Pistol size categories are notoriously ambiguous. What’s the difference between a micro compact and a subcompact? We don’t know, and … 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
Beretta 80X Cheetah: The Compact Comeback
When I first heard Beretta was planning to release an updated version of the classic 80-series Cheetah pistol, I was … Continued
Recoil: Let’s Talk About Feelings
All handguns recoil. It’s a perfect demonstration of Newton’s Third Law. But the way we experience that recoil — the … Continued
How Recoil Affects Handgun Accuracy
Does recoil cause the muzzle to rise while the bullet is still in the barrel, or is the bullet long … Continued
Taurus 856 TORO: An Optics-Ready Carry Revolver
This review should not exist. I’ve been an outspoken fan of small, lightweight carry revolvers. The 856 TORO is anything … Continued
An Alternate Approach to Pistol Sights
A few months ago, I had a conversation with Tim Chandler about some new ideas he and Ashton Ray were … Continued
Gunfight Myth: A Pocket Full of Brass
Exactly 53 years ago today, four California Highway Patrolmen died in a landmark gunfight now known as “The Newhall Incident.” … Continued
Tips for Shooting a Snub Nose Revolver
Snub nose revolvers are challenging to shoot well at first, but they don’t have to stay that way. Today we’re … Continued