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		<title>STI Off Duty, Guardian and Escort will soon be available in .40 S&amp;W</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[STI International recently announced that their 1911 Off Duty, Guardian and Escort pistols will be soon be available in .40 S&#038;W. They were all previously chambered in both 9mm and .45 ACP. This is a logical move for STI as the .40 S&#038;W nowadays is as ubiquitous as the other calibers they were offering.
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		<title>[Guest Post] The Williamson Derringer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ I am pleased to present this guest post written by James A. Zachary Jr. James blogs at The Next Chapter ]

Norm Flayderman’s Guide says that Williamson Derringers have serial numbers running into the 20,000 range but speculates that the Moore Patent Firearms Company / National Arms Company  produced fewer than 10,000 of these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>[ I am pleased to present this guest post written by James A. Zachary Jr. James blogs at <a href="http://jamesazacharyjr.blogspot.com/">The Next Chapter</a> ]</em></p>

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<p><a href="http://www.flayderman.com/">Norm Flayderman’s Guide</a> says that Williamson Derringers have serial numbers running into the 20,000 range but speculates that the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Arms_Company">Moore Patent Firearms Company / National Arms Company</a>  produced fewer than 10,000 of these pistols from 1866 – 1870.  The subject of this post has serial number 10621.  Perhaps unique to this Williamson are the decorative rhinestones, the heart inlays, and an Ace of Hearts playing card engraved on the backstrap.  Further, there is a treaded-plug in the butt of the grip; I have not seen this on any other Williamson Derringer.  <strong>I would be interested to hear any ideas on what its purpose may be</strong>.  Someone suggested that it might be for mounting the derringer as a “burglar trap” with the trigger wired to a doorknob.</p>

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<p>David Williamson’s design adhered to the aesthetic lines of the original <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Deringer">Henry Deringer pistols</a> but he decided to fill a niche market created during the period of transition from ball and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percussion_cap">percussion cap</a> pistols to those designed to fire metallic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartridge_(firearms)">cartridges</a>; his derringer would be able to function with both.  If <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.41_Rimfire_Cartridge">.41 rimfire cartridges</a> were not readily available, a reusable metal cartridge adapter allowed the use of loose <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_powder">black powder</a> with a lead ball and a percussion cap.</p>

<p>The pistol requires no adjustments to switch between the ball-and-cap adapter and the .41 rimfire cartridge.  During rimfire cartridge ignition, as you would expect, the extended blade firing pin on the hammer strikes the rim of a chambered .41 cartridge.  When using the cap-and-ball adapter, the flat of the hammer whacks the percussion cap that is on the nipple of the adapter.  The cap nipple, which extends into a hole in the breach when the barrel is closed, keeps the hammer from going forward far enough to damage the extended blade firing pin which otherwise would slam against the adapter’s rim.</p>

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<p>To load the Williamson Derringer, first pull the hammer back about one quarter of the way until it clicks into its safety position, then push up on the barrel release lever that is on the underside of the pistol (just in front of the trigger guard) and slide the barrel forward.  Insert either a .41 rimfire cartridge or the cap-and-ball adapter (after first charging it with ball and powder; it is probably best not to cap the nipple until after the load is in the barrel chamber).  Slide the barrel back to the closed position and you are then ready for an 1866 night out on the town.</p>

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		<title>[Guest Post] Bea, the 78 year old grandmother and handgunner!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ I am pleased to present this guest post written by David. David blogs at True Blue Sam the Travelin' man. ]

There is nothing unusual going on at Bea's loading bench, except this 78 year old grandmother has been a handgunner for just over a year, and now she is loading her own .45 ammo! [...]]]></description>
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<p>There is nothing unusual going on at Bea's loading bench, except this 78 year old grandmother has been a handgunner for just over a year, and now she is loading her own .45 ammo! Her journey as a shooter has been rather remarkable, but she has always had lots of pioneer moxie, and she is still an active person who wants to be able to defend herself and her home.</p>

<p>Dwain, Bea's husband, passed away in 2005, and owned several guns. One was his 'house gun,' a Smith and Wesson Model 36 snubbie. She realized that the little .38 would be difficult for her to master, so she had one of her sons help her pick out a new pistol for her to build her shooting skills. Her first purchase was a Walther P-22, and on her 77th birthday she went to the local range for the first time. The little Walther was easy for her to handle and to shoot; the only problem she had was stripping and reassembling after her range trips. As long as it was fed plated .22's, this gun never failed to function. Bea was now a handgunner, and a pretty good shot, too.  Check out the target with thirty offhand shots at thirty feet with her little auto.</p>

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<p>Bea next learned to handle revolvers by starting with her son's Ruger Single-Six, and she found that she could shoot it more accurately than she could with the little Walther. She got lucky and found a used Single-Six in excellent condition at her local Scheel's store, and soon she was shooting the revolver more than the auto. Her son then introduced her to centerfire with a Ruger Blackhawk, and she found that shooting .38's was easy for her. She looked at the options with Ruger Blackhawks, and when the Scheel's store got a .45 convertible, she bought it. The big slow bullets are easy for her to handle, even though she weighs less than 110.  At the range she will shoot several cylinders through the Single-Six, and then one or two through the Blackhawk, then switch back to the .22.  Careful practice has kept her from developing flinch problems.</p>

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<p>Her son has been reloading for many years, and he set her up to reload for her .45.  A surprise benefit of the convertible Blackhawk is the free once fired brass other shooters leave behind at the range.  Every range trip begins with policing for new brass before setting up to shoot.</p>

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<p>In September <a href="http://engineeringjohnson.blogspot.com/">Engineering Johnson</a>, her grandson, took her along to the <a href="http://gunbloggers.blogspot.com/">Gun Blogger Rendezvous</a>, and she was thrilled to meet <a href="http://www.mrcompletely.blogspot.com/">Mr. Completely</a>, <a href="http://keeweescorner.blogspot.com/">KeeWee</a>, and the other bloggers she has been reading.  She says it was the most fun she has ever had.  Mr. C even let her shoot his long barrelled High Standard, and Bea had some respectable times hitting the steel plates on the second range day.  She is planning to go again next year.</p>

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<p>She has several range friends in her hometown, and she is spreading the joy of shooting by teaching the basics of gun safety and pistols with new shooters.  One of her new found friends is a nine year old boy who is regularly beating his dad at hitting the bullseye with her Single-Six.</p>

<p>Bea would like for more women to realize that they do not have to be defenseless, and that even a small framed womam can shoot a gun that is powerful enough to stop an attacker.  Thank you for setting such a great example for all of us, Bea.</p>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<title>Robinson Armament XCR pistols now shipping</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/13/robinson-armament-xcr-pistols-now-shipping/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RobArm has started shipping XCR pistols to dealers. I have discussed the pistol previously on the blog. It is essentially a semi-auto XCR PDW without the butt stock. This allows civilians to own it without having to pay BATFE tax.

Many thanks to Armando for the info and photos.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.robarm.com/">RobArm</a> has started shipping XCR pistols to dealers. I have discussed the pistol <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/14/xcr-pistol/">previously on the blog</a>. It is essentially a semi-auto XCR PDW without the butt stock. This allows civilians to own it without having to pay BATFE tax.</p>

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      <span class='image_caption' style='font-style:italic; width:100%; text-align:center; display:block;margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;'>A very mean looking pistol. Note the nifty sling attachment that replaces the butt stock.</span>
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  <td style="font-weight: bold; padding-right: 25px;">Caliber</td>
  <td>5.56mm NATO</td>
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  <td style="font-weight: bold; padding-right: 25px;">Barrel</td>
  <td>Quick Detachable 7.5" Chrome Lined</td>
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  <td>1/7 Twist</td>
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  <td>18.25"</td>
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  <td>13.25" Monolithic top rail. 4.1" bottom and side rails</td>
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  <td>6.8SPC and 7.62x39 will be available in late November</td>
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  <td>Ambidextrous Paddle Safety</td>
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  <td>Two Stage Enhanced Trigger System</td>
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  <td>5.8lbs</td>
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  <td>$1500.00</td>
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<p>Many thanks to Armando for the info and photos.</p>
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		<title>Revolver and the .45 GAP</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/17/revolver-and-the-45-gap/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caleb spotted a fellow IDPA competitor using .45 GAP cartridges in a revolver! I had never heard of such a thing before.

The .45 GAP (Glock Auto Pistol) was designed to duplicate the .45 ACP ballistics but in a shorter cartridge more suited to high capacity semi automatics. It is the last thing I would have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Caleb <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/09/15/crazy-ideas/">spotted a fellow IDPA competitor</a> using .45 GAP cartridges in a revolver! I had never heard of such a thing before.</p>

<p>The .45 GAP (Glock Auto Pistol) was designed to duplicate the .45 ACP ballistics but in a shorter cartridge more suited to high capacity semi automatics. It is the last thing I would have thought of using in a revolver, but the owner of the wheelgun had some <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/09/15/crazy-ideas/">good reasons</a>.</p>

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      <span class='image_caption' style='font-style:italic; width:518px; text-align:center; display:block;margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;'>.40 S&#038;W (left) and .45 GAP</span>
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		<title>DSEi 09: Benelli Super Nova Short Barreled Shotgun</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/15/dsei-09-benelli-nova-short-barreled-shotgun/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On display at the DSEi 2009 defense expo was this cut down Benelli Super Nova pump action shotgun. Apparently it is popular with South American Law Enforcement.

In this short and stock-less configuration it is more like a pistol than it is a shotgun.

The information and photo were kindly provided by Lusaka who took the time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On display at the DSEi 2009 defense expo was this cut down Benelli Super Nova pump action shotgun. Apparently it is popular with South American Law Enforcement.</p>

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<p>In this short and stock-less configuration it is more like a pistol than it is a shotgun.</p>

<p>The information and photo were kindly provided by Lusaka who took the time to hunt for, and photograph, new and interesting arms on display at the expo. Thanks Lusaka, your efforts are appreciated. More cool guns from the show will be posted tomorrow.</p>
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		<title>What is the best gun for a wheelchair using woman?</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/09/14/what-is-the-best-gun-for-a-wheelchair-using-woman/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Veronicad1 is a disabled woman is living in a very precarious situation.
I’m a disabled woman buying my first hand gun on the advice of the local police. Really. I’ve a lot of guys showing up at my door trying to break in, had an attempted sexual assault and I live in the country! A friend [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Veronicad1 is a disabled woman is living in a very precarious situation.</p>
<blockquote><p>I’m a disabled woman buying my first hand gun on the advice of the local police. Really. I’ve a lot of guys showing up at my door trying to break in, had an attempted sexual assault and I live in the country! A friend told me to get a Ruger P97DC that the kick on it wasn’t that bad and it was a good grip for a woman, that I could have a couple of clips with different types of shot in them, etc. I do have some rather large snakes too and I’m not as fast with a machete as I used to be.</p>
<p>The point being after this morning’s latest crazy showed up on my door verbally assaulting me in my own home for G*d only knows what reason he imagined I needed it for and I set of the alarm, it took police 45 minutes to get here. So had my bluff not worked I wouldn’t be typing this right now. The officer (who is originally from Miami) told me to get a gun, shotgun, hand gun – what ever. That’s the second local police officer to tell me to get a gun in a week. The alarm only does so much. I’m crying as I type this because I can’t feel safe in my own home. Yet I’m not that good with a hard kick and all that is damaged in my body. IE – a hard kick being fired from a wheel chair – unless I take the extra 2 seconds to lock my brakes which could mean my life firing from a wheel chair could be comical but deadly for me. A 22 would just piss them off. I need something to defend my life with (and I hate saying that too). I live alone, I have no one here to help me save my old Doberman. I need something that is ‘lady friendly’ (Forgive me ladies who can handle a hogleg). Is this a good gun for that and is it just the continuation of the P97DC?</p></blockquote>
<p>I have never thought about the effects of firing a gun from a wheel chair and the challenges it poses to someone who may need to use a gun in a situation where seconds can be the difference between life and death.</p>
<p>Veronicad1, my advice would be to visit the closest range and hire a variety of different guns. Go with a friend who can stand behind you holding your wheel chair. The two of you can then gauge what the effect of the recoil would be on an un-braked chair. This blog is not the place for legal advice and I suggest you get advice as to your state laws on self-defense with a gun and at what point a firearm can and cannot be used.</p>
<p>Anyone else able to offer advice?</p>
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		<title>XCR Pistol</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/14/xcr-pistol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest addition to the XCR Weapons System is a pistol variant.

The pistol is based on the XCR Personal Defense Weapon and comes in Mini (9&#8243; barrel) and Micro (7.5&#8243; barre, pictured abovel) versions. Calibers offered are 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC and 7.62&#215;39mm.
The price is $1500. This is the same as the XCR PDW, but it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The latest addition to the XCR Weapons System is a pistol variant.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/XCR-Pistol-Micro.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/XCR-Pistol-Micro.jpg','popup','width=1000+20,height=534+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/XCR-Pistol-Micro-tm.jpg" height="213" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Xcr-Pistol-Micro" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>The pistol is based on the <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/05/robinson-arms-xcr-pdw/">XCR Personal Defense Weapon</a> and comes in Mini (9&#8243; barrel) and Micro (7.5&#8243; barre, pictured abovel) versions. Calibers offered are 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC and 7.62&#215;39mm.</p>
<p>The price is $1500. This is the same as the XCR PDW, but it does not require a BATFE stamp of $200 because unlike the PDW, it is not a SBR (Short Barreled Rifle).</p>
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		<title>Taser X3</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/28/taser-x3/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taser have just launched their new much-hyped X3 model. The X3 corrects a major flaw in the Taser system, something gun slingers realized at least 250 years ago, to wit, when dealing with people at close range a single shot is never enough. The X3 addresses this problem but giving the operator three shots.

Taser X3

This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.taser.com/">Taser</a> have just launched their new much-hyped X3 model. The X3 corrects a major flaw in the Taser system, something gun slingers realized at least 250 years ago, to wit, when dealing with people at close range a single shot is never enough. The X3 addresses this problem but giving the operator three shots.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-1-21.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-1-21.png','popup','width=458+20,height=273+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-1-21-tm.jpg" height="238" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 1-21" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Taser X3<br />
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<p>This gives the X3 fifty percent greater ammunition capacity than a Derringer pistol, and just 82% less capacity than your plastic fantastic! Joking aside, the new multi shot capability is a technological breakthrough that significantly increases the utility of the device. It allow law enforcement officers to quickly follow up a missed shot or engage up to three targets simultaneously. This video demonstrates the multi target functionality:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/S7uTLLF34_g&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S7uTLLF34_g&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></p>
<p>Not only can it load three &#8220;Smart Cartridges&#8221;, but long range and short range cartridges can be mixed. The duel laser sight will automatically adjust the point of impact for the currently &#8220;chambered&#8221; cartridge, which I think is pretty nifty. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-3-31.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-3-31.png','popup','width=278+20,height=141+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-3-31-tm.jpg" height="203" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 3-31" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
&#8220;Scary Arc Mode&#8221;</p>
<p>Another new feature is what I call the &#8220;Scary Arc Mode&#8221;. A button can be pushed which will cycle electrical arcs across the front of the device. While a superficial feature, it may persuade many a drunk to cooperate.</p>
<p>Other new features include safety, reliability and user interface improvements.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-2-22.jpg" height="347" width="211" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 2-22" title="" longdesc="" /><br />
<em>X3 Holstered</em></p>
<p>I think the X3 is one of those devices, like the iPhone, which can justify money being spent on an upgrade.</p>
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		<title>Incredibly unsafe pistol demo?</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/27/incredibly-unsafe-pistol-demo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month in the Russian town of Tarusa, IDPA shooters held a public demonstration of their sport and allowed the local to give it a go. I must admit I was shocked to see that the demonstration was done out in the open, from an elevated position, with people, vehicles and boats behind the targets!


If [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last month in the Russian town of Tarusa, IDPA shooters held a <a href="http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/46/496307.html">public demonstration</a> of their sport and allowed the local to give it a go. I must admit I was shocked to see that the demonstration was done out in the open, from an elevated position, with people, vehicles and boats behind the targets!</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342911.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342911.jpg','popup','width=799+20,height=465+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342911-tm.jpg" height="232" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="2342911 tm Incredibly unsafe pistol demo? photo" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342907.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342907.jpg','popup','width=532+20,height=600+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342907-tm.jpg" height="299" width="265" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="2342907 tm Incredibly unsafe pistol demo? photo" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>If you look closely, there appear to be people on the other side of the river.<br />
</em><br />
<a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2343111-1-1.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2343111-1-1.jpg','popup','width=800+20,height=600+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2343111-1-1-tm.jpg" height="300" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="2343111 1 1 tm Incredibly unsafe pistol demo? photo" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342915.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342915.jpg','popup','width=430+20,height=599+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/2342915-tm.jpg" height="342" width="245" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="2342915 tm Incredibly unsafe pistol demo? photo" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>The guns appear to be real, not airsoft or air guns.<br />
</em></p>
<p>Google Translate is a crude tool at the best of times, but I think they are saying that it was safe because the boat pictured above was 200-400 meters away from the firing line! I looked up the <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=54.730365,37.182475&amp;z=18&amp;t=h&amp;hl=en">probable location</a> on Google Earth / Maps and I think at best the boat was 200 meters, probably less.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-1-1-1.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-1-1-1.png','popup','width=555+20,height=446+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Picture-1-1-1-tm.jpg" height="321" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 1-1-1" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>According to Hatchers Notebook, the classic text on ballistics, a .45 ACP and .38 Special round can reach as far as 1200 yards ( 1097 meters ) if fired at the right elevation!</p>
<p>Am I missing anything that would make this safe? Can any Russian speakers please read the <a href="http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/46/496307.html">forum thread</a> and let us know in the comments if they were doing anything that made it safe.</p>
<p><strong>UPDATE</strong>: trigger288 says in the comments that the pistols are loaded with low powered rubber bullets, which are only dangerous up to 50m. </p>
<p>Hat Tip: <a href="http://casatic.livejournal.com/322948.html">Дмитрий Кочетков</a></p>
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		<title>New Ti-RANT Suppressor from AAC</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/07/21/new-ti-rant-suppressor-from-aac/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) have developed a new ultra high-end suppressor called the Ti-RANT. It weights about 1 oz less than their Evolution 9mm suppressor while offering greater sound reduction. This is achieved by using titanium and titanium alloys, hence the name Ti-RANT.

The specs are:
Weight: 8.6 OZ (244gm)
Length: 7.9” (201mm)
Diameter: 1.38” (35mm)
Finish: GunKote, T3 HARD [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) have developed a new ultra high-end suppressor called the Ti-RANT. It weights about 1 oz less than their <a href="http://www.advanced-armament.com/product.aspx?pid=65#pid=65">Evolution 9mm suppressor</a> while offering greater sound reduction. This is achieved by using titanium and titanium alloys, hence the name <strong>Ti</strong>-RANT.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tirant-600x400.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tirant-600x400.png','popup','width=518+20,height=392+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tirant-600x400-tm.jpg" height="302" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Tirant-600X400" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>The specs are:<br />
Weight: 8.6 OZ (244gm)<br />
Length: 7.9” (201mm)<br />
Diameter: 1.38” (35mm)<br />
Finish: GunKote, T3 HARD COAT&#38; SCARMOR<br />
Sound Reduction: 35-38dB</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tirantendcap-600x400.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tirantendcap-600x400.png','popup','width=586+20,height=376+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/tirantendcap-600x400-tm.jpg" height="256" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Tirantendcap-600X400" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>The business end of the Ti-RANT<br />
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<p>Of course the high-end construction and technology comes at a price. AAC will be selling it for $1195 shipped. That is about $300 more than the Evo 9.</p>
<p>More info at <a href="http://www.aacblog.com/?p=2758#comments">AAC</a></p>
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		<title>9mm NATO damages 9mm Luger pistol</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/06/01/9mm-nato-damages-9mm-luger-pistol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[About a month ago I mentioned a post by Caleb warning people not to use 9mm NATO rounds in 9mm Luger / Parabellum pistols. 
A reader, who shall remain anonymous, emailed me this account of what happened to him. 
Your message about the 9 mm Nato versus 9 mm Luger (9&#215;19 mm, 9 mm Para) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About a month ago <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/03/9mm-nato-vs-9mm-luger/">I mentioned</a> a post by <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/04/03/9mm-nato-vs-9mm-luger/">Caleb warning people</a> not to use 9mm NATO rounds in 9mm Luger / Parabellum pistols. </p>
<p>A reader, who shall remain anonymous, emailed me this account of what happened to him. </p>
<blockquote><p>Your message about the 9 mm Nato versus 9 mm Luger (9&#215;19 mm, 9 mm Para) is correct and should be a warning to all users of 9 mm pistols. I found out the the higher pressure of the Nato round can be punishing. The same day as I received my first and brand new police service pistol, the Walther P5, I took it to my shooting club to show it to the lads and to shoot it. </p>
<p>Because I ran out of ammo, I borrowed a box from a military friend, who used 9 mm Nato rounds. After two shots my new pistol jammed, because the extractor broke off. I had some explanation to do the next day in order to get my service gun back in working order and got the message: Never use military ammo in non-military firearms. So, any surplus army ammo: use it in the Browning High-Power or the Glock, but not in “civilian” pistols.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Ballistics By The Inch 2.0 is launched</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/30/ballistics-by-the-inch-20-is-launched/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 13:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[$15,000 ballistics experiment Ballistics By The Inch has added an additional team member and expended another 1500 rounds of ammunition in their quest for ballistics knowledge.
Three more cartridges have  been tested: the .327 Magnum, 10mm Auto and .41 magnum. The team have also tested a wide variety of &#8220;real world&#8221; handguns and carbines to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>$15,000 ballistics experiment <a href="http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com">Ballistics By The Inch</a> has added an additional team member and expended another 1500 rounds of ammunition in their quest for ballistics knowledge.</p>
<p>Three more cartridges have  been tested: the .<a href="http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/327mag.html">327 Magnum</a>, <a href="http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/10mm.html">10mm Auto</a> and <a href="http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/41mag.html">.41 magnum</a>. The team have also tested a wide variety of &#8220;real world&#8221; handguns and carbines to see how they compare with each other and with the test results. </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/process.jpg" height="280" width="320" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Process" title="" longdesc="" /><br />
<em>Testing the ammunition.</em></p>
<p>I was given early access to the updated information and it has been a fascinating read.</p>
<p>Congrats to Jim, Jim, Steve and Keith for the completion of phase two and also a big thank you from me for all your effort.</p>
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		<title>Ever seen a gun being shot? I mean literally?</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/26/ever-seen-a-gun-being-shot-i-mean-literally/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 08:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;PooFire&#8221; was using his car as a barrier to practice shooting over (NOT a good idea) with his AR-15 but forgot his revolver was placed on the car roof. His S&#38;W Model 442 Airweight took a 5.56mm bullet to the chamber.
Click to expand the images.




He knows what he did was idiotic, and as someone at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;PooFire&#8221; <a href="http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&amp;f=5&amp;t=876408&amp;page=1">was using</a> his car as a barrier to practice shooting over (NOT a good idea) with his AR-15 but forgot his revolver was placed on the car roof. His S&#38;W Model 442 Airweight took a 5.56mm bullet to the chamber.</p>
<p>Click to expand the images.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3446.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3446.jpg','popup','width=1024+20,height=768+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3446-tm.jpg" height="303" width="404" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Img 3446" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3444.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3444.jpg','popup','width=1024+20,height=768+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3444-tm.jpg" height="305" width="406" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Img 3444" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3448.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3448.jpg','popup','width=1024+20,height=768+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/img-3448-tm.jpg" height="302" width="402" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Img 3448" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/stupid-1.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/stupid-1.jpg','popup','width=640+20,height=480+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/stupid-1-tm.jpg" height="299" width="398" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Stupid-1" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>He knows what he did was idiotic, and as someone at AR15.com said, he has balls of steel posting it on the internet. So don&#8217;t mock him for it!</p>
<p>Thanks to Jay for the link.</p>
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		<title>Moving/Shooting Drill</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/08/movingshooting-drill/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caleb of Gun Nuts Media has produced a video demonstrating a moving/shooting drill.

Good job Caleb!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Caleb of <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/04/02/gun-nuts-tv-moving-and-shooting/">Gun Nuts Media</a> has <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/04/02/gun-nuts-tv-moving-and-shooting/">produced</a> a video demonstrating a moving/shooting drill.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BWqOKGTsWNM&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x234900&#038;color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BWqOKGTsWNM&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x234900&#038;color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p>Good job Caleb!</p>
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		<title>Colt Python Engraved</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/04/04/colt-python-engraved/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crazy Einar aka Michael Z. Williamson once described the Colt Python as jewelry for real men. This 1977 engraved piece by Colt&#8217;s custom shop is stunning. A suitable fashion accessory for men and woman.
Unfortunately the opening bid at gun broker is $2500! How many AR-15 lowers can you get for that?

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Crazy Einar aka Michael Z. Williamson <a href="http://www.arthurshall.com/x_2008_manly_guns_2.shtml">once described</a> the Colt Python as jewelry for real men. This 1977 engraved piece by Colt&#8217;s custom shop is stunning. A suitable fashion accessory for men and woman.</p>
<p>Unfortunately the <a href="http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=126126505">opening bid</a> at gun broker is $2500! How many AR-15 lowers can you get for that?</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/pix78874656.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/pix78874656.jpg','popup','width=640+20,height=479+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/pix78874656-tm.jpg" height="299" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Pix78874656" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
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<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/pix78874796.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/pix78874796.jpg','popup','width=640+20,height=479+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/pix78874796-tm.jpg" height="299" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Pix78874796" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
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		<title>Personalized gun grips</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/03/25/personalized-gun-grips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wish I had though of this. Gungrips.net (website currently offline) offer personalized gun grips that can be ordered online. They can turn any sketch into a laser engraved design.

Ed&#8217;s initials can been seen at the bottom.

 Ed Friedman has reviewed the service.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I wish I had though of this. <a href="http://www.gungrips.net/">Gungrips.net</a> (website currently offline) offer personalized gun grips that can be ordered online. They can turn any sketch into a laser engraved design.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/index-5.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/index-5.jpg','popup','width=432+20,height=288+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/index-5-tm.jpg" height="217" width="327" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Index-5" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Ed&#8217;s initials can been seen at the bottom.<br />
</em></p>
<p> Ed Friedman <a href="http://www.gunsandhunting.com/forum/blog/edfriedman2/index.php?showentry=160">has reviewed</a> the service.</p>
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		<title>Boberg XR-9 coming this year</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/03/19/boberg-xr-9-coming-this-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caleb just posted on his blog that the Boberg XR-9 is going to launch this year.

The pistol features a unique design in which the magazine sits beneath the chamber instead of behind it. This allows a longer barrel, thereby generating more muzzle energy than a shorter barreled pistol of a similar size chambering in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Caleb just <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/03/18/boberg-xr-9/">posted on his blog</a> that the <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/07/boberg-xr9-high-tech-pocket-pistol/">Boberg XR-9</a> is going to launch this year.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cross-sec-tm-1.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cross-sec-tm-1.jpg','popup','width=450+20,height=327+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cross-sec-tm-1-tm.jpg" height="227" width="313" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Cross-Sec-Tm-1" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>The pistol features a unique design in which the magazine sits beneath the chamber instead of behind it. This allows a longer barrel, thereby generating more muzzle energy than a shorter barreled pistol of a similar size chambering in the same cartridge. I wrote a <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/03/18/boberg-xr-9/">blog post about the pistol</a> last year.</p>
<p>More information at <a href="http://gunnuts.net/2009/03/18/boberg-xr-9/">Gun Nuts Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>History of the &#8220;wondernine&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/03/19/history-of-the-wondernine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:53:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[James explains what the antiquated term means and the history behind it.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>James <a href="http://www.hellinahandbasket.net/2009/03/what-is-a-wondernine-1.htm#more">explains</a> what the antiquated term means and the history behind it.</p>
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		<title>DoubleStar&#8217;s first handgun &#8230; or not</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/03/18/doublestars-first-handgun-or-not/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DoubleStar has issued a press release announcing their &#8220;first-ever handgun&#8221;. From the press release (emphasis mine):
Accuracy, reliability and American pride. They are qualities DoubleStar builds into each of its many AR-15 offerings. Now, the Kentucky-based manufacturer is bringing those same attributes down to size by building them into its first-ever handgun.

The new DoubleStar 1911
All very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.star15.com/home.html" rel="nofollow">DoubleStar</a> has issued a press release announcing their &#8220;first-ever handgun&#8221;. From the press release (emphasis mine):</p>
<blockquote><p>Accuracy, reliability and American pride. They are qualities DoubleStar builds into each of its many AR-15 offerings. Now, the Kentucky-based manufacturer is bringing those same attributes down to size by building them <strong>into its first-ever handgun</strong>.</p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/doublestar1911.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/doublestar1911.jpg','popup','width=456+20,height=325+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/doublestar1911-tm.jpg" height="241" width="339" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Doublestar1911" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>The new DoubleStar 1911</em></p>
<p>All very well and good except this is not the first DoubleStar handgun. The pistol below is on listed at <a href="http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_753/products_id/411535164">BudsGunShop.com</a> as a &#8220;Doublestar 1911 5&#8243; Govt 45acp made in Winchester Ky.&#8221;. THe DoubleStar logo is clearly visible on the slide. Searching Google for &#8220;doublestar 1911&#8243; <a href="http://www.google.co.nz/search?hl=en&amp;esrch=BetaShortcuts&amp;q=DoubleStar+1911&amp;btnG=Search&amp;meta=" rel="nofollow">comes up with many</a> forum postings mentioning the DoubleStar 1911 Government model pistol since at least 2006.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/double-star-1.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/double-star-1.jpg','popup','width=600+20,height=344+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/double-star-1-tm.jpg" height="229" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Double Star -1" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>Innocent break down in communication between management and PR? Rewriting history? Outright deception? I don&#8217;t know.</p>
<p>Anyway, the specs for the new pistol are:</p>
<p><strong>Caliber</strong>: .45 ACP<br />
<strong>Finish</strong>: Parkerized<br />
<strong>Weight</strong> (unloaded): 38 oz.<br />
<strong>Length</strong>: 8”<br />
<strong>Barrel Length</strong>: 5”<br />
<strong>Sights</strong>: Novak white Dot<br />
<strong>Capacity</strong>: 8 + 1 rounds<br />
<strong>Grips</strong>: Buyer’s choice (Ergo, Stryder, walnut, other woods)</p>
<p>It features 1913 rail, National Match stainless barrel, Greider trigger, Ed Brown’s Memory Grip Safety and choice of a square or round trigger guard. It will retail for under $1200.</p>
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		<title>Charter Arms On Duty Revolver</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/03/11/charter-arms-on-duty-revolver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new Charter Arms &#8220;On Duty&#8221; revolver is a double action .38 Special snub-nosed revolver designed for concealed carry. It has a low profile, partly concealed, hammer that allows it to be used in single action but is also less likely to be snagged on clothing.

It features:
* Lifetime warrantee
* Exclusive eight-groove gas sealing barrel,
* Exclusive [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new Charter Arms &#8220;On Duty&#8221; revolver is a double action .38 Special snub-nosed revolver designed for concealed carry. It has a low profile, partly concealed, hammer that allows it to be used in single action but is also less likely to be snagged on clothing.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/picture-4-29.jpg" height="224" width="296" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 4-29" title="" longdesc="" /></p>
<p>It features:</p>
<p>* Lifetime warrantee<br />
* Exclusive eight-groove gas sealing barrel,<br />
* Exclusive three-point cylinder lock up, no screw side plates,<br />
* Hammer block safety system<br />
* Charter&#8217;s fastest factory revolver-lock time. </p>
<p>Specs:</p>
<p><strong>Cartridge</strong>: .38 Special + P<br />
<strong>Barrel length</strong>: 2&#8243; stainless steel<br />
<strong>Frame</strong>: 7075 aluminum alloy<br />
<strong>Capacity</strong>: 5 round<br />
<strong>Weight</strong>: 12 ounces</p>
<p>The MSRP is $400.</p>
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		<title>S&amp;W 625 fully suppressed revolver</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/03/03/sw-625-fully-suppressed-revolver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PSDR 3 is a fully suppressed .45 ACP Smith &#38; Wesson Model 625 revolver developed in 1993 by Joe Peters,  under contract from Northrhine-Westphalia, for Germany&#8217;s SEK (SWAT) teams.
This photo is from Visier Special 6, 1997 (special edition of one of the three big German gun journals):

Click to expand.

Revolvers cannot be effectively suppressed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The PSDR 3 is a fully suppressed .45 ACP Smith &#38; Wesson Model 625 revolver developed in 1993 by Joe Peters,  under contract from Northrhine-Westphalia, for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spezialeinsatzkommando">Germany&#8217;s SEK</a> (SWAT) teams.</p>
<p>This photo is from Visier Special 6, 1997 (special edition of one of the three big German gun journals):</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/psdr-3.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/psdr-3.jpg','popup','width=2433+20,height=1071+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/psdr-3-tm.jpg" height="176" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Psdr 3" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Click to expand.<br />
</em></p>
<p>Revolvers cannot be effectively suppressed because gas escapes from between the cylinder and the barrel creating noise (there are some <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagant_M1895">exceptions</a>). The big shell that encloses the cylinder of the PSDR 3 prevents the gas from escaping. This combined with a big suppressor and a subsonic .45 ACP round causes a noise reduction from 136 dB to 90 dB which is comparable to a CO2 air gun. Decibels are a logarithmic unit of measurement, so a 46 dB reduction is significant. In theory this gun should make a lot less noise than a suppressed semi-automatic pistol because there no slide slamming open and closed.</p>
<p>I had no idea such a gun existed until Sven emailed me. I really like the idea &#8211; German engineering at its best!<br />
Many thanks to Sven, who blog at <a href="http://defense-and-freedom.blogspot.com/http://defense-and-freedom.blogspot.com/">Defense and Freedom</a>, for the scanned page and translation.</p>
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		<title>Ballistic vest designer shoots employees point blank</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/22/ballistic-vest-designer-shoots-employees-point-blank/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Miguel Caballero, a Colombian, is a designer of ballistic vests for military and police and &#8220;bullet proof&#8221; fashionable clothing. Apparently he requires all new employees to be shot while wearing one of his ballistic vests! Here is a video showing blogger Erik R. Trinidad of The Global trip being shot point blank by a .38 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.miguelcaballero.com">Miguel Caballero</a>, a Colombian, is a designer of ballistic vests for military and police and &#8220;bullet proof&#8221; fashionable clothing. Apparently he requires all new employees to be shot while wearing one of his ballistic vests! Here is a video showing blogger Erik R. Trinidad of <a href="http://www.theglobaltrip.com/">The Global trip</a> being shot point blank by a .38 Special revolver.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-SJ33qMRKFY&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x234900&#038;color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-SJ33qMRKFY&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0&#038;color1=0x234900&#038;color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p>Even through I posted that <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/06/03/shot-at-point-blank-with-308-and-44-magnum/">impressive video</a> of a guy being shot point blank with a .44 Magnum and .308 Win., I am still amazed at what little effect on the target the bullet has when it impacts a ballistic vest. Sure, I do understand the physics, but still!</p>
<p>More videos of people being shot by Miguel are <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/BulletproofJackets">here</a>.</p>
<p>Someone from <a href="http://bulletproofjackets.net/">Bulletproofjackets.net</a> posted the info about Miguel Caballero. Thanks.</p>
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		<title>Chocolate Glock</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/19/chocolate-glock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From the same company that makes the chocolate ammo boxes comes a chocolate Glock:

Very cool. Chocolate Weapons are selling it for $29.99.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From the same company that makes the <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/15/chocolate-ammo-boxes/">chocolate ammo boxes</a> comes a chocolate Glock:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/picture-3-23.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/picture-3-23.png','popup','width=450+20,height=310+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/picture-3-23-tm.jpg" height="229" width="333" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 3-23" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>Very cool. Chocolate Weapons are <a href="http://www.chocolateweapons.com/chocolate-guns/chocolate-gun.html">selling it </a>for $29.99.</p>
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		<title>ATF statistics for 2007 published</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/13/atf-statistics-for-2007-published/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have published Annual Firearms Manufacturers And Export Report 2007 (warning: PDF Link).
It gives some interesting insight into firearms sales:

Pistols Manufactured in 2007


Revolvers Manufactured in 2007


Rifles, Shotguns and Misc firearms Manufactured in 2007


Exports in 2007

Interesting facts:
5.01% of rifles manufactured were exported in 2007.
3.7% of pistols were exported
8.7% of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have published <a href="http://www.atf.gov/firearms/stats/afmer/afmer2007.pdf">Annual Firearms Manufacturers And Export Report 2007</a> (warning: PDF Link).</p>
<p>It gives some interesting insight into firearms sales:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/picture-9-24.png" height="227" width="282" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 9-24" title="" longdesc="" /><br />
<em>Pistols Manufactured in 2007<br />
</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/picture-10-19.png" height="224" width="286" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 10-19" title="" longdesc="" /><br />
<em>Revolvers Manufactured in 2007<br />
</em><br />
<img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/picture-7-21.png" height="133" width="273" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 7-21" title="" longdesc="" /><br />
<em>Rifles, Shotguns and Misc firearms Manufactured in 2007<br />
</em></p>
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<em>Exports in 2007<br />
</em></p>
<p>Interesting facts:<br />
5.01% of rifles manufactured were exported in 2007.</p>
<p>3.7% of pistols were exported</p>
<p>8.7% of revolvers were exported.<br />
32% of pistols are 9mm (presumably 9mm Luger/Parabellum ).</p>
<p>All 9mm calibers (including .380) came to 43% of all pistol manufactured.</p>
<p>23% of revolvers are .22 or below in caliber. Likely to be mostly rimfire.</p>
<p>Because the BATFE do not breakdown the distribution between calibers 9mm and .50 we cannot compare .40 S&#38;W and .45 ACP to 9mm Luger.</p>
<p>Thanks to Jay for letting me know the report was published online.</p>
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		<title>Videos of guns blowing up</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/10/videos-of-guns-blowing-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Always wear safety glasses! A few videos from YouTube illustrate why.
[ Definition: Firing out of battery: when a round is fired before it is fully chambered. Instead of the expanding gas being forced out the barrel it wrecks havoc inside the gun) ]

AR-15 blows up, not sure that happened. Out of battery?

12 Gauge single shot [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Always wear safety glasses! A few videos from YouTube illustrate why.</p>
<p><em>[ </em><strong><em>Definition</em></strong><em>: Firing out of battery: when a round is fired before it is fully chambered. Instead of the expanding gas being forced out the barrel it wrecks havoc inside the gun) ]<br />
</em><br />
AR-15 blows up, not sure that happened. Out of battery?</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oh1lyMyejpI&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Oh1lyMyejpI&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p>12 Gauge single shot shotgun blows up. A home made shell apparently caused the problem.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/meUmkpFIGIw&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/meUmkpFIGIw&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p>He seems to have a problem fully closing or cocking the shotgun. Maybe the shell was to long and it protruded slightly out of the chamber, causing the explosion. Anyone got a better explanation?</p>
<p>The slide is blasted off a blank firing pistol.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6qoJsn1LLPU&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6qoJsn1LLPU&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p>A homemade pistol blows up. The barrel shoots off and the shooter gets the steel primer cap embedded in his arm.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i3tSgySzlZA&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i3tSgySzlZA&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p>AK-47 blowing up. Out of battery. This is an old one I have posted before on the blog.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3OXnX-MBXjQ&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3OXnX-MBXjQ&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/large-pt-3l.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/large-pt-3l.jpg','popup','width=371+20,height=180+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/large-pt-3l-tm.jpg" height="194" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Large Pt-3L" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Safety glasses are your friends. These are </em><em><a href="http://www.wileyx.com/EcommSuite/ProductDetail.aspx?ActivityCode=TACTICAL&amp;SeriesCode=173&amp;ProductLine=358,PT3&amp;ItemCode=PT-3SCL">WileyX tactical glasses</a></em><em>.</em></p>
<p><strong>UPDATE</strong>: A bonus video. The bolt action barrel is plugged causing the barrel to split. [ Thanks to UraniumHead for the link ]</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rRKP1OkR1fA&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rRKP1OkR1fA&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
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		<title>PoliceOne.com survey results</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/30/policeonecom-survey-results/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:25:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PoliceOne.com did some online polling last year on their website. I have no doubt its results are about as accurate as any other web poll, but the results are nonetheless interesting.

Results of the third poll.
The rest of the poll results are here.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.policeone.com/police-products/firearms/handguns/articles/1780296-PoliceOne-reader-survey-results-Off-duty-carry/">PoliceOne.com</a> did some online polling last year on their website. I have no doubt its results are about as accurate as any other web poll, but the results are nonetheless interesting.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/p1-poll-result-chart3.jpg" height="225" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="P1 Poll Result Chart3" title="" longdesc="" /><br />
<em>Results of the third poll.</em></p>
<p>The rest of the poll results are <a href="http://www.policeone.com/police-products/firearms/handguns/articles/1780296-PoliceOne-reader-survey-results-Off-duty-carry/">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Trijicon Sapphire Stone night sights</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/27/trijicon-sapphire-stone-night-sights/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A while back I covered diamond rifle sights, and recently I became aware that Trijicons &#8220;Bright &#38; Tough&#8221; night sights use a sapphire crystal to focus light into the tritium lamp.

Pretty cool. The Brownells description of the night sights:
Nighttime and low light shooting tests prove sights equipped with these glowing dots are easier to see [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A while back I covered <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/09/30/diamond-inlaid-front-rifle-sight-functional-bling/">diamond rifle sights</a>, and recently I became aware that Trijicons &#8220;Bright &#38; Tough&#8221; night sights use a sapphire crystal to focus light into the tritium lamp.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/trijicon-2.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/trijicon-2.jpg','popup','width=506+20,height=466+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/trijicon-2-tm.jpg" height="368" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Trijicon-2" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
<p>Pretty cool. The Brownells <a href="http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=13165&amp;mc_ID=4021">description</a> of the night sights:</p>
<blockquote><p>Nighttime and low light shooting tests prove sights equipped with these glowing dots are easier to see and more accurate than instinctive shooting with standard black sights. Rugged, heavy duty, Traser®, luminous, 3-Dot tritium lamps provide their own long-lasting energy source. Lamps are mounted in silicone-sealed, metal cylinders to give maximum protection from breakage or leakage. <strong>Polished sapphire, crystal windows give a bright, crisp and perfectly round aiming dot in low light</strong>. Inlaid white rings around each sapphire make the sights appear as standard white dots in daylight. Very narrow blades do not have the white ring and will look more like a plain black blade in daylight. Most can be installed in factory dovetail or sight base. Glock® models require use of special Trijicon installation tools to prevent sight damage.</p></blockquote>
<p>I do not know the MSRP but Brownells have them <a href="http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=13165&amp;mc_ID=4021">listed</a> for $99 &#8211; $145 depending on the handgun model.</p>
<p>Any volunteers to update the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire">Wikipedia page</a> for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire">Sapphire</a> with by far the coolest use of the stone?</p>
<p><em>[ I make no money what-so-ever from linking to Brownells and have no business relationship with them. ]</em></p>
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		<title>Touchscreen can withstand 9mm bullet</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/26/touchscreen-can-withstand-9mm-bullet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:44:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Engadget are reporting that Vissumo touchscreens can take a couple of 9mm rounds and still be functional.

Go watch the video at Engadget, it is very impressive. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/26/vissumo-touchscreen-takes-9mm-bullets-like-a-champ-continues-to/">Engadget</a> are reporting that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/26/vissumo-touchscreen-takes-9mm-bullets-like-a-champ-continues-to/">Vissumo</a> touchscreens can take a couple of 9mm rounds and still be functional.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-13-20.png" height="194" width="219" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 13-20" title="" longdesc="" /></p>
<p>Go watch the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/26/vissumo-touchscreen-takes-9mm-bullets-like-a-champ-continues-to/">video</a> at Engadget, it is very impressive. </p>
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		<title>LaserLyte Pistol Bayonet</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/21/laserlyte-pistol-bayonet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[LaserLyte have developed a &#8220;Universal Quick Detachable&#8221; bayonet called the PB-1. It features a steel blade manufactured by Ka-Bar.

Click to expand.

Be the first to own a Pistol Bayonet that looks as good as it works. This razor-sharp Ka-Bar® blade fits any medium to large pistol with a rail and slides on and off easily with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.laserlyte.com/New_Products/New_PB_1.html">LaserLyte</a> have developed a &#8220;Universal Quick Detachable&#8221; bayonet called the PB-1. It features a steel blade manufactured by Ka-Bar.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pb1-0ss.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pb1-0ss.jpg','popup','width=400+20,height=336+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pb1-0ss-tm.jpg" height="260" width="310" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Pb1-0Ss" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Click to expand.<br />
</em></p>
<blockquote><p>Be the first to own a Pistol Bayonet that looks as good as it works. This razor-sharp Ka-Bar® blade fits any medium to large pistol with a rail and slides on and off easily with the press of two buttons. The blade handle is constructed from 30% glass-filled nylon for strength and durability. Its carbon steel blade is sharpened to a fine edge and finished with a black Teflon® coating for protection. A LaserLyte original, the Pistol Bayonet is ready for any situation—or just looking cool on your favorite gun.</p></blockquote>
<p>This is not the first pistol bayonet, The CZ 75 SP-01Tactical includes a <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/04/cz-pistol-with-bayonet-and-breech-teeth/">bayonet and breach teeth</a>. I don&#8217;t think it is supposed to be taken seriously, there is very little tactical value or self defense value to hanging a knife off your pistol. Still, I want one!</p>
<p>LaserLyte are selling the PB-1 on <a href="http://www.laserlyte.com/New_Products/New_PB_1.html">their website</a> for $39.95.</p>
<p><strong>UPDATE</strong>: The idea of combining a knife and pistol has actually been around for a <a href="http://www.hellinahandbasket.net/2009/01/bayonet_handgun_coolness.htm">very long time</a>. Since at least the 1700&#8217;s when a <a href="http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2008/11/multitools-have-always.html">pistol and multi tool</a> were combined..</p>
<p><strong>UPDATE</strong>: LaserLyte emailed me the specs:</p>
<blockquote><p>- Product Number: PB-1<br />
- Compatible Firearms: with rails, medium to large frame pistols<br />
- Material: medium carbon, glass filled nylon<br />
- Finish: black oxide<br />
- Weight: 2.6 oz., 73.71 g<br />
- Blade Length: 2.75 in., 69.85 mm<br />
- Overall Length: 5.75 in., 146.05 mm<br />
- MSRP: $39.95</p></blockquote>
<p>Hat Tip: <a href="http://www.downrange.tv/blog/?p=1782">Downrange.tv</a></p>
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		<title>Personal Defense Handgun Shotshell ammunition</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/16/personal-defense-handgun-shotshell-ammunition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wow, that is not a blog title I expected to ever write. Federal have unveiled .410 &#8220;Personal Defense Handgun&#8221; ammunition designed specifically for the Taurus Judge .45 Colt / .410 revolver.

Two 2.5&#8243; buckshot loads will be available. The first load is 0.5 oz ( 218 grain) #4 buckshot which I think works out to be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow, that is not a blog title I expected to ever write. Federal have unveiled .410 &#8220;Personal Defense Handgun&#8221; ammunition designed specifically for the Taurus Judge .45 Colt / .410 revolver.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/fp-410handgunshotshell-sm.jpg" height="151" width="170" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Fp 410Handgunshotshell Sm" title="" longdesc="" /></p>
<p>Two 2.5&#8243; buckshot loads will be available. The first load is 0.5 oz ( 218 grain) #4 buckshot which I think works out to be about 10 pellets (according to wikipedia, correct me if I am wrong). The other load has four 000 pellets (9mm). The muzzle velocity is 1200 fps.</p>
<blockquote><p>The Judge from Taurus® has emerged as a very popular handgun for Personal Defense®. This specialized gun has been without a specialized load-until now. Federal introduces two 2-1/2&#8243; loads designed especially for The Judge. A special hull design and optimal payloads make these loads perfect for this gun. Choose between a 1/2-oz #4 or 4 pellet 000 buck option-either way the performance will be there.</p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/300px-taurus-judge.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/300px-taurus-judge.jpg','popup','width=300+20,height=168+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/300px-taurus-judge-tm.jpg" height="224" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="300Px-Taurus Judge" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Taurus Judge photo that I recently uploaded to Wikipedia. Taken by </em><em><a href="http://www.taurusjudge.net">Dennis Chen</a></em><em><br />
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		<title>Mexican Police moving to .40 caliber for their sidearm</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/15/mexican-police-moving-to-40-caliber-for-their-sidearm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prensa Latina reports:
 A SEDENA pamphlet handed over to several entities explains what type of guns they can use to fight organized crime, the way to acquire them and the way to request them, even abroad.
The newly allowed guns include calibre-40 and fragmentation grenades.
The SEDENA document also explains the type of training and confidence control [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Prensa Latina <a href="http://www.plenglish.com/Article.asp?ID=%7B4E3DF96B-C610-4870-8C00-EB29F3A81339%7D&amp;language=EN" rel="nofollow">reports</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p> A SEDENA pamphlet handed over to several entities explains what type of guns they can use to fight organized crime, the way to acquire them and the way to request them, even abroad.</p>
<p>The newly allowed guns include calibre-40 and fragmentation grenades.</p>
<p>The SEDENA document also explains the type of training and confidence control tests to be undergone by those using the guns.</p></blockquote>
<p>I presume .40 means .40 S&#38;W. Personally, unless I had a multi-shot 40<strong>mm</strong> grenade launcher as my sidearms and something big enough to read-out-and-touch-someone from a significant distance as my primary arm I don&#8217;t think I would even remotely consider Mexican police work &#8230; and even then <img src='http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' title="icon wink Mexican Police moving to .40 caliber for their sidearm photo" /> </p>
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		<title>Blast from the recent past</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/03/blast-from-the-recent-past/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jay emailed me an old CDNN catalog from 2001. It is hard to believe the prices listed were the norm only 8 years ago. Click to expand images.

Good luck finding a used Mateba for under $1200


Saiga 12: $600+ today if you can find it in stock.

Thank to Jay for the history lesson.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jay emailed me an old <a href="http://www.cdnninvestments.com/dowournewcat.html">CDNN</a> catalog from 2001. It is hard to believe the prices listed were the norm only 8 years ago. Click to expand images.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-1-13.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-1-13.png','popup','width=874+20,height=501+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-1-13-tm.jpg" height="229" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 1-13" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Good luck finding a used Mateba for under $1200<br />
</em><br />
<a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-3-18.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-3-18.png','popup','width=895+20,height=487+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/picture-3-18-tm.jpg" height="217" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 3-18" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Saiga 12: $600+ today if you can find it in stock.<br />
</em></p>
<p>Thank to Jay for the history lesson.</p>
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		<title>When is a pistol not a pistol?</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/12/29/when-is-a-pistol-not-a-pistol/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[James has written an interesting post discussing the modern trend of not calling a revolver a pistol. Technically any handgun is a pistol from the early matchlocks to single shot handguns to autoloaders.
I personally use the following terminology:
A revolver: revolver
A single-shot: pistol
A Derringer: Derringer
An Autoloader: pistol (unless it is also a revolver. I would call [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>James has written an <a href="http://www.hellinahandbasket.net/2008/12/what_a_pistol.htm">interesting post</a> discussing the modern trend of not calling a revolver a pistol. Technically any handgun is a pistol from the early matchlocks to single shot handguns to autoloaders.</p>
<p>I personally use the following terminology:</p>
<p><strong>A revolver</strong>: revolver<br />
<strong>A single-shot</strong>: pistol<br />
<strong>A Derringer</strong>: Derringer<br />
<strong>An Autoloader</strong>: pistol (unless it is also a revolver. I would call that an automatic revolver)<br />
<strong>A Matchlock</strong>: pistol<br />
<strong>A fully-automatic handgun</strong>: machine pistol (if it was specifically designed to he held like a pistol, otherwise it is a submachine gun)<br />
<strong>A handheld cannon</strong>: handheld cannon, hand cannon or <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/01/24/history-of-early-firearms-handgonnes-and-matchlocks/">Handgonne</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/matebaautorevolver6in.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/matebaautorevolver6in.jpg','popup','width=696+20,height=419+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/matebaautorevolver6in-tm.jpg" height="191" width="319" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Matebaautorevolver6In" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>The futuristic looking Mateba Auto Revolver (from Wikipedia)<br />
</em><br />
<a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/800px-yuan-chinese-gun.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/800px-yuan-chinese-gun.jpg','popup','width=800+20,height=599+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/800px-yuan-chinese-gun-tm.jpg" height="193" width="258" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="800Px-Yuan Chinese Gun" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Chinese Hand cannon (from Wikipedia)<br />
</em></p>
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		<title>RC Helicopter with mounted .45 1911</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/12/17/rc-helicopter-with-mounted-45-1911/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reader Beau emailed me this video. It shows a RC Helicopter firing a Springfield 1911 .45 ACP pistol.

I am impressed by the accuracy. The recoil does not seem to be much and at first I wondered if the video was a hoax. But it looks like it is a big RC helicopter, which has a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reader Beau emailed me this video. It shows a RC Helicopter firing a Springfield 1911 .45 ACP pistol.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0KFV_HXonSI&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0KFV_HXonSI&#038;hl=en&#038;fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>
<p>I am impressed by the accuracy. The recoil does not seem to be much and at first I wondered if the video was a hoax. But it looks like it is a big RC helicopter, which has a lot of forward thrust which would counter some of the recoil.</p>
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		<title>Tacti-cool Derringer</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/12/12/tacti-cool-derringer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/12/12/tacti-cool-derringer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This has been making the rounds:

Always read the small print.
The greater the Accessory : Gun weight ratio, the tacti-cooler a weapon is.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This has been making the <a href="http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=4376.0">rounds</a>:</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/derringer.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/derringer.jpg','popup','width=600+20,height=480+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/derringer-tm.jpg" height="320" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Derringer" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Always read the small print.</em></p>
<p>The greater the Accessory : Gun weight ratio, the tacti-cooler a weapon is.</p>
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		<title>More on the 4th generation Glock</title>
		<link>http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/11/19/more-on-the-4th-generation-glock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Along with Ed Friedman, Uncle also confirms that a 4th generation glock will be unveiled at SHOT Show 2009.

This image was posted at the DownRange.tv forum:



I think this slide design is much more likely than the fish gill design.

Below is the results of the poll I was running on the "fish gill" design:



Hat Tip: SaysUncle
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Along with <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/11/15/glock-4th-gen/">Ed Friedman</a>, <a href="http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2008/11/17/fourth-generation-glock-follow-up/">Uncle</a> also<a href="http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2008/11/17/fourth-generation-glock-follow-up/"> confirms</a> that a 4th generation glock will be unveiled at SHOT Show 2009.</p>

<p>This image was posted at the <a href="http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=4105.msg47708;topicseen">DownRange.tv forum</a>:</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/attachment-1.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/attachment-1.jpg','popup','width=902+20,height=676+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/attachment-1-tm.jpg" height="299" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Attachment-1" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>

<p>I think this slide design is much more likely than the <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/11/14/4th-generation-glock-i-think-it-is-a-fake/">fish gill design</a>.</p>

<p>Below is the results of the poll I was running on the "fish gill" design:</p>

<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/1104761.js"></script>

<p>Hat Tip: <a href="http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2008/11/17/fourth-generation-glock-follow-up/">SaysUncle</a></p>
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		<title>4th Generation Glock? I think it is a fake</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE: It is real.

I saw this ad, purportedly for the next generation Glock, over at Xavier's blog:


Click to expand.

I think, and hope, it is a fake. The "fish gill" slide serrations look too "pretty", not at all "glock-like".


Fish gills. Sorry, I had to make my point  


If you look closely at the rear slide [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>UPDATE:</strong> <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/16/4th-gen-glock-is-official/">It is real.</a></p>

<p>I saw this ad, purportedly for the next generation Glock, over at <a href="http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2008/11/glock-4th-generation.html">Xavier's blog</a>:</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/glocknewgrip-1.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/glocknewgrip-1.jpg','popup','width=495+20,height=640+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/glocknewgrip-1-tm.jpg" height="517" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Glocknewgrip-1" title="" longdesc="" /></a>
Click to expand.</p>

<p>I think, and <strong>hope</strong>, it is a fake. The "fish gill" slide serrations look too "pretty", not at all "glock-like".</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-40-1.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-40-1.png','popup','width=377+20,height=160+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-40-1-tm.jpg" height="169" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 40-1" title="" longdesc="" /></a>
<em><a href="http://io.uwinnipeg.ca/~simmons/lb8pg10.htm">Fish gills</a></em><em>. Sorry, I had to make my point <img src='http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' title="icon wink 4th Generation Glock? I think it is a fake photo" /> 
</em></p>

<p>If you look closely at the rear slide serrations and compare them to the zoomed in version you can see that the spacing does not match up. But, as someone at GlockTalk pointed out, it is not uncommon for gun companies to photoshop advertisements, sometimes displaying <a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/10/16/gsg-22-kalashnikov-ak/">another gun all together</a>.</p>

<p><a href="http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=949339">GlockTalk</a> has a <a href="http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=949339">long discussion</a> about the so called 4th gen Glock.</p>

<p>Real or fake? What do you think?</p>

<p>4th gen Glock. Real or Fake?</p>

<p><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/1104761.js"></script><noscript> <a href ="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1104761/" >4th gen Glock. Real or Fake?</a></noscript></p>

<p><strong>UPDATE:</p>

<p></strong>I have been analyzing the image. In my opinion it is defiantly photoshopped.</p>

<p><strong>*** I do realize this is an advertisement, the fact that it has been photoshopped does not mean it is a fake. ***</strong></p>

<p>Consider the Glock logo on the grip and on the flashlight. Look how perfect they are. This is a low resolution image. The logo borders are pretty much 1 pixel wide if you ignore the apparent <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-aliasing">anti-aliasing</a> around the edge.</p>

<p>The image is very low resolution, and is a compressed JPEG, and has very bright lighting. This is far too much detail.</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-41.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-41.png','popup','width=452+20,height=402+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-41-tm.jpg" height="355" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 41" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-42.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-42.png','popup','width=469+20,height=393+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-42-tm.jpg" height="335" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 42" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>

<p>Compare it to the zoomed in image of the Glock photo in the Glock Catalog:</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-54.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-54.png','popup','width=1235+20,height=875+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-54-tm.jpg" height="283" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 54" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>

<p>The lines are also too perfect. Everything appears parallel, <strong>exactly</strong>, when zoomed in (I rotated the image). The lines should not be so distinct on a low resolution, highly lit up, zoomed in photo.</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-53.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-53.png','popup','width=634+20,height=585+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-53-tm.jpg" height="369" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 53" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>

<p>No rear sight, at this angle we should be able to see it.</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-55.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-55.png','popup','width=405+20,height=288+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-55-tm.jpg" height="284" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 55" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>

<p>The Glock catalog photo was taken at a lower angle and the rear sight is visible.</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-56.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-56.png','popup','width=965+20,height=470+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-56-tm.jpg" height="194" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 56" title="" longdesc="" /></a>
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<p>This "fish gills" are also much too perfect and apart from some "anti-aliasing" are nearly identical. Again, a low resolution, zoomed in, highly lit (think shadows),compressed JPEG photo should not have this kind of detail.</p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-44-1.png" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-44-1.png','popup','width=1068+20,height=836+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-44-1-tm.jpg" height="313" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 44-1" title="" longdesc="" /></a></p>
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		<title>Shot timer for iPhone and my future iPhone app predictions.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:28:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surefire have released a Shot Timer iPhone application called, you guessed it, &#8220;ShotTimer&#8221;. It shows elapsed time, split time and allows you to email results.

I am slightly annoyed, I was seriously thinking about writing a shot timer but looks like I was beaten to it.
I predict it will not be long until a full IPSC [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Surefire have released a Shot Timer iPhone <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=295005845&amp;mt=8">application</a> called, you guessed it, &#8220;ShotTimer&#8221;. It shows elapsed time, split time and allows you to email results.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/picture-34-1.jpg" height="323" width="214" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 34-1" title="" longdesc="" /></p>
<p>I am slightly annoyed, I was seriously thinking about writing a shot timer but looks like I was beaten to it.</p>
<p>I predict it will not be long until a full IPSC timer and external ballistic calculator are released for the iPhone. Both make sense for such a cool device.</p>
<p>Hat Tip: <a href="http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/11/10/iphone-shot-timer/">Captain of a Crew of One</a> va. <a href="http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/11/10/iphone-shot-timer/">Snow Flakes in Hell</a></p>
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		<title>Good news if you like ivory grips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The BBC reports that South Africa has held the biggest ivory sale in 20 years:
The auction in Pretoria of more than 51 tonnes of elephant tusks was sanctioned by the UN body which oversees trade in endangered species.
The tusks sold for $142 per kilo, netting the government $6.7m (£4.2m) -less than expected.
The UN has allowed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The BBC <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7712971.stm">reports</a> that South Africa has held the biggest ivory sale in 20 years:</p>
<blockquote><p>The auction in Pretoria of more than 51 tonnes of elephant tusks was sanctioned by the UN body which oversees trade in endangered species.</p>
<p>The tusks sold for $142 per kilo, netting the government $6.7m (£4.2m) -less than expected.</p></blockquote>
<p>The UN has allowed Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe to each sell off their elephant ivory stocks this year. These were one-off sales and are not allowed to be repeated. The total ivory sold was 107.75 tonnes.</p>
<p>Hopefully this will have a significant impact on the price of ivory grips.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/gpo3offmod.jpg" height="288" width="378" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Gpo3Offmod" title="" longdesc="" /><br />
<em><a href="http://www.boonetrading.com/Pg14.html#Ele">Boone Trading Company</a></em><em> AAA Grade Colt Officers&#8217; grips: $230<br />
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<p>The BBC article I linked to above was not well researched. Mammoth tusks are not uncommon and sales are legal, although I expect elephant ivory is of much better quality than bones which have been sitting in permafrost for 4500+ years.</p>
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		<title>.38 Aluminum Ruger SP100 Rumor</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Guns Holsters and Gear has the gun gossip:
“I wouldn’t bet my life on it, but if somebody was taking bets, I would bet that in the year 2009, Ruger might come out with one of those [the SP101] in .38 Special, +P rated in an aluminum frame…”
If they do release it then they will probably [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/11/02/38-special-ruger-sp100-with-aluminum-frame-in-2009-massad-ayoob-thinks-so/">Guns Holsters and Gear</a> has the gun gossip:</p>
<blockquote><p>“I wouldn’t bet my life on it, but if somebody was taking bets, I would bet that in the year 2009, Ruger might come out with one of those [the SP101] in .38 Special, +P rated in an aluminum frame…”</p></blockquote>
<p>If they do release it then they will probably aim to do so at SHOT Show 2009 in January.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/349l.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/349l.jpg','popup','width=590+20,height=300+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/349l-tm.jpg" height="203" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="349L" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Ruger SP101 in  .327 Federal Magnum<br />
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		<title>Chinese reporters shot at police anti-gun briefing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is hilarious, you just can&#8217;t make this stuff up (not of course for the poor guy who was shot). The BBC reports:
Three Chinese reporters attending a police briefing on the success of an anti-gun campaign were accidentally shot, media reports say.
An officer picked up one of the weapons on show &#8211; a confiscated home-made [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is hilarious, you just can&#8217;t make this stuff up (not of course for the poor guy who was shot). The <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7514322.stm">BBC</a> reports:</p>
<blockquote><p>Three Chinese reporters attending a police briefing on the success of an anti-gun campaign were accidentally shot, media reports say.</p>
<p>An officer picked up one of the weapons on show &#8211; a confiscated home-made gun &#8211; but it went off in his hand.</p>
<p>A reporter needed surgery for injuries to his ankle, crotch and chest, after being hit by what appeared to be pebbles fired by the gun.</p></blockquote>
<p>It was a homemade shotgun designed for birds. <strong>UPDATE</strong>: Actually it was a homemade double barreled pistol shotgun!</p>
<p>I think if anyone needs guns confiscated it is the Chinese police. Stay clear of them if you are attending the Olympics <img src='http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' title="icon wink Chinese reporters shot at police anti gun briefing photo" /> </p>
<p>The classic policeman-discharging-his-pistol-in-a-classroom video shows incredible lack of safety but it is even more unbelievable that nobody checked to ensure the gun was unloaded between confiscating it, processing it, storing it and then displaying it to the media.</p>
<p>More <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7514322.stm">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I found a photo of the gun at <a href="http://www.china.org.cn/china/local/2008-07/18/content_16031816.htm">china.org.cn</a></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/picture-6-13.png" height="413" width="291" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Picture 6-13" title="" longdesc="" /></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><em>Very cool. A double barreled pistol!</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/attachement-jpg-site1007-20080718-0014222d985009ea798705.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/attachement-jpg-site1007-20080718-0014222d985009ea798705.jpg','popup','width=450+20,height=302+20,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false" class="tfb_thumbnail"><img rel="thumbnail" src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/attachement-jpg-site1007-20080718-0014222d985009ea798705-tm.jpg" height="268" width="400" align="" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt=" Attachement Jpg Site1007 20080718 0014222D985009Ea798705" title="" longdesc="" /></a><br />
<em>Other guns that were on display. Those looks like Norinco pistols.<br />
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		<title>The pink craze is not limited to guns</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you thought it was only the firearms industry going pink, you would be wrong.

Fishergirl Survival Rod &#38; Kit

The fishergirl range complements pink guns such as the .38 &#8216;Pink Lady&#8217;  revolver.

Charter Arms Pink Lady

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you thought it was only the firearms industry going pink, you would be wrong.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/pink-fishing-rod-and-reel-1.gif" height="259" width="302" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Pink Fishing Rod And Reel-1" title="pink fishing rod and reel 1 The pink craze is not limited to guns photo" /><br />
<em><a href="http://www.fishergirlestore.com/merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=FE&amp;Product_Code=1000SRK&amp;Category_Code=RRC">Fishergirl </a></em><em>Survival Rod &#38; Kit</em><em><br />
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<p>The <a href="http://www.fishergirlestore.com/merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=FE&amp;Product_Code=1000SRK&amp;Category_Code=RRC">fishergirl</a> range complements pink guns such as the .38 &#8216;Pink Lady&#8217;  revolver.</p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/charter-arms-pink-lady.png" height="245" width="339" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt="Charter Arms Pink Lady" title="charter arms pink lady The pink craze is not limited to guns photo" /><br />
<em><a href="http://www.charterfirearms.com/products/Charter_Undercover_53830.html">Charter Arms</a></em><em> Pink Lady<br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Keltec had released a new .22 pistol and rifle which will go on sale later this year.
The PLR-22 is based on the .223 PL-16 pistol and share many of the same parts.
Barrel Length: 10.1&#8243;
Magazine: 27 rounds!
Click to expand the images.

They are also releasing the SU-22 rifle based on the SU-16.
Barrel Length: 16.1&#8243;
Magazine: 27 rounds

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/">Keltec</a> had released a new .22 pistol and rifle which will go on sale later this year.</p>
<p>The PLR-22 is based on the .223 PL-16 pistol and share many of the same parts.</p>
<p>Barrel Length: 10.1&#8243;<br />
Magazine: 27 rounds!</p>
<p>Click to expand the images.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/images-downloads-plr22ad.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/images-downloads-plr22ad.jpg','popup','width=971,height=679,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/images-downloads-plr22ad-tm.jpg" height="314" width="450" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt=" Images Downloads Plr22Ad" title="images downloads plr22ad tm Keltec PLR 22 & SU 22 photo" /></a><br />
They are also releasing the SU-22 rifle based on the SU-16.</p>
<p>Barrel Length: 16.1&#8243;<br />
Magazine: 27 rounds<br />
<a href="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/images-downloads-newfor2008.jpg" onclick="window.open('http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/images-downloads-newfor2008.jpg','popup','width=2283,height=1986,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false"><img src="http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/images-downloads-newfor2008-tm.jpg" height="391" width="450" border="1" hspace="4" vspace="4" alt=" Images Downloads Newfor2008" title="images downloads newfor2008 tm Keltec PLR 22 & SU 22 photo" /></a></p>
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