Recent content by DevilDog0302

John Kenneth Galbraith worked on the Strategic Bombing Survey after the war, which was used to justify creation of a separate Air Force. He was not impressed with the overall effectiveness of strategic bombing. Here's the Wikipedia article on the Survey, which errs in stating that Japan had...

I have the XDS in .45 and carry it often, OWB and IWB. I have a pocket holster, but the pistol too big for the pockets of any of my trousers. All in all, it provides a reasonable compromise of concealability and power. I load the 5-round mag and carry an 8-round spare mag in my pocket...

One small point regarding magazine pouches/carriers: Yes, open pouches are quicker for reloading than those with flaps. However, when carried on a duty or cartridge belt, flaps keep the magazines from falling out when you change body position (e.g., seeking cover or just making a baton strike)...