Thursday, January 23, 2014

Conceal Carry Insurance

After doing some light research on conceal carry insurance. I have found a few options that may work out. I have listed them in no particular order below.

Chris Monge

Owner of Affordable Insurance & Author of "The Gun Owner's Guide to Insurance for Concealed Carry & Self-Defense."

Article 1 & 2

Self Defense Insurance Comparison from: Misfires and Light Strikes

Body Armor

IIIA SPARTAN SOFT BODY ARMOR – SEMI-FLEXIBLE

I have been searching for affordable yet effective body armor for SHTF situation. This armor from The Target Man is the best I have found so far. These are available for around $100.

Some benefits of our IIIA soft armor include

Light weight – Approximately 1 lb (+/-) per plate.
Stab resistant
Durable – Kevlar/Thermoplastic of your body’s curvatures
Budget friendly
Often used as Pack Armor as well!

Our IIIA armor is lab certified in accordance with NIJ 0101.06. Our armor WILL defeat .357 / .44 Magnum, and it will absorb much of the blunt force trauma.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Smith & Wesson M&P SHIELD™ .40 S&W

M&P SHIELD™ Accessories.pdf

Smith & Wesson’s new M&P SHIELD™ is a slim, concealable, lightweight, striker-fired polymer pistol. Available in 9mm and .40 S&W, the new M&P SHIELD features a slim design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the M&P Pistol Series. From the pistol’s easily concealed one-inch profile to its optimized 18-degree grip angle, the M&P SHIELD offers professional-grade features that provide consumers with simple operation and reliable performance.

Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W for proven stopping power, the M&P SHIELD features a high-strength polymer frame with a black, durable, corrosion resistant finish, coated stainless steel slide and barrel. Both models are standard with a 3.1-inch barrel, which contributes to an overall length of 6.1 inches and an unloaded weight of 19 ounces. For fast tracking and smooth target acquisition, the M&P SHIELD is standard with a 5.3-inch sight radius and has been enhanced with a short, consistent trigger pull measuring 6.5 pounds. Featuring a quick and audible reset made possible by the striker-fired action, the M&P SHIELD allows multiple rounds to be placed on target both consistently and accurately.

ALL BACKED BY OUR SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY.

Availability subject to applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

SKU:180020
Model:M&P40 SHIELD™
Caliber:.40 S&W
Capacity:6 Round & 7 Round
Action:Striker Fire
Barrel Length:3.1" / 7.874 cm
Front Sight:White Dot
Rear Sight:White 2-Dot
Overall Length:6.1" / 15.5 cm
Frame Width:.95” / 2.413 cm
Overall Height:4.6” / 11.684 cm
Weight:19.0 oz / 538.7 g
Frame Material:Polymer
Barrel/Slide Finish:Black 68 HRc
Trigger Pull:6.5 lbs. +/-
Sight Radius:5.3” /13.3 cm

Storm Lake Conversion barrels

Conversion barrel for your .40 S&W M&P to shoot less expensive 9mm rounds or higher velocity .357 sig rounds.

Smith & Wesson M&P40c - Compact Size, Thumb Safety

SKU:106303
Model:M&P40c
Caliber:.40S&W
Capacity:10 Rounds
Barrel Length:3.5"
Action:Striker Fire Action
Front Sight:White Dot Dovetail
Rear Sight:Steel Low Profile Carry
Overall Length:6.7"
Weight:21.9 oz.
Grip:3 Interchangeable Palmswell Grip Sizes
Material:Polymer Frame/Stainless Steel Barrel and Slide
Finish:Black, 68 HRc
Purpose:
Personal Protection

Professional / Duty

Recreational

357 Sig 135 Gr. FlexLock® Critical DUTY®

Velocity (fps) / Energy (ft-lbs)
MUZZLE	50	100
1225/450	1125/379	1050/330

Trajectory (inches)
MUZZLE	100	200
-1.50	-5.40	0.00

“Barrier Blind” Performance!

The Critical Duty 357 Sig meets FBI established protocol standards for penetration and terminal performance through all FBI test barriers.

The FlexLock® bullet features the Hornady® exclusive Flex Tip® technology that enhances barrier protection and prevents clogging, for terminal performance. A massive jacket-to-core InterLock® band locks the jacket and core together for high weight retention. Plus, the Critical Duty® line features low-flash propellants and nickel-plated cartridge cases with sealed primers and case mouths.

Rugged 135 grain FlexLock® bullet
Flex Tip® design prevents clogging and enhances barrier penetration
InterLock® band locks the core and jacket
Low-flash propellants
Nickel plated cartridge cases
Sealed primers and case mouths

Critical DUTY®

Designed to meet the needs of those who demand superior barrier penetration and prefer a full-size handgun for their personal protection, Critical Duty® is loaded with the tough Hornady® FlexLock® bullet that delivers virtually “barrier blind” performance when shot through common urban barriers.