Completing the custom 1911 project
The custom rebuild 1911 project started in August and documented in detail on SigForum has been completed. Check out the final photos of this fantastic project!
Grayguns’s Practical Fundamentals: Who is it for?
The Grayguns training crew and I frequently encounter prospective students who dismiss our Practical Fundamentals handgun course program as "too basic" for their level of skill and training. Nearly as often, we'll talk to a shooter who believes his skills don't meet our prerequisites for attendance. Both perspectives can't be right, can they?
Lubrication of Sig Sauer pistol rails
This article is about what I personally recommend for lubricating Sig Sauer pistols. I have different methods for lubricating other guns, but this article is focused on the Sig Sauer pistols. My philosophy: If metal rubs metal, it needs grease between the parts.
Training Opportunities
Western Massachusets East Coast Grayguns Extravaganza May 21-23
Grayguns has confirmed dates for our third annual trip to western Massachusetts in May. We’re calling this one the Great Grayguns Extravaganza since we’re offering our most popular training program with some very unique additional opportunities. [Read more about this training opportunity] Read More →
Practical Fundamentals scheduled for Oct. 23-24 in El Cajon, Calif.
Grayguns Inc. is returning to the Project 2000 Range in El Cajon, Calif. in late October for another great shooting opportunity. This year, there is an option for one or two training days. Don’t miss this opportunity … just bring an open mind and be willing to learn. [Read more about this training opportunity] Read More →
Articles and Other News
Physics and short .45 caliber pistols – a discussion
Let’s discuss some of the factors affecting the functioning of pistols in general, and short 45’s in particular. To contribute to this discussion, head over to SigForum and join in. Let’s imagine a theoretical pistol, say a .45 caliber firing a given load, in which magazine timing efficiency and lockup were basically constant values. This means that the magazine requires a minimum... [Read more]
The cure for the plastic Sig Sauer guide rod
So, why do we consider the Grayguns rods the best? Our beautifully finished and tough FAT rods set the replacement standard for solid stainless-steel P-series Sig Sauer guide rods. [Read more] Read More →
Examining training opportunities – finding value and meeting objectives
As someone who takes a lot of classes and teaches a lot, I spend quite a bit of time around the range. With some of the training craziness that has shown up on YouTube recently, I thought I’d share my personal litmus test on examining techniques that you pick up at classes and from your shooting buddies. All men are naturally race car drivers and porn stars. So we tend to rate a course, or technique... [Read more]


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