Canik Rival SFx: A Complete Review

Why did I buy this gun? I was running a Beretta 92FS in competition–DA/SA–and I didn’t fancy the heavy first round trigger pull or the need to toggle the safety off the buzzer but was in love with the crisp SA trigger pull. On top of that, the 15-round capacity of the 92FS was causing some undesirable, but planned reloads. As a result, I went hunting for a decent striker fired gun. It ended up being between the Walther PDP series and the Canik Rival.

On Training: Dry Fire

Dry Fire is the simple act of running your gun without any ammo. This involves charging your firearm and dropping the striker or hammer. You may have heard that this is bad for your gun: It is not.

The Complete P320 Uncommanded Discharge Discussion

Investigations have revealed that over 100 individuals have reported unintentional discharges of the P320, with at least 80 injuries documented. I’ve put together a comprehensive archive of what I feel are the most notable incidents.

On Pistol Fundamentals

I’ve got a short article regarding some important fundamentals of pistol shooting. To get good, these should be revisited, analyzed, and practiced routinely. These simple fundamentals are: Stance, Grip, Sight Alignment, and Trigger Pull. All of these play a role in accuracy and recoil management.

First Time Gun Buyer’s Guide

Buying your first gun is like buying your first car. There isn’t a correct choice but there are plenty of bad choices to be made. It is going to be overwhelming when choosing your first firearm. However, it does become easier when you break it down based on the purpose of your purchase.