor on Jan 3, 2022 2 Minute Read
Defending your home from life-threatening invaders requires a serious tool that won’t let you down in the heat of the moment. If that time should come, make sure you’re ready and properly equipped.
Here are a few 1911s for home defense on which you can depend.
This one's a great option if you’re interested in having caliber diversity. This combo model allows you to use 22TCM or the drop-in 9mm barrel. It's a great option for plinking on the range, and the 17+1 capacity adds extra value as a home-defense option.
If you want something with a history of proven firepower, the TAC Ultra FS in 45ACP is right up your alley. Best of all, you can pack in 14 rounds instead of just eight. Mount a flashlight to the accessory rail to top it off for home defense.
Looking for a reliable nightstand pistol to keep next to your bed? The compact size of the TAC Ultra CS won’t hog space and still gives you the essentials for a home-defense pistol.
For those looking for high velocity and don’t mind a little extra kick, consider using the TAC Ultra in 10mm. It has a high-visibility front sight, a tough parkerized finish and battle-ready G10 grips.
Whether you’re a lifelong 1911 fan craving something modern or a GLOCK enthusiast curious about a new feel, the STK200 offers a striking blend with a classic 1911 grip that meets GLOCK 19 versatility.
“The STK200 was designed as a striker-fired pistol that 1911 fans could fall in love with, but there are a lot of features that the STK200 includes that GLOCK fans could appreciate,” explained John McClain from Armscor.
The STK200 isn't trying to convert GLOCK shooters completely. Rather, Armscor's STK line of firearms is meant to combine the best parts of striker-fired handguns and 1911-style pistols into one strong, hybrid firearm.
So let's get into the key differences between the STK200 and the GLOCK 19.
Once you’ve grasped how caliber works and what makes bullets behave the way they do, it’s time to get familiar with the ammo choices you’re most likely to encounter in stores — and on the range.
It’s time to break down the advantages and disadvantages of today’s most common handgun calibers with Armscor’s expert, John McClain, and get some advice from him.
Imagine squeezing off a shot at a target nearly 80 yards away — not with a rifle, but with a 9mm carbine. Now imagine doing it while jet-lagged, surrounded by international competitors and representing your country on the world stage. That was the challenge at International Practical Shooting Confederation's (IPSC) PCC/Mini Rifle World Shoot in the Czech Republic.
For veteran shooter John McClain, representing Team USA at the inaugural PCC/Mini Rifle World Shoot wasn’t just a competition — it was a complete mental, physical and logistical marathon.
Let’s break down what made this match so unique—and how one U.S. shooter pushed through setbacks to bring home gold.