Dry fire—or dry practice—is the act of training with your firearm by aiming at a safe target and pressing the trigger on an unloaded gun. It’s one of the safest, most effective ways to build confidence because you get to focus on fundamentals without the distraction (or pressure) o …

Reinventing a Classic RevolverIf you’ve been anywhere near the firearms community this year, you’ve surely heard of the new Lipsey’s exclusive Smith & Wesson Ultimate Carry (UC) J-frame models. Lipsey’s, long known as a leading distributor for firearms and ammunition, has also built a reput …

What up, everyone! If you're wondering whether XS Sights are the right choice for your firearm, you've come to the right place. When we are out in the world and people ask us “What are XS Sights”, we have a variety of different answers and we wanted to address them all in this blog. We're not just a …

A couple of weeks ago, several of the team sat down to discuss the new Lipsey’s Ultimate Carry J-frames and look at the progression of the S&W 642 from its introduction up to the new UC variant. One of the guns we had out to look at was the 442 Ultimate Carry that I’ve got for writing a revi …

POV from a female. What to consider when you decide to conceal and carry for protection. As a woman who carries a firearm for concealed carry, there are several important considerations to keep in mind to ensure safety, comfort, and effectiveness. Here are some key factors for women to consider when …

Plastic fantastic. Tactical Tupperware. Glock “Perfection” - virtually everyone alive is familiar with the name, thanks to Glock’s overwhelming dominance of the law enforcement and concealed carry markets and their widespread use in the entertainment industry. Everyone from your neighborhood …

In the realm of self-defense and personal protection, firearms are becoming a popular choice for women who are serious about their safety. But choosing the right gun can be a daunting task, particularly for those who are new to firearms or have specific needs. This blog post is tailored to provide a …

The Glock 19 has been the undisputed “king of the hill” of American handguns for decades. It is the de facto concealed carry gun, the plainclothes cop gun de rigueur, and the preferred sidearm of the United States Special Operations Command. The Glock 19 enjoys a popularity and ubiquity that no sing …

Glock handguns were a revolution in firearms technology when they came along in the 80s. Utilizing a polymer frame that had never been seen before positioned the Glock as something of a novelty. The film Die Hard 2 catapulted it into the public consciousness with a bunch of patently false state …

Who doesn’t love a road trip? Especially if you get to work on guns. A few weeks back, team XS’ marketing and engineering team hit the road and traveled down to San Antonio to take the Glock Armorers professional training course at Nardis Gun Club. Nardis has an absolutely beautiful facility; if yo …