Tuesday, December 16, 2014

How to Carry a Full Sized 1911

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When it comes to choosing the “right” gun to carry, you will find that there is no “right” gun.  It depends on so many factors: your size and shape, where you carry, ammunition availability, recoil, ability to be concealed, state and federal laws, and so on.  For me, the choice is a full sized, full weight 1911.  Now let me get two things out of the way: what the firearm is, and why I carry a 1911.

The firearm is a Taurus PT1911, and before you get on me about choosing a Taurus, I like getting things at lower prices, and after hundreds and hundreds of rounds, I have had no issues that were not ammo related (see my issue with PCM Starfire).  My reason for a 1911?  Well, no other reason than the fact that I love 1911s, and I like the .45 round.  I am not getting into a caliber debate, because with modern ammunition technology, I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of a .22, .380, .38, 9mm, .45, or anything.  It’s all deadly, and it will all hurt.  So, moving on…

So how do you conceal a 1911?  No matter how you look at it, it’s a big and heavy gun.  Let’s take a look:

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She’s a beast, but with the right holster, the problem is solved.  First off, carrying a 1911 inside the waistband is probably your best bet at concealment.  What I use is the Galco Kingtuk.  A good friend of mine said that a carry gun sometimes can only be as good as the holster it is in.  He is right.  With a quality holster like this one, you can feel confident in knowing your draw will be the same each time.

Glaco Kingtuk
Now it’s time for me to review the holster.  Now, I haven’t been wearing this for a few days and now I think I’m qualified to review it.  No: I’ve been using this holster exclusively for over a year.  So here it goes…

First off, let’s address the weight (about 2.8 lbs loaded [1.27 KG]).  The two, one inch wide clips on either end do a fantastic job of spreading the weight out over a great surface area.  You don’t even need a fancy gun belt to accomplish this.  I wear a $10 belt from Walmart where the leather is separating and the stitching is coming out, but it still works just fine.  Just make sure your belt is tall and somewhat thick.

The leather itself keeps most of the firearm off your body except for the grip.  So you don’t have to worry about the safety digging into you.  The small piece of Kydex really does a good job at firearm retention.  I have run a few times with this holster on, and I felt confident the 1911 would stay in place.  For a full on sprint, I would hold the gun down just to be safe.  To help keep the giant firearm concealed, the holster has about a ten degree cant which keeps the butt of the gun from sticking out.

The holster is very comfortable, and easy to wear.

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Back to main topic…
Now that we’ve covered the holster, let’s get back to concealing the firearm.  As you can tell, it really comes down the holster.  You also want to wear a shirt that is the correct size for you.  Something too tight will cause a 1911 (like any firearm) to print.  Depending on where you live, that may not be a problem, but that could get you in trouble in some states.

Since a 1911 does have a long grip, do be careful about bending and reaching.  When I do that, I have a problem with my shirt finding its way to a resting position on the back of the grip, exposing the firearm.  Depending on where you live, this could be illegal, as it is for me.  A quick exposure by way of everyday activity is “legal” here (in Florida), but if I don’t correct the issue after noticing, or fail to notice and don’t pull my shirt back down, I could be in some serious trouble.

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So how about a 1911 while driving/sitting?  In all honesty, it’s not too bad.  Now, with a long barrel, when you sit, it may poke the seat.  With your body pressed against the holster, the firearm remains “locked” in the holster, but it is tight.  A firm sit down could push the firearm out of the holster, but the likeliness of that happening seems very slim.

When driving, it can be annoying.  I have bucket seats in my car, so they tend to try and cup your body.  With a 1911, the seats do push the firearm more into your side, but anything around 30-45 minutes of driving is quite tolerable.  I’ve driven as far as an hour and forty-five minutes with it, and it didn’t bother me too much.  You just may have to move the holster up a little more.

All in all, it is easy and comfortable to conceal a full sized 1911.  If you love 1911s, this may be something you are interested in doing.  I do each and every day.  Just make sure you get the right holster, dress appropriately, and you’ll be fine!

How do you carry your 1911?  Let me know in the comments below!  Don’t forget to check us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!



Saturday, December 6, 2014

Gun Review - Springfield XD-9 Mod.2

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In the world we live in today, there are MANY options for small compact handguns for around $500.  Competition is high, but this did not stop Springfield Armory from trying to take that number one slot.  If you have spent any time around Springfield’s website or social media sites, then you are quite aware that they have been promoting the XD-9 Mod.2 very hard.  Recently, thanks to Southern Guns LLC, I got my hands on one to review.

Let me start out by saying that I have never been a fan of the XD line.  Needless to say, I went into testing this with that in mind, but I was opened minded.  The first thing I noticed about it was the way it looked.  In the past, I have found XDs to be, well, ugly.  This one is not too much better.  The second thing was when I picked it up.

I have big hands.  The 13 round flush magazine allows my pinky to wiggle freely.  It leaves nothing for me to grip onto.  Granted, this is a subcompact gun, but a small pinky extension would have done wonders for me.  Now, they do have an extended magazine that holds 16 rounds, but I personally think that sticks out too far.  That may be great for the range or as a backup magazine, but if you are going to carry a compact gun, you don’t want to turn it into a full sized firearm.  Regardless, out of the box, both magazines fed just fine.

One of the first things you’ll see and feel (besides lack of pinky support) is the textured grip.  Oh, my, gosh does Springfield promote this.  They are so proud of this texturing.  They have named it “Grip Zone” and everything!  After all that, the extended magazine that they send has the old texture on it.  Normally I wouldn’t think twice about that little inconsistency, but if 50% of your promo video is focused on the texture, don’t skimp out and forget the magazine.  Regardless, it does feel very good.  You get a very good grip purchase, and it’s easy to keep a hold of during firing.  The only downside I would see it that if you drop this in the dirt or have dirty hands, it may be tough to clean, but since it’s made of polymer, perhaps water will do the trick.

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The slide is thinner then the outgoing model, and they have a nice fiber optic front sight.  I do really like the sights.  They are very easy to see, and they line up well.  I should also say that I enjoy the trigger.  There is a little bit of play, but when you pull it back far enough, it’s light, clean, and consistent.  I am not picky about triggers for the most part.  For me, if I know it will go bang, I’m fine with it, but it is nice to be able to know confidently when the trigger will break.  With this, I know.

With all of that out of the way, how does it perform?  Well, I did do some testing at a practical and expected distance of five yards, and the grouping was pretty good.  Could I hit the same hole over and over again?  Maybe if I tried hard enough, but I was content with the four inch rushed shooting that I did with it.  (Rushed because one would not use this gun for target shooting, but adrenaline pumping self defense.)

The one thing I do really like about Springfield is the extra goodies you get.  While it comes with two magazines (which is now pretty much standard), you also get a small holster, double magazine pouch, a loader, replacement fiber optic sights, and the other typical stuff (like the manual).  While you may not use that stuff, it’s nice to have.

All in all, I was surprised by this little gun.  It’s a good little shooter, but still ugly.  Even more so with the words “Grip Zone” on the side.  They might as well write, “Hold Here” on the side.  However, it does what it is supposed to do, and pretty well.  Am I going to rush out and get one?  No, but I know someone will.

What do you think about this gun?  Let me know in the comments below, or let me know on Facebook or Twitter.  Thank you again to Southern Guns LLC for the hookup.



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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

SCCY CPX-2 Guiderod and Spring Upgrade

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By now it should be no secret that I am a fan of SCCY Industry’s CPX-2.  It’s small enough to fit in a pocket, yet big enough to be intimidating.  It holds 11 rounds of whatever 9mm you want to put in it (10+1), and all that can run you a street price of just $250.

However, it may have its share of problems, but that’s what the no questions asked warranty is for.  After that, there still are things that can be better.  That’s what after market is for.  Galloway Precision has all the goodies for the SCCY.  A while back they sent me some Traction Grips for it, and now I have their upgraded guiderod and spring. 

According to Galloway Precision, this 20lb spring will help reduce felt recoil and muzzle flip over the standard 16lb one from the factory.  They say the stainless steel construction is more durable then the stock one as well.  I put those claims to the test, and while I was pleased with some aspects, there were also some aspects that left some things to be desired.

I shot three targets while at the range at 20 feet away each.  Target 1 was 20 test shots with the original spring that I took off camera (as I was filming the test).  Target 2 is 10 rounds with the original spring on camera, and target 3 was a bunch of rounds with the new spring on guiderod also on camera.  If you take a look, you can see that my grouping actually increased in size with the last target.  Granted there are a lot more rounds on the paper, and if you watch the video, you will noticed that I aimed at different places of the paper with different magazines.  Still, there was a difference.

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One may say, okay, there must have been a change in the operation of the firearm to cause the change in shot placement.  Well, I know I didn’t feel much, but I figured that must have been the reasons.  However, when I played the video back, muzzle flip was at 30 degrees both times.  I don’t know if the spring and rod made a difference, but it changed my shooting until I got used to it at the end again.

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All in all, it part is very reasonably priced, and for that reason alone, it may be worth upgrading a part on a “cheap” gun.  Take a look for yourself by checking out the video and let me know what you think.  Do you want one of these for you SCCY?  Head on over to Galloway Precision and get one for your SCCY today!

Any suggestions on what you’d like to see next?  Let me know in the comments below, or tweet us at @RandomFirearm!  Be safe, and keep shooting!  Also, thank you to East Orange Shooting Sports for allowing me to use their range for these tests.



Monday, December 1, 2014

PMC Starfire (.45) Review


When it comes to self-defense rounds, there are plenty of options out there on the market.  Most people tend to go for a good old fashion hollow point.  Even if you just decide on wanting to have a “hollow point”, you still have tons of options available for you.  While we could spend all day with caliber options, let’s put that aside, and I’ll tell you that I carry a .45; a 1911 to be exact.

If you have not gathered by all the SCCY posts, I do enjoy a good bargain, so my 1911 is a used Taurus PT1911 that I got from a local gun shop.  Following the same budget minded avenue, when I first picked up some hollow points to carry, I settled on the PMC Starfire due to its reasonable price online and good reviews.

On paper, here are the stats about the rounds:

Caliber: .45 ACP
Grain: 230
Bullet Type: Starfire
Velocity: 850 fps
Price Per Box: $10 - $15 (USD)

Everything about it points to the round being a good defensive carry round.  You can find a good amount of YouTube videos of people testing these rounds, which I watched.  I decided that I would purchase a box.  This is where things got interesting.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Southern Guns, LLC


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Let’s face it: the age of local mom and pop shops is fading.  Most people can get all of what they want by heading to their local Wal-Mart, or with a couple of clicks on the internet.  When it comes to gun stores, it’s no better.  In many instances, you can go online and get what you want at a decent price.  If you go into a local gun shop, usually everything is marked up like crazy. 

However, I recently came across a local gun shop that gave me everything a big box store could, but with the interaction of a mom and pop shop: Southern Guns, LLC.

After hearing that name and going to their website, you’d think these guys have their own reality show on A&E.  I was worried about jacked up prices, limited stock, and so on.  Their prices online seemed pretty low, so I figured I’d stop by.

Right after walking through the door, I was greeted by the owner himself.  He asked if I needed help, and how I found out about the shop.  He, along with the rest of his staff, was quite friendly and very helpful.  I told them I was just looking around, and I was.  I looked into their cases and noticed the prices on some of their products, and the selection of products.  The prices are what you’d see on used guns, but these were all brand new.

I’m talking Smith and Wesson M&P15s for $599, bolt carriers for $99, Magpul Pmags for $9.99, Glocks for around $500, and so much more.  As we all know, what kills most local gun shops is lack of ammo.  These guys had it all including 9mm, .380, and more other difficult to find calibers in stock.  So how about the prices on the ammo?  As close to those low internet prices that you’re going to find.  Everything was so reasonably priced.

So now you have your ammo, you picked up a new H&K, but you’re about to leave because you don’t want a run-of-the-mill AR15 off the shelf.  Well, these guys happen to not only be full service guns smiths, but have their own AR15 company called Alpha Omega Weaponry.  They have the parts around the shop for you to build the exact AR that you’re looking for.  You can also pick up a safe to put it all in.

Now you have all your stuff, but you’re off to your local range to spend $100 on your concealed carry class to carry your new H&K.  Well, what do you know?  These guys offer the same high priced course you can get elsewhere, but for $30 this summer (2014).

I could babble on about how impressed I was with this place, but let me sum it all up with one sentence: this is the last gun store I will need to go to.

The next time you are in Central Florida, you need to stop by this place.  Not local?  Then check out Southern Guns online and place your order.  You will not be disappointed.  When you stop by and you’re asked how you found out about this place, make sure you tell them that The Random Firearm sent you!

Have any more questions about Southern Guns or other local gun shops?  Tweet us @RandomFirearm, or leave your questions in the comments below.  Stay safe, and keep shooting!  (Oh, and when you run out of ammo, don’t forget to stop by Southern Guns for a refill!  Your wallet will thank you.)

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

SCCY CPX-2 Traction Grips

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If you have read my full review on the SCCY CPX-2, then you know what a fan I am of the little gun.  One of the main things I like about is the grip on it.  The stippling covers just about all of the grip, and you get a really good grip purchase from it.  However, from what I’ve learned from my time on Earth is that just about everything can be better.  Enter the grip overlays by Traction Grips for the CPX-2.

I have a full video showing the unpacking, installation, and very first opinions of it on YouTube, but I will say here, that I really like these grips.  I was able to get a hold of these (no pun indented) when Galloway Precision was gracious enough to send me a set to review.  Aside from this product, they also have a trigger kit and stainless steel guide rod for the SCCY.  If you have SCCY (or other compact firearms) you need to check them out.

Installing these rubber grips (in either black or grey) is very straight forward.  First you have to clean your grips, then peel off the backing on the overlays, and stick them on.  Sound simple?  It is.  When I was a kid, I always had a hard time putting stickers on something evenly.  I can’t tell you how many model cars I put together where the racing strips looked as if they had been put on by a drunken person.  Needless to say, I took my time with these.

After they are lined up in place, and stuck down well, they REALLY feel nice.  As I said, you had a good grip before on the SCCY, but with these textured rubber overlays, it now sticks to your hand.  Galloway Precision has them listed on their site for $10.50.  That’s an absolute steal for something that will give you this much control over your firearm.

I will say that the second day I had these on my SCCY, the lower finger grove insert has begun to peel up on both sides, as I mentioned in the video I feared it would.  It is only a matter of time before dirt or other inside-the-pocket goodies find their way under there, and it loses its stickiness completely.

Aside from that, I really like these grips.  If you have a SCCY, you need these.  It’s as simple as that.  You also cannot go wrong with the price that Galloway Precision has them offered at.

Do you have any more questions about this product?  Want to know more about the SCCY? Then feel free to tweet us @RandomFirearm, or leave them in the comments below.  Interested in the SCCY?  Check out our full review, and our review on the best warranty that I think is out there (it’s SCCY’s).  Stay safe, and keep shooting.

SCCY CPX-2 No Questions Asked Warranty

 

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Warranty Review - SCCY CPX-2

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Just about anything these days come with a warranty.  For most things, an industry standard is 30 day.  On the 31st day, something usually goes wrong.  Firearms generally have a much longer warranty time period.  Some offer lifetime warranties.  Recently, many of my purchases have been geared toward which company offers a better warranty.  Smith and Wesson offers one, but only for the lifetime of the gun under the original owner.  Taurus offers one, but I hear they are harder to get a hold of.  SCCY, also offer one.  It’s probably the best.

After you open the box your SCCY firearm came in, one of the first things you’ll see is a card advertising the “No Questions Asked” warranty for the life of the gun, not the owner.  I thought, “okay, we’ll see.”  Seeing that the SCCY CPX-2 that I bought was “cheap”, I figured this may come in handy down the line.

Seeing that the SCCY CPX-2 is a new firearm in general, there are bound to be some issues.  Right out of the box, I noticed one magazine slid into the pistol no problem.  The other, however, I had to smack for it to lock in place (both magazines were using the pinky extension baseplate).  Not really a BIG deal, but I figured it was strange since it didn’t happen with the others.  I swapped out the extended baseplates for the flat ones (which I don’t like), just to see if the problem went away.  It did.

That led me to believe that it was that one baseplate.  I emailed SCCY through their website, and very soon they emailed me back with a name and number to call.  After calling that number, that specifically named person answered the phone.  After explaining the problem, he said, “We remolded the baseplates.  Just call the factory (gave me the number), and ask to speak with (name here).  Tell them I sent you, and they’ll send you some new baseplates out."

I did what he said, and after telling them it was only one giving me the problem, in less than a week, I received four new baseplates in the mail: two flat, and two with the extension.  They were all remolded, and they all worked PERFECTLY.


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That was my first encounter.

The first time I took my SCCY to the range, it functioned flawlessly.  I then cleaned it, put my defensive ammunition in it (147 grain Hornady Custom hollow points), and put it away, carrying it occasionally in my pocket.  The second time I took it to the range, I was getting a failure to extract after about every other round with both magazines.  This was quite displeasing.  I decided to email SCCY again.

They gave me the same number and name to call as before.  Perhaps he is the regional rep.  Regardless, he said to call the factory and speak to a different person, and they would take care of me.  After a short conversation with that person, I was emailed a shipping label, and I boxed up my firearm and shipped it out.

THE NEXT WEEK (yes really), I got it back with a brand new slide.  They even replaced the slide lock/release with the new version (which I was both happy and unhappy about.  See my full review for more information).  While talking to the gentleman at the factory before sending it out, I asked if they test fire it before sending it out.  He said they load both magazines fully, and test fire.  Now THAT is a test.  The slide actually looked a little different then my original, so perhaps there was a new version of it.

Regardless, the “No Questions Asked” warranty service was phenomenal.  It was crazy fast, and did not cost me one cent.  I hope I do not have any more problems with the SCCY, but if I do, I know that I will have no problems getting it fixed.



Do you have any questions about the warranty service that I did not answer?  Ask in the comments, or tweet us @randomfirearm, and we’ll answer them!  Be safe, and keep shooting!

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Quick and Dirty Review: SCCY CPX-2


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Many people are always looking for affordable/cheap things these days.  I am no different for some things.  When I decided to take up jogging, I wanted something that I could fit in my pocket that wouldn’t break the bank.  Naturally I decided to check Armslist.  It was there that I really decided to do some research on the SCCY CPX-2 since I found a dealer selling them for $245 brand new.  With an MSRP around $330, and a street price around $300, this deal seemed like a no brainer.

I did a little bit of research, then jumped on it.  After holding it in my hands, putting it in my pocket, and getting a feel for the seller, I walked out with my new firearm after only paying $245 for it (that included tax and the background check.  Crazy, I know).

Let’s cover some of the basics of it:

Caliber: 9mm (+P allowed in limited quantities)
Capacity: 10+1
Barrel Length: 3.1”
Overall Length: 6”
Height (Magazine Baseplate to top of sights): 5” (with pinky extension) 4.5” (without)
Width: 1”
Weight: 15oz
Action: Double Action Only
Firing Mechanism: Hammer Fired
Materials: Polymer frame, stainless steel slide
Sights: Fixed three dot

Ships With:
  • Cardboard box
  • Two, ten round magazines
  • Trigger lock (with two keys)
  • Four magazine baseplates (two pinky extensions, and two flat)
  • Sample MFR-7 gun lubricant
  • Manual
  • Various Advertisements
  • No questions asked, lifetime (of the firearm, not owner) warranty
  • Test fired case

For the $245 I paid, you get one hell of a gun, and quite a bit with it.  It looks good, feels good in the hand, and shoots well.  Now my every day carry is a full sized 1911, so I’m used to heavy guns, all metal, and a big ol’ .45 round.  This thing felt very small in my hand, yet big at the same time (if you are able to understand that).

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Size and Carrying
It shoots a 9mm round, and it’s a double stack magazine.  Both of those factors mean you’re most likely going to have a bigger gun all around.  As I mentioned, I was looking for a pocket gun.  This is a little big for that in some cases.  This does fit in most of my jeans, and most of my shorts with the pinky extension.  It does print a little due to its width, which may be a problem for you.  However, if you have bigger pockets, it will feel/fit fine.  I keep it in a cheap Blackhawk Sporter inside-the-pocket holster (size four) that I found at Walmart for $10.

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Looks and Feel
The flat finish on the stainless steel slide paired with the black polymer frame really makes this gun look like costs a lot more than it does.  The finger grooves in the grip paired with side and back being stippled almost to the slide really give you a good grip/feel on the firearm.  The fixed three dot sights are very visible and sturdy.  The gun comes with a “cushioned” backstrap designed to make recoil less aggressive, but I honestly didn’t notice anything extraordinary.

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Features
As I mentioned, it comes with a three dot sight system that is highly visible, yet doesn’t physically stick out too high.  The version I have has no external safety, which I prefer.  The original slide lock/release was a flat and flush piece of metal.  It was almost impossible to use since it was so small and stiff.  After a warranty service, that I’ll get into later, SCCY replaced it with an uglier yet VERY easy to use polymer coated one.  The magazines, parts, and gun itself are all made in house, making this 100% American made.

Firing
Firing this little gun is as easy as pulling the trigger, for a long time.  Since this firearm has no safety, and it’s double action only, it has a very long and very heavy trigger pull.  However, it is very smooth and predicable.  There is a very short amount of play/travel a very slight grit moment, then a smooth, heavy, predicable pull and break.  The reset is smooth and forceful (in a good way).  It’s not really what you expect from a “cheap” handgun.

There is some recoil, but it is very manageable.  Keep in mind that this is a relatively small gun firing a 9mm.  The recoil is snappy, but if you are familiar with firearms, it’s no big deal.  I think the first part of your hand that would get fatigued from shooting it for long periods of time would actually be your trigger finger from the long and heavy pulls.

Accuracy is what you would expect from a little gun: you will hit your target at 25 feet, but beyond that, you should take your time.  At 45 feet, I accidently shot the binder clip off that was holding my target in place.  I was slinging lead a little faster then I should have been for accuracy, so the fault was mine.

Loading the magazines out of the box was VERY difficult.  I could only get eight rounds in one, and nine in the other.  SCCY advised me to load them as best as I could, let them sit for a week, and try again.  That loosened the spring, and now they load very easily.

Warranty
Let me just plainly put this: the warranty service is EXCELLENT.  I will be giving the warranty service its own review shortly, so I’ll keep this short.  I have had two problems, one minor and on major, and both were corrected quickly at no cost to me without question.

Reliability
The first time I took the CPX-2 to the range, it was flawless!  The second time I was having a failure to extract about every other round with both magazines and brand new brass cased ammo.  I will be brief here because I want to do a full review on the warranty service, but all I did was email them about the problem, I sent it out, and it was returned with a new slide in a week.  It was a strange situation, but that will hurt the reliability factor.  The gun itself has parts that are somewhat loose fitting in the gun.  What other gun has loose tolerances that lasts forever?  That’s right, the AK-47.  Let’s see if that works for the SCCY as well.

Disassembly
Taking this gun apart and putting it back together is very straight forward and easy.  You do need a flat head screwdriver, or something like that, to take out the one pin holding it together, but aside from that, it’s simple.

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Overall
All in all, I really like this gun, and it remains my pocket carry gun when I don’t feel like having the 1911 on my hip.  I cannot say enough good things about the warranty service provided by SCCY, and you really can’t go wrong with the price of this.  I do recommend this gun to anyone on a budget, or anyone who just doesn’t want to overpay for a good quality pocket gun.

Concealability as Pocket Gun: 6 out of 10
Capacity: 10 out of 10 (literally)
Accuracy: 6 out of 10 (depending on distance)
Reliability: 8 out of 10
Warranty Service: 10 out of 10
Price: 10 out of 10

If you have any other questions about the SCCY, feel free to leave it in the comments.  Or tweet us @RandomFirearm, and we’ll answer them.  Be safe, and keep shooting!

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