We Like Shooting
We Like Shooting - Ep 683
October 5, 2026
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Emissary Development
Emissary Development Paddle Shifter V2 for SureFire X300
High-performance upgrade switch for SureFire X300 style weapon lights Allows for high-grip shooting and optimal hand placement on a handgun Supports both momentary and constant light activation Features optimized serrations and grip angles Fits most holsters Compatible with a wide array of handguns Durable, lightweight
The Paddle Shifter V2 is an accessory designed specifically for the SureFire X300 weapon light. It provides an extended lever to activate the light’s tailcap switch, improving ergonomics for momentary or constant activation during weapon manipulation.
Availability: Available for purchase on emissarydevelopment.com
Special: Extended paddle lever for improved reach and activation of SureFire X300 tailcap switch
VIKTOS (Nick)
Viktos Operatus Shoe
The VIKTOS Operatus Shoe features a 4mm drop, hi-grip crystal rubber, HiRebound⢠cushioning, and durable suede. Built for ground control and all-day comfort.
The Viktos Operatus is a low-profile tactical training shoe featuring a knit upper with strategic reinforcement, a lightweight EVA midsole, and an oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole. It incorporates a padded collar and tongue for comfort during extended wear and is designed for range, training, and daily carry use.
Availability: Available for purchase on viktos.com (in stock)
Special: Oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole with strategic siping for grip
KILO MICRO 4X18MM (Nick)
SIG Sauer KILO Micro 4x18mm
The world’s smallest laser rangefinder. Built to go anywhere. NO RECEIPTS NO WARRANTY CARDS FULLY-TRANSFERABLE FOREVER SIG SAUER® Infinite Guarantee™
The SIG Sauer KILO Micro 4x18mm is a compact monocular integrating a 4x optical magnification with a digital rangefinder. It utilizes a red OLED display and provides fast, accurate ranging on reflective targets up to 2,000 yards and deer-sized targets up to 1,000 yards. The lightweight unit (under 6 oz) is designed for hunting and tactical applications with simple one-button operation.
Availability: Available for purchase directly from SIG Sauer website and authorized retailers
Special: Integrated 4x18mm monocular with red OLED display and BDX 2.0 ballistic data compatibility
History of Practical Shooting Sports: IPSC, USPSA, and IDPA
Correction. Do a history of the shooting sports.IPSC – 1976
USPSA – 1984
IDPA – 1996
Dave K. Sent
Supplementary Research: The practical shooting sports trace their modern organized roots to the founding of the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) in 1976, which established standardized rules for dynamic handgun competitions emphasizing speed, power, and accuracy. The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) was formed in 1984 as the American regional affiliate of IPSC. The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) launched in 1996 to focus on concealed-carry and defensive-style shooting scenarios. These organizations have shaped equipment standards, competition formats, and training methodologies used in contemporary action pistol events.
Bullet Points
Shootingnewsweekly
Air Force Global Strike Command Reinstates SIG Sauer M18 Pistols for Duty Use
Air Force Global Strike Command has reinstated the SIG Sauer M18 pistol for duty use after a period of removal. The decision follows resolution of prior concerns, returning the modular handgun to operational status for Airmen in the command responsible for nuclear deterrence and global strike missions. The M18 is the U.S. military’s variant of the SIG Sauer P320.
Availability: Best Use Case: Military duty carry for Air Force Global Strike Command personnel (nuclear security and global strike operations)
Special: Pro: Modular design adopted as U.S. military standard; Con: Previously removed from service due to unspecified issues now resolved
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SIG P320 Safety Controversy Business Impact
The article discusses the long-running SIG P320 drop-safety issues, voluntary upgrade program, and subsequent lawsuits. It argues that despite ongoing legal and reputational challenges, the P320’s strong commercial performance and market entrenchment mean safety concerns no longer significantly affect its sales or adoption.
Special: Quick Pro/Con: Pro – Strong sales and market position despite issues; Con – Lingering lawsuits and past safety recalls
Beretta at 500: The Guns Behind the History
Beretta at 500
WLS host cue notes
Shawn Herrin | October 5 2026Producer note: Early entries are documented examples, not sales rankings. A Beretta barrel signature does not identify every component maker. Most antique dates are approximate; world events are broad era markers, not claimed uses or exact manufacturing dates. Catalogue numbers are reference identifiers. The 1500s evidence supports one barrel order, not two distinct weapons; Lepanto is not a second gun.
Anniversary anchor: October 3, 1526 to October 3, 2026. The 1526 record is the earliest documented transaction, not proof the workshop opened that day. [1]
1500s
Arquebus barrel order
October 3 1526 [1, 2, 3]
What it is
– 185 barrels supplied by Bartolomeo Beretta to the Venetian Arsenal.
What makes it distinctive
– Payment: 296 ducats; earliest documented Beretta transaction.
– These were components for early long guns, not 185 documented complete Beretta arms.
Function
– The barrel contains firing pressure and guides the projectile. The order does not identify the ignition system.
World history
– 1526: Henry VIII is king of England.
– 1564: Shakespeare is born, almost 40 years after the order.
1600s
Beretta barrel flintlock pistol
Mid 1600s | Catalogue 124/V13 [4, 5, 6]
What it is
– Single-barrel muzzleloading pistol.
What makes it distinctive
– Barrel signed GIO ANT BERETTA.
– Lock attributed to Gio Antonio Gavacciolo: more than one craftsman in the finished pistol.
Function
– Flint striking steel makes sparks that ignite the powder charge; a muzzleloading black-powder arm.
World history
– 1642 to 1651: British Civil Wars; Charles I and Oliver Cromwell.
– 1649: Charles I is executed.
Gioseffo Beretta barrel hunting gun
1600s | Catalogue 168/V13 [4, 5, 7, 8]
What it is
– Flintlock hunting long gun.
What makes it distinctive
– Barrel signed GIOSEFFO BERETTA.
– Pierced iron fittings provide the decorative detail.
Function
– Flint striking steel makes sparks that ignite the powder charge; a muzzleloading black-powder arm.
World history
– 1616: Shakespeare dies.
– 1620: The Mayflower reaches Cape Cod.
1700s
Giovan Beretta barrel brass mounted hunting gun
1700s | Catalogue 170/V13 [4, 5, 9, 10]
What it is
– Flintlock sporting long gun.
What makes it distinctive
– GIOVAN BERETTA barrel signature.
– Roman-pattern lock and brass fittings.
Function
– Flint striking steel makes sparks that ignite the powder charge; a muzzleloading black-powder arm.
World history
– 1776: America adopts the Declaration of Independence.
– 1789: The Bastille is stormed during the French Revolution.
Giovan Beretta barrel silver mounted hunting gun
1700s | Catalogue 171/V13 [4, 5, 11, 12]
What it is
– Another flintlock sporting long gun.
What makes it distinctive
– Silver fittings distinguish this example.
– GIOVAN BERETTA barrel; separate initials inside the lock.
Function
– Flint striking steel makes sparks that ignite the powder charge; a muzzleloading black-powder arm.
World history
– 1783: A sheep, duck and rooster fly in a balloon at Versailles.
– 1789: George Washington becomes the first US president.
1800s
Pietro Beretta percussion over under
1800s | Catalogue 191/V13 [4, 13, 14, 15]
What it is
– Muzzleloading double gun with vertically stacked barrels.
What makes it distinctive
– Patterned Damascus barrels; gold Pietro Beretta signature.
– Carved, inlaid stock.
Function
– Percussion ignition: a hammer strikes a small cap to initiate the powder charge; two stacked barrels.
World history
– 1861 to 1865: Lincoln and the American Civil War.
– 1889: The Eiffel Tower opens.
Pietro Beretta external hammer side by side
1800s | Catalogue 192/V13 [4, 16, 17, 18]
What it is
– Breechloading double gun with barrels next to each other.
What makes it distinctive
– Exposed hammers and patterned Damascus barrels.
– Engraved locks and gold inlay.
Function
– Breechloading places the cartridge at the rear of the barrel. The catalogue does not specify the cartridge ignition type.
World history
– 1844: Morse demonstrates the Washington to Baltimore telegraph.
– 1869: The first US transcontinental railroad is completed.
1900s
Model 1938A
MAB 38 family production begins 1938 [19, 20, 21, 22]
What it is
– Shoulder-fired submachine gun using pistol ammunition.
What makes it distinctive
– Wood stock, tubular receiver, perforated barrel jacket and two triggers.
– Tobruk-captured museum example has a bolt repair through the stock wrist.
Function
– Magazine-fed submachine gun with separate semi-automatic and automatic-fire trigger mechanisms.
World history
– 1938: Superman debuts in Action Comics.
– 1939: Germany invades Poland; World War II begins in Europe.
Model 92 and M9
Model 92 production 1975 | Initial M9 contract April 1985 [1, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27]
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