The Firearm Blog

CZ-USA posted photos on Twitter of two CZ 75 P-07 prototypes. The P-07 is the new polymer version of the CZ 75. It introduced earlier this year.

American Rifleman has published an article about the TP9 pistol ...

For testing, we tried the pistol out with a combination of FMJ ammunition as well as some defensive hollow-point loadings. The pistol was extremely pleasant to shoot, due in no small part to its weight and size combined with its mild 9 mm Luger chambering. Over the course of several hundred rounds, there was a single failure-to-extract malfunction. Apart from that, the testing procedure was uneventful.

Although the TP9 exhibited good mechanical accuracy, the trigger pull was heavy and exhibited some unpleasant stacking before breaking. However, accuracy was still quite good, with it showing a preference for the lighter bullet weights.

A TP9 holsted.

I love the TP9 design. Only thing the above pistol is missing is a rock-n-roll¹ switch and a foregrip.

Kahr are now selling their sub-compact PM9 and the PM40 pistols with a Crimson Trace Laserguard (model LG-437) installed at the factory.

Crimson Trace Laserguard LG-437 installed on Kahr pistol.

Both the PM9093L and PM4043L have a retail price of $991.

[Hat Tip: Shooting Illustrated]

Magnum Research is manufacturing a 1911 which will go on sale next year! Two sized model will be on offer.

Magnum Research has entered the 1911 segment of the handgun market with its first two offerings, a full-size (5.055” barrel) and semi-compact (4.33” barrel) Desert Eagle® 1911 pistol. Both models feature enhanced beavertail safety, skeletonized trigger and hammer, crisp trigger, extended safety lever, beveled magazine well, tightly tolerance frame and slide for enhanced accuracy.

I believe that these pistols will be manufactured in the United States, not imported from Israel.

[ Many thanks to the reader who for emailed me the info. ]

UPDATE: The pistols are manufacutred by BUL, Israel. Thanks to Spyros for the info.

SayUncle confirms changes to the recoil system ...

The Gen 4 uses a double captive recoil system ala the G26/27/33. To accommodate this, the area in the frame below the recoil rod is more cut out. This reduces perceived recoil. It also should take care of the problem of malfunctions caused by limp-wristing the grip. And should eliminate reported failures to eject when a weapon light is mounted.

Interesting!

Chris purchased a Glock 36 back in June 2008. After experiencing many failure-to-extract malfunctions, he sent it back to Glock to be fixed.

Chris's G36 malfunctions.

He got the pistol back and again it had problems. He then sent it back a second time. Six months later Glock returns his pistol and a letter stating it "meets factory specs". The problems persistent so he filed a small claims suit the company succeeded in winning.

Both parties agreed to mediation, but were unable to come to a settlement.

The case was presented in front of the judge. The pictures to the left and the letters to Glock were presented. The courtroom did not have a TV so we did not view the video.

The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff on November 24th for a portion of the damages.

Glock should have dealt with the situation much better. Chris is still a Glock fan and he told me that he plans on purchasing a Gen4 Glock in the future.

You can read about Chris's experience on his website.

HERA ARMS, makers of the Glock Carbine Kit, have turned their sights on the M1911 pistol. The Colt Pistol Extension (CPE) turns any mil-sepc 1911 into a .45 carbine.

Installation is simple. All that is involved is removing the grip panels and attaching the CPE in their place.

A stock adapter is available which allows AR-15 stocks to be attached.

In the United States this kit could be legally installed on any 1911 without violating BAFTE rules, as long as no stock or foregrip is attached. As soon as a stock or a foregrip is added, the gun must be registered with the BATFE.

The kit is featured in the current issue of DWJ magazine.

I do not know of any US distributors, but I am sure this will be picked up by US importers soon.

UPDATE: Video of it being used. Thanks to Gutao for the link.

UPDATE: Sven just told me that the 1911 used with the kit needs to be mil-spec. The DWJ magazine reported problems with non-mil-spec sights interfering with the kit.

[ Many thanks to Sven (Defense and Freedom) for emailing me the the info. ]

Dealer Pricing

Dealer and MSRP. Thanks to Brian for the info.

Traction Control, a gun blogger and dealer. has the retail pricing on his website:

Mike (Everyday No Day Off) spotted the Law Enforcement Pricing at TheHighRoad.org Forum ...

[ Many thanks to the readers who emailed me pricing information. ]

Last week I blogged ...

I have also heard from a trustworthy source (I cannot reveal the source) that the Gen-4 G17 and G22 models

This is now doubly confirmed. RSR Group, a firearm distributor, has listed the Glock 17 and 22 GEN4 on their website.

Who has login access to the RSR Group website? If you do, please see if pricing information is available.

[ Many thanks to the reader who emailed me the info. ]

Earlier this year an H&K employee said, in an interview with Guns America (skip to 1:30), that Heckler & Koch would launch a H&K P30 pistol chambered in .40 S&W in the fourth quarter. So far the pistol has not been seen.

H&K P30 (9mm model)

H&K enthusiasts have confirmed that a .40 S&W P30S/LS and P30/L will be launched at SHOT Show.

UPDATE:

Confirmed! Bubs Gun Shop is listing the pistols.

There are three .40 S&W models. All have 15 round magazines. Price is $831.

[ Many thanks to a reader for emailing me this infomation. ]

The suspected reason for the KB was a round fired out of battery.

A couple more photos can be seen at Carolina Shooters Forum and Blue Gun Blog

[Hat Tip: Blue Gun Blog]

Uncle has got the scoop!!!!

I looks like I may have been correct regarding the new texture.

Great to see that the fishscale slide serrations were dropped.

Masterpiece Arms are now selling their MPA (Mac-10 clone) carbines and pistols chambered in the .460 Rowland cartridge.

.460 Rowland 16" barreled carbine.

The .460 Rowland was originally developed a decade ago as a magnum power cartridge suitable for the 1911 pistol. It is about 10% more powerful than the 10mm Auto. I have not seen evidence of the .44 Magnum performance claimed.

This video entertaining video demonstrates the .460 MPA guns. It is worth watching, if only to see the concrete block wall dismantled

.460 Rowland 6" barreled pistol

Prices start at $579 for the pistol and $853 for the carbine.

[Hat Tip: Tactical Life]

Promag is manufacturing 10 and 15 round magazines for the sub-compact Kel-Tec P3AT & Ruger LCP

Ruger LCP 15 rounder

Kel-tec P3AT 15 rounder

The 10 rounders cost about $32 and the 20 rounders are going for $35, although you may be able to find them cheaper at other sources.

And now, before you ask "why?", I say "Why Not? ".

[ Many thanks to the reader who sent this in ]