Kel-Tec CP33, Pistol Optics, Varmint Cartridges, FN 509, Racking the Slide, Shotgun Accuracy, Eye Dominance & More!

The Shooter's Log by Cheaper Than Dirt! | [View in Browser]( [Cheaper than Dirt]( [CP33]( [Review: Kel-Tec CP33]( it comes to new ideas in gun design and manufacture, the true innovations are few and far between. General improvements and detail changes are common. A truly different firearm may be refreshing. The CP33 pistol is a large handgun that handles better than it seems it should. The pistol is balanced well. [Read More]( [Optic-Mounted Pistols]( [The Advantages of Optic-Mounted Pistols]( For many years, I considered handgun-mounted red dots a gimmick for fun shooting or competition and little else. With steady improvement in handgun optics and the ability to co-witness sights, their viability for personal defense has improved a great deal. I decided about three years ago to get into an extensive program and evaluate red-dot handgun optics. The results have been very interesting. [Read More]( [Varmint Cartridges]( [5 Best Varmint Cartridges: Factory Edition]( In any list of the “best,” there is going to be discussion (and perhaps even arguments) over the choices that are left off. That is sort of the point, as it makes it fun for further discussion. My criteria for best factory varmint cartridges are as follows: flat shooting out to at least 300 yards, minimizes fur damage, capable of an ethical kill on coyote-sized game and is available from the factory. [Read More]( [FN 509]( [Review: FN 509 Compact]( FN (aka Fabrique Nationale Herstal) has been a front-runner in service and reliability for more than 100 years. From among the first striker-fired pistols in 1910 to the first high-capacity 9mm in 1935, Fabrique Nationale has earned a tremendous reputation. The company's new pistol, the FN 509, is a result of development of a modern handgun that would meet military requirements. [Read More]( [Rack Slide Load Pistol]( [Racking the Slide and Loading the Pistol: Efficiency Tips]( proper sequence and technique used in loading a pistol has an effect on reliability. As an example, the seven-round magazine of a 1911 pistol is straightforward to load. The Kel-Tec CP33 magazine requires several steps to load properly. Most pistols are somewhere in between. Racking a slide seems simple enough, but some shooters have difficulty with slide manipulation. Let’s look at the steps necessary to ensure reliability and to load the pistol without strain and difficulty. [Read More]( [Slug Accuracy]( [Scoping Out Shotgun Slug Accuracy]( For the past 50 years, I have always had some type of 12-gauge shotgun. My first shotgun was a 12-gauge Mossberg 500 pump. My grandfather was hesitant to purchase this for me—I was 12 or so at the time—as he had used proven Winchester and Remington types. However, I liked the looks of the Mossberg and the rest is history. Today, I own and use several makes, but Mossberg shotguns are still on the front line. [Read More]( [Week-In-Review]( [Week-In-Review News Roundup: May 2-8, 2021]( Check out our Week-In-Review News Roundup, where you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the shooting industry, as well as our favorite reader comments and #RangeDayFriday photos. [Read More]( [Eye Dominance]( [New to the Knowledge Center: Eye Dominance Guide]( When it comes to shooting, eye dominance and the role it plays is a question that comes up a lot. Do you keep your left eye closed? Right eye? Or do you keep both eyes open? It depends on your eye dominance. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about eye dominance and how it pertains to shooting a firearm. [Read More]( Win This AR-15! [RDF]( [New Loyalty Reward ]( To redeem, [select one of these #rangedayfriday shirts,]( add it to your cart, and enter your reward code at checkout. Not a loyalty member? [Join today!]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( P.O Box 162087 Fort Worth, TX, 76161, US © 2021 CTD, Inc. All Rights Reserved If you want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, unsubscribe [here](