AuthorRussell Phagan

Breach-Bang-Clear contributor Russell Phagan has been working in the firearms industry since 2001 when he was introduced to action shooting sports in general and 3 Gun in particular. He views competition shooting as a valuable activity not only for personal development and gaining professional knowledge but also how to improve firearms products and make them more user friendly and effective. Combining the practical use of firearms with testing out new product ideas and technology is one of the things he enjoys most about 3 Gun. Phagan also believes anyone can become reasonably good at it if they devote the time and resources to do so. "Winning, while nice, need not be your goal; bettering yourself through the pursuit of excellence is something we all can achieve" Russell Phagan Though is his demeanor usually ranges somewhere between taciturn and staid, Phagan is nonetheless a good man to know and listen to. Sometimes he even smiles, or so we hear. Find the Sinistral Rifleman online here or follow him on the Instergramz (@sinistralrifleman). He's on the Book of Face at /SinistralRifleman/.

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Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun 2018 | Stage 9

by Russell Phagan | Nov 7, 2018 | | Guns, Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun Match, Medal of Honor, Sinistral Rifleman

The 2018 Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun match was held May 12th and 13th at the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range with KE Arms as the overall match sponsor. Each stage was dedicated to a different Medal of Honor recipient, with elements of the stage being influenced...

2018 Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun | Stage 8

by Russell Phagan | Oct 17, 2018 | | Guns, Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun Match, Medal of Honor, Sinistral Rifleman

2018 Hard as Hell Heroes 2 | Stage 7

by Russell Phagan | Oct 13, 2018 | | 2 Gun Competition, Guns, Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun Match, Medal of Honor, Sinistral Rifleman, Vortex Optics

2018 Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun Stage 6

by Russell Phagan | Sep 29, 2018 | | Guns, Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun Match, Medal of Honor, Sinistral Rifleman

Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun 2018 | Stage 5

by Russell Phagan | Sep 15, 2018 | | Guns, Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun Match, Sinistral Rifleman

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Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun 2018 | KE Arms Stage 3

by Russell Phagan | Aug 16, 2018 | | Guns, Hard as Hell Heroes 2 Gun Match, Sinistral Rifleman

The DOOM 3-Gun Collection [Nice Rack!]

by Russell Phagan | Apr 2, 2018 | | Guns, Nice Rack!, Sinistral Rifleman

The DOOM 3-Gun Collection, designed as an homage to the popular video game, began with nothing more than a Shield Sights optic won at a match. A little Frankengun design effort and some hard work results in badassery.

Good Gear Matters | Hard As Hell 2-Gun Follow-Up

by Russell Phagan | Dec 3, 2017 | | Guns, Sinistral Rifleman

My 2-Gun training, gear, and skill came together- taking me to first place in Trooper-Armored among 24 competitors, and 5th among 82 competitors overall.

Hard as Hell 2 Gun

by Russell Phagan | May 31, 2017 | Assorted Ramblings

This morning's article is a rundown of an event we wish could be found all over the damn country. We're huge fans of the 2-gun action match stuff, which is why we're chuffed to have Russell Phagan (aka Sinistral Rifleman) writing for us. Mad Duo Hard as Hell 2 Gun...