In the mid 1950s, still during the early years of the Cold War, the M1 Garand was showing its age. … Continued
Writer Profile: Chris Baker
Chris Baker joined the Lucky Gunner team in 2011 and, among other roles, serves as the editor of Lucky Gunner Lounge.
Chris has a broad interest in all types of shooting activities, but he’s most passionate about firearms as tools for personal protection. Prior to working for Lucky Gunner full time, Chris taught basic handgun skills and concealed carry permit classes to a diverse range of clients in his home state of North Carolina. He is a Rangemaster-certified Shotgun and Advanced Handgun Instructor and NRA Handgun Instructor. His ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the shooting world has included over 500 hours of professional firearms and self-defense training from instructors like Ken Hackathorn, Tom Givens, Ernest Langdon, Craig Douglas, Gabe White, Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, Chuck Haggard, Claude Werner, John Hearne, Jim Higginbotham, Kyle DeFoor, and Randy Cain, among others.
Posts by Chris Baker
Goodbye Low and Left: 8 Ways to Cure a Flinch
Recoil anticipation. Pre-ignition push. Heeling. It goes by lots of names. If you want to improve your handgun shooting, at some point … Continued
Choosing the Right Bullet Weight
I know, I know… who cares about bullet weight? Most people could casually enjoy shooting for years without paying any … Continued
Review: Sig Sauer P938 with .22 LR Conversion Kit
Coming on the heels of their success with the single action P238 in .380 ACP, Sig Sauer released the 9mm … Continued
Review: Ruger 10/22 50th Anniversary Design Contest Winner
This year, Ruger celebrates 50 years of one of the most popular rifles of all time; the 10/22 semi-automatic .22 … Continued
.38 Super: The Underdog Cartridge
I think some fans of the .357 Sig cartridge choose that caliber purely because they like being the underdog. Or maybe … Continued
So You Want a Custom Gun…
As many have said before, I believe we really are living in the “golden age” of gun design. There are … Continued
Point Shooting is not a Shortcut
If you’re looking for a new way to a start virtual bar fight, hop onto any shooting-related discussion forum and … Continued