Remington 1911 R1: A twin, not a clone
By Miguel C. Gil Come to think of it, there is little that we can write about the M-1911 A-1 pistol in 2013, that couldn’t have been written by someone else in 1973, or for that matter, even in 1943! But gun manufacturers keep trying to reinvent the wheel, so to speak, in order to fill the seemingly eternal consumer demand for this century-old design. … Continue reading Remington 1911 R1: A twin, not a clone
Armscor XT-22: A cross-breed, of sorts
Photos by Iris G. Gil .22-caliber conversion kits have been produced for the M1911 for almost as long as the pistol itself has existed. Most conversion kits made over the years entail swapping out the entire slide assembly with one intended for the .22LR. More recently, big names in the 1911 scene such as Kimber and Night Hawk Customs have thrown their hats into the … Continue reading Armscor XT-22: A cross-breed, of sorts
Armscor M22: More than just a 10/22 clone
By Miguel C. Gil Photos by Iris G. Gil It is said that “imitation is the most sincere form of flattery.” If such is indeed the case, then the folks at Sturm, Ruger & Co. should be feeling very much flattered, and probably a little bit peeved, by the recent introduction of the Armscor M22 semi-automatic carbine. The growing popularity of fast-paced “mini rifle” events … Continue reading Armscor M22: More than just a 10/22 clone
Girsan MC21 .45: Modern Ottoman’s Pistol
By Miguel C. Gil For a nation whose official motto is, “Peace at home, peace in the world,” Turkey is steeped in martial tradition. Names like Osman I, whose expansion ambitions gave rise to the Ottoman Empire in the 13th century and Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who is credited for founding the Turkish republic in 1923, are forever etched in world history. Shades of a colorful … Continue reading Girsan MC21 .45: Modern Ottoman’s Pistol
Bersa BP9cc: Surprising Sub Compact
By Miguel C. Gil The Home Defense Journal (HDJ) editorial staff was given an opportunity to evaluate three pistols from the extensive product line of P.B. Dionisio & Co., Inc. in our continuing quest to discover new products to fill the home defense niche. Of these three handguns, the Argentinian-made Bersa BP9cc was the last one we test fired. The fact that it is the … Continue reading Bersa BP9cc: Surprising Sub Compact
CAA RONI: extra oomph for the home defender
By Miguel C. Gil The pistol-to-carbine conversion chassis was a novel concept that excited the Filipino shooting community from the very start. Being able to transform the highly popular Glock pistol into something that looks and feels like a submachine gun was a great novelty. In a country of fickle gun laws and where the private purchase of military-type carbines is discouraged with heavy licensing … Continue reading CAA RONI: extra oomph for the home defender
Tactical Pens: your gun ban proof last option
By Miguel C. Gil It is difficult to resist the urge of beginning this article with the over-used saying that “the pen is mightier than the sword!” But the advent of the “tactical pen” has given a new and quite literal meaning to this old adage. What are tactical pens, anyway? The simple answer is that they are pens with reinforced housings and tips designed … Continue reading Tactical Pens: your gun ban proof last option
Small victories at the 1st Firearms Enthusiasts Day
By Miguel C. Gil The true significance of holding the 1st Firearms Enthusiasts Day last April 20 went far beyond its entertainment value. Many view the event, which was held at the MetroTent, Ortigas Center, as the first honest-to-goodness attempt to galvanize legal gun owners into unified force able to actively pursue their collective interests. For too long a time, government regulators have treated legally-armed … Continue reading Small victories at the 1st Firearms Enthusiasts Day
Gun enthusiasts’ show of force
By Miguel C. Gil The Philippine’s first Firearms Enthusiasts Day was a big success, if the number of attendees was any indication. Thousands of Filipino gun aficionados flocked to the Metro Tent at the Ortigas Center last Saturday in what was seen as a show of force even as the Election Gun Ban remained in effect. No firearms were brought or displayed at the venue, … Continue reading Gun enthusiasts’ show of force
Yaya Quest
By Anna Garcia Being a mom to a two-year old boy, I may not have much experience compared to other moms out there who’ve decade’s worth of stories to tell. I’ve had four yayas (nannies) in my two and a half years of being a mother, plus the few months prior to my giving birth. I must say, finding one and incorporating her to the … Continue reading Yaya Quest
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