This is an interesting video. I don’t know this group. Some of the things they do seem a bit extreme. There are some intriguing aspects that I find could be fun to try. Like the moving targets on poles. It presents a somewhat more dynamic aspect to one’s [Read More…]
Thanks to Mr. Revolverguy for sending this to us. He reviews Colt’s new Wiley Clapp Lightweight Commander Talo exclusive. He sums it up with “Everything you need, with nothing you don’t.” Check out his review over at Day at the Range.
One Source Tactical is selling a minimalist, yet fantastic minimalist holster system dubbed “The NPE” for “Non-Permissible environment”. The holster made by TSD Combat Systems is available for a variety of different handguns, and a matching [Read More…]
CMMG has now released the line of pistols, which are available now on their website. Made from their popular line of rifles, the pistols will have the same high quality that CMMG is known for. I foresee their line of pistols being popular, especially after the [Read More…]
1911 fans and shooters have another 22LR option to plink with. Browning has announced the release of their new A1 Desert Tan Full-Size & Compact Models: Full Press Release below: Morgan Utah: Browning’s popular 1911-22 pistol line grows in 2014 with the [Read More…]
With all the talk about 80% AR lowers, did you know that there are 80% 1911 lowers?Ares Armor sells them, but they are not the only game in town. Tactical Machining makes a railed 1911 frame. Only a $10 difference between 80% and 100%. The difference is the slide rails, [Read More…]
Prior to pillaging me for this articles’ title, I will state that this was the actual title for the entry on Beretta’s Blog. According to it, I am not racking my slide like a boss and I would suspect that many other shooters are likewise members of the [Read More…]
While I was down in Phoenix for the 3MR event, I learned that the trigger system had a coating on it called NP3. Also on hand for the media event was someone from ROBAR that was able to talk about the NP3 coating, and what it does. NP3 is a coating that is Electroless [Read More…]
Franklin Armory is selling a single-shot, 12 gauge conversion for the Beretta 92/96 series and Taurus 92 series pistols called the Convert. According to Franklin Armory, the Convert is available in two models: an AOW (any other weapon) and as a flare launcher. The [Read More…]
Before you complain, yes I agree, TFB content has been too legal heavy in the past couple of weeks. But this morning when I got the ATF letter I thought it would be beneficial to the community to post it. This letter affirms that it is perfectly legal for a shooter to [Read More…]
Recently, The Firearm Blog ran an article on the B&T VP-9. There have been a variety of comments and questions regarding the potential sale of the gun in the United States of America. The importation of sound suppressors into the USA are currently limited to [Read More…]
A big thanks to Alfred for this tip. Shannon Smith shoots at steel to make music. Pretty impressive.
Lucky Gunner takes a look at the new Sig Sauer Elite Perfornace Ammo. I admit, I missed this too at Shot Show. They compare Sig’s ammo to a few competitor brands. Go to Lucky Gunner to see the pretty pictures, video and ballistics gelatin review of the Sig Sauer [Read More…]
This video was done by Hank Strange who has a popular channel on YouTube. Before you ask no it’s not his real name and yes we all gave him hell over his Mohawk haircut! I first met Hank at the Big 3 writers event a few weeks ago. He’s a heck of a nice guy [Read More…]
Diamondback, a company known for their small .380 pistol has released a full sized double stacked 9mm pistol. Looking loosely like a blend of the XD series pistols and Glock, the pistol striker is exposed when cocked for a tactile indicator as well as a Glock style [Read More…]
Back in the 70s, this was originally the Individual Multi-Purpose weapon or IMP. It was chambered in .221 fireball and was designed for the airforce. A PDW for pilots. It was designed to be shot from the arm, but they also did consider shooting it from a sling. Similar [Read More…]
John Johnston of Ballistic Radio gave an update on shooting his FNS-9 longslide. Pretty impressive. 2201 shots fired and only 4 failures. One of the downsides to having something new? Not a lot of aftermarket support. Check out his review here.
Shooting Dental Floss with a 22LR? Sure no problem. In his sleep. Shooting dental floss as it swings? Please, give him a challenge! A ball at the end of the string and has to go into a small basketball hoop? Bring it!
Oleg Volk took a picture of fellow Gun Blogger SayUncle and his daughter for ENDO. Nothing cuter than a kid with proper trigger discipline. What firearms do your kids use?
This S&W Bodyguard 380 was sent to a home-based FFL. Manufactured last month, it was sent from the factory with no slide serrations! Members of the Smith&Wesson Forum suggested that this is no problem as long as he sells it to a customer with a pair of pliers!
More food for thought on manipulating a handgun. Travis Haley, of Haley Strategic, breaks down some simple observations of the anatomy in a pistol grip.
This guest post was written by SO of the Defense and Freedom blog. The biggest challenge with pistols in emergencies is the decision whether to shoot or not. Yet once the decision to shoot has been made unconsciously, the most pressing challenge that remains is to [Read More…]
Whilst film buffs complain about the seemingly endless Hollywood cycle of remakes and reboots, those in the firearms world couldn’t be happier when a classic design is revisited for the modern age. Case in point, the new Brügger & Thomet VP-9 pistol, a 21st [Read More…]
Wilson Combat, perhaps best known for high-end 1911 handguns, is now offering custom gunsmithing and enhanced replacement parts for the Beretta 92 and 96 series of pistols. There are a variety of gunsmithing packages available, with many custom options also readily [Read More…]
TriStar announced the company is expanding its line of handguns to include the P-120 pistol in 9mm. The guns are hammer-fired, and use a traditional double-/single-action trigger pull. Both the frame and slide are made from stainless steel. The pistols will ship [Read More…]
In September last year the São Paulo State Military Police (PMSP) recalled 96,000 Taurus 24/7 DS pistols because a number of them were able to be be discharged without pulling the trigger. We published a short clip showing a faulty police pistol being discharged but [Read More…]
Great review of the PMR-30 and the philosophy on using it Check out what Herschel Smith thinks about his PMR-30
Ay Carumba… Just when I think we have caught up on SHOT introductions, another one crops up. This time, a compelling offering from Israel, the e-Lander 1911 steel magazines. Exclusively distributed by The Mako Group, the e-Lander 1911 magazines are steel [Read More…]
Larry Vickers, who I was fortunate enough to meet in person at SHOT Show this year, just published a video showing elite Russian FSB (Spetsgruppa “A” or Alfa, also called Alpha Group) troops doing confidence drills with pistols. These drills are nothing [Read More…]
The latest “User Of… As Seen By…” graphic comes from one of our readers, Dave S. Thanks, Dave! It is his first attempt at anything computer graphics and I must compliment him on the effort. I darn near lost it on the Beretta-1911 photo. [Read More…]
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