Talo has produced an exclusive 60th Anniversary Edition of the Ruger Vaquero revolver. I love the scroll work and gold band on the cylinder.
The Vaquero is chambered in .45 Long Colt. It has an MSRP of $740.
Joe Huffman, SaysUncle and Tam all weigh in on what an amazing series of shots was achieved by the record breaking British sniper.
Tam, via The Arms Room, brings us an interesting post about the Smith & Wesson's small frame top break revolvers ...
Although Smith & Wesson introduced their centerfire top-break revolvers, complete with automatic simultaneous extraction and ejection, in 1870, they were only available as bulky holster pistols for over half a decade. It wasn't until 1876 that they brought a smaller model, suitable for concealed carry, to the market.
Day At The Range reviews the Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special (TRS) 1911.
The accuracy and shooting performance far exceeded my expectations. I am not a fantastic bullseye shooter, but years of USMC combat hadgun firing courses has made me very comfortable with my combat skills, I can say the Les Baer surely increased my capabilities.
Making a Glocks look beautiful since 1887 ...
John is selling his Mk. IV stubby.
Smith & Wesson has unveiled the new Model SD9 and Model SD40 pistols. These "new" guns are simply S&W Sigma Series pistols with some improvements and a new name. The improvements over the Sigma are improved trigger, tritium night front sight, rubber grip pads, better slide serrations and the a picatinny accessory rail.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9mm / .40 S&W |
| Capacity | 9mm (16+1) .40 (14+1) Low capacity versions also offered (10+1) |
| Finish | Polymer Frame/Black Stainless Steel Slide & Barrel |
| Action | Striker Fired Action |
| Barrel | 4" |
| Total Length | 7.2" |
| Weight | 22.7 oz |
| Front Sight | Tritium Night Sight |
| Rear Sight | Steel Fixed 2-Dot |
| MSRP (Price) | $530 |
The pistols will be available from June.
This is a game changer. The Russian state-owned Molot plant that used to produce RPK light machine guns will now produce a range of Beretta pistols and sporting guns. Aviation Week reports ...
Russia continues to gradually open its defense market for foreign manufacturers. On May 6 Russian Technologies Corporation, a giant state-controlled industrial and defense holding, announced its plans to launch a joint venture with Italian small arms manufacturer Beretta. According to the Corporation’s head Sergey Chemezov, the JV may start its work in the beginning of 2011 and will manufacture hand guns for police and intelligence agencies as well as hunting and sporting weapons. These weapons intended for both domestic market and export will be the first foreign small arms manufactured in Russia since WWI.
[ Many thanks to Lloyd for emailing me the link. ]
