Picking the best concealed carry pistol for yourself can be like finding the right house or vehicle. There are endless choices and features to consider when looking at all the models and manufacturers available today. Choosing to take your personal protection into your own hands is a significant choice. This article aims to find some of the best-rated concealed carry pistols on the market in terms of features, reliability, price, and other factors to consider when purchasing your first firearm.

Israel Weapon Industries - IWI US is opening a manufacturing facility in Anderson County, TN, an expansion demonstrating the company’s firm commitment to the American commercial and law enforcement firearms market. The Pennsylvania-based firearms manufacturer began US operations in 2013 with the support of its Israeli-based parent company Israel Military Industries (IMI), founded in 1933.

A NEW Sig MCX LT limited edition is here, as well as a new Custom Works program from Sig. The Sig Shorts program is an exciting new initiative by Sig Sauer, offering limited runs of highly customized firearms available only through the Sig Experience Center in New Hampshire. Each release will feature exclusive designs and unique, high-end accessories. The first gun in the Sig Shorts collection is a standout Sig MCX LT, chambered in .300 Blackout with a compact 6-inch barrel. This model features a custom Miami Tigerstripe finish from Blown Deadline, giving it a bold, Miami Vice-inspired aesthetic.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation) is back at TriggrCon 2024 to talk with Rich Angstadt of Angstadt Arms about some of their newest suppressors. In previous years we've checked out their 9mm integrally suppressed PCCs and Rich and his team have now expanded that same concept to include the Vanquish for the 10/22 platform, and now the Prophet which does just about everything you can think of. In addition to bringing along a ported full-length barrel, the new Prophet suppressor is a HUB-compatible silencer capable of handling virtually any common caliber on the market found in the AR platform. Today Rich tells us all about his new suppressors and what he thinks makes them stand out among the litany of suppressors already on the market.

Today on TFB’s Behind the Gun Podcast we have the rare opportunity to talk to someone behind the scenes of the event - Mr. Dave Timm. Dave has been working with Rainer/TriggrCon for years and has spearheaded their own blog and YouTube channel Guns and Tactics. In addition to his years in the gun industry, Dave has also spent a lot of time in law enforcement, especially on the training side. With his background, David has decided to strike it out on his own and start offering his services again as a firearms trainer, both in person and on his revived YouTube channel Learning Firearms.

In Part 1 of this article, I wrote about the beginning of the Kalashnikov machine gun story. In this chapter, I will get into details of how Kalashnikov managed to go through with his design against all odds.

Fancy shooting some M9 service pistol in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea? That’s what TFB’s Photo Of The Day is about this fine day. Above you see a Boatswain’s Mate on the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), as he fires said pistol during a live-fire exercise. The Beretta M9 has been in service since 1985.

Luke C (  @BallisticAviation  ) is in Wichita Kansas at TriggrCon 2024 talking with Jake from Mantis about their upcoming addition to the popular Blackbeard rifle laser dry-fire training system. The new AK-47 compatible variant will feature the same 60,000-round shot capacity as the AR-15 variant, but will now be compatible with virtually any AK-47/74 bolt pattern rifle or pistol. The two-piece system features the laser-bolt assembly and of course, the AK-style rock-and-lock battery magazine which also houses the Bluetooth module that integrates with the MantisX Training app.

Luke C (  @BallisticAviation  ) is back at TriggrCon 2024 with  @jkarmamentsuppressors  to speak with Nick about their first 5.56 focused suppressor offering that still gives you the modularity to shoot everything up to 300 Win Mag. The new 155 G.O.A.T HF (High Flow) 5.56mm suppressor is a hybrid design that combines a modular baffle stack, mount, and end cap that allows you to do pretty much anything you want with this suppressor - provided you take the time to rearrange the baffles properly.

Luke C. ( @BallisticAviation) is live at TriggrCon 2024 in Wichita, Kansas, with Kimber, showcasing their latest variant of the Kimber R7 Mako, the Carbon Compact. The Carbon Compact builds on the foundation of the original R7 Mako, now featuring a carbon fiber-infused frame for a stiffer, more durable firearm, without sacrificing anything in extra weight. Today, Luke chats with Everett to break down all of the new design enhancements, including the optics-ready slide and improved grip texture, threaded barrel, and of course all of the "factory-aftermarket" options you can get without having to assemble everything yourself.

Fellow writer Luke C. discovered I picked up a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and generously gave me two sets of XS Sights to test after learning I was less than thrilled with the stock sights. This article will focus on how I installed and tested the XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights on my .44 Mag Desert Eagle.

I most likely will never own one, but I think Ohio Ordnance Works is now my favorite gun maker. At least for today. The HCAR (Heavy Counter Assault Rifle) is a modernized version of the iconic M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), and this beast is chambered in .30-06. I love the color too, although I’m not sure what they call it. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was as simple as Flat Dark Earth, but I think they should have done the magazine as well while they were at it. The side charger looks very similar to the one on my LWRCI REPR Mk II Elite.

It has been more than forty years since Ronnie Barrett built the Model 82, the shoulder-fired .50 caliber rifle nobody thought was possible. I wonder if he knew at that moment it was a first step towards becoming the world leader in large-caliber rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett rifles are used by the U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, civilian shooters, and more than 80 countries worldwide with State Department approval. That’s why it’s no surprise that Barrett has secured their first international government contract with the MRAD Extreme Long Range (MRADELR) sniper system.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation) is back at TriggrCon 2024 with Chris from C&G Holsters to catch up and check out their latest improvements to their line of CNC precision-made Kydex holsters. C&G Holsters is all about making tough. They’ve built a solid reputation by focusing on practical designs that are comfortable and easy to conceal, using top-notch materials, and with an affordable asking price backed by excellent customer service. Today Chris from C&G Holsters is here to show off the newest updates in the Gen6 Concealment Holster lineup which still retains the affordability, and reliability of previous generations, but with even more improvements better suited to modern micro-compact firearms and carriers.

While Ukraine may be embroiled in a bitter conflict with Russia, a discovery on the Polish-Ukrainian border is a reminder that the region has been fought over many times during its history.

Luke C ( @BallisticAviation) is on the scene in Wichita Kansas for TriggrCon 2024 with Trigger Empire and their new AK Compatible Forced Reset Trigger. The Trigger Empire AK Forced Reset Trigger (also known as the KONO) is slated to be one of the first commercially available forced reset triggers for the AK platform and will be compatible with a wide variety of AK styles including 5.56, 5.45, and 9mm AK variants from the most popular manufacturers. Today the two young company owners Alex and Jesus tell us all about how they've brought their designs together and plans down the road for three position selector kits as well.

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