The Smith & Wesson Model 19 was designed to be the perfect revolver that a patrolman could rely on no matter how tough their beat was. Initially envisioned as a 4-inch duty gun, the need quickly rose for a snub nose version that came to be the preferred sidearm of plain clothes officers all over [Read More…]
Found this gem on Gearwhores Anonymous. It is a photo of some Dutch Swat and DSI officers. The guy in the middle looks like he was in the middle of a GQ magazine photoshoot when feces hit the fan. While the other two guys are dressed to the nines. Not sure why they need [Read More…]
Here is a video montage of ROK SF training. There are some knife sparring sprinkled in here but mostly Koreans posing with guns and training. Some scenes of the video are clearly staged. Like this guy who is clearly not aiming with anything. The variety of [Read More…]
Here is a video montage of ROK SF training. There are some knife sparring sprinkled in here but mostly Koreans posing with guns and training. Some scenes of the video are clearly staged. Like this guy who is clearly not aiming with anything. The variety of [Read More…]
Steiner Optics was at the NRA Show in a big way, featuring their latest and brand new updates to the DBAL laser light combination units. At the show, they showcased two new models for handguns, the DBAL-PL v2, SBAL-PL v2. St Maintaining the same environmental ratings as [Read More…]
In recent news Simeon D. Mokhiber was convicted for weapons charges but it wasn’t the weapon that was the problem. It was three magazines that are not NY SAFE Act legal. Simeon D. Mokhiber, 41, was arrested on April 18, 2016 and given field sobriety tests for [Read More…]
Here is a video montage of ROK SF training. There are some knife sparring sprinkled in here but mostly Koreans posing with guns and training. Some scenes of the video are clearly staged. Like this guy who is clearly not aiming with anything. The variety of [Read More…]
According to the Phoenix New Times, Matt Burkett has been arrested for fraud related to his Scottsdale, AZ firearms manufacturing business, Predator Tactical. Burkett made a name for himself in the shooting world in the 1990s and 2000s, winning “more than 150 [Read More…]
Years of living in a state that does not allow the civilian ownership of silencers introduced me to the world of suppressed precision airguns. And if you thought the accessory market in the “powder burner” realm was stacked deep with must-haves, the airgun [Read More…]
I have been eyeing the the light and laser combos from Steiner for the better part of a year but have yet to pull the trigger. Sadly, my night vision fund is much too deficient to take advantage of a visible light/laser and IR illuminator/laser device. The newest [Read More…]
Wisconsin-based firearms accessory manufacturer Midwest Industries just rolled out a new product that should grab the attention of H&K MP5 and clone owners looking to mount lights, vertical foregrips and other accessories. The new forends will fit full size MP5s [Read More…]
If I was a 45ACP shooter, I’d be seriously considering this new SilencerCo Summit Series package. The complete setup is exclusive to Capitol Armory and includes a B&T APC45, a SilencerCo Omega 45K and a Vertx EDC Ready Bag. In addition, the mounting system for [Read More…]
The US Army’s M17 Modular Handgun System, derived from the SIG P320 handgun, has crossed one of the final hurdles on the track to full replacement of previous service handguns (including chiefly the Beretta M9). The United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force [Read More…]
Recently we’ve been looking at a number of high-profile developments that came out of Special Operations Executive. Namely the infamous Welrod and Welwyn suppressed devices, and the Norm and Welgun experimental submachine guns. In this video, we take a look at some of the much lesser-known [Read More…]
This photo was used for NRA’s Carry Guard. I cannot find it on their website now but take a good look at the photo. What is James Jarrett doing? Why is his index finger on the trigger as he is drawing his pistol? So a little caveat, James Jarrett is a veteran and [Read More…]
Suarez International out of Arizona has released their latest Glock 17 slide, the V5. This slide improves upon previous Version of slides from the company and can be ordered with different optic cut outs. However, the base slide is meant for iron sights to be installed, [Read More…]
Erik Stern was kind enough to give me the low down on Beretta’s new striker fire pistol, The APX. Beretta is getting support from the industry right off the bat. In the photo above, ATEI performed a slide cut on an APX to mount an RMR on it. In order to get the [Read More…]
Last December, Nathaniel F. posted a YouTube video from Smarter Everyday. Destin has been studying Prince Rupert’s Drops. They are glass drops that have amazing properties. In the video he shot at the drop with a .22LR. Well now Destin has stepped it up to .22WMR [Read More…]
We’ve all heard that one of the perks of carrying a revolver is the ability to avoid the time necessary to draw and present by simply firing from concealment: In other words, blowing a hole through your jacket pocket. But does this tactic actually work? Or are you just ruining a perfectly good [Read More…]
The S&S Precision Holster Extender Gear Retention Track (GRT) is a three position adjustable belt adapter for a duty holster. Depending on your gear and your needs you may want your holster to be lower than your belt line. You can get offset spacers to drop the [Read More…]
Apex Tactical Specialties announced a number of new trigger products for handguns ahead of the NRA Annual Meetings in April. Two of these new kits were developed for combat pistols that were introduced earlier this year: the APX from Beretta and the M&P 2.0 from [Read More…]
No that is not a comically over sized dime. I saw the Minature Arms Society booth as I was walking along the low number aisles of the NRA Annual Meeting show room. They are a group of makers and collectors of miniature firearms. I asked one of them if these fire and [Read More…]
Aklys Defense is owned by Joe Meaux. You may recognize the name and face from the Sons of Guns show. Well at the NRA Annual Meeting, the brought out a new suppressed gun just in time for the show. Their latest product is a modified Ruger 22/45. It uses their Kopis .22LR [Read More…]
Continuing our march towards “normalizing” silencers within the gun industry, rimfire powerhouse Ruger is manufacturing the Silent-SR ISB – an integrally suppressed barrel assembly for the 10/22 and Charger platforms. Although I will avoid Hearing [Read More…]
I first met Lou Biondo of Business End Customs about eight years ago when I dropped off a pristine Glock 17 for a (new to me) process called “grip reduction and stippling”. And after years of use, my BEC G17 still performs and looks great. Today, Biondo is [Read More…]
Last month, Adam S. posted about the Master Class Silent Operator from Springfield Armory. Just a couple weeks ago my friend Corey bought one at a local gun shop. Ace Sporting Goods had it for $1,900. Not bad considering the MSRP was reported at $2,195. The Silent [Read More…]
When the VP9 was originally released to the market, I distinctly remember the dominant part of the conversation (aside from its an HK, therefore it must be good and pricey) being the inclusion of the extra slide-racking wings on the rear of the slide. Certainly unusual [Read More…]
Back in the late 70’s Russia came up with a cool concept. A silent cartridge. You can see the cut away above and below. The long cylinder is the projectile and the red piece under it is the piston. When the primer is struck it ignites the powder like a [Read More…]
Perhaps the bane of carrying IWB is the mounting of the holster to the pant/belts. Often, its a hard choice to go with the inconvenience of loops while getting dressed or the option of drop-on clips that can have (a perhaps undeserved) reputation for failing to retain [Read More…]
While walking the NRA Show floor, we had a once in a lifetime opportunity to talk with Rock Island Auctions about the Elvis guns that will be offered for sale at the next Premier Auction. Being offered for sale is a Smith Model 19-2 and a Colt Python. We also got a chance to take […] Read [Read More…]
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