At SHOT Show next month Glock will be introducing Gen4 versions of the G21 (.45 Auto), G32 (.357) and G34 (9mm). They all use the new(ish) dual recoil spring system. From the press release … GLOCK’s newest generation pistol, the Gen4, brings revolutionary design [Read More…]
Andrew shot high speed video to compare the relative recoil of the Kahr CW9, CW40 and CW45 pistols. The results are what I expected, but it is always interesting to see recoil compared scientifically. For what its worth, I much prefer shooting the 9mm Kahrs.
During the past few days I have been absorbing the data collected during the BBTI Project’s cylinder gap tests. I noticed a strange anomaly. For each of the cylinder gaps tested, as the barrel length increases so does effect on velocity increases (as compared to [Read More…]
A press release from Eagle Imports saying that the BERSA BP Concealed Carry 9mm (BPCC) is now available in the USA. It was first announced back in 2009 and was slated to be imported in the first quarter of last year. I am not sure if it ever made it to the market, or if [Read More…]
Ruger has a new Ruger SP101 .357 Mag that features a longer 4.2″ Barrel, full shroud barrel, fiber optics front sight and an adjustable rear sight. “The SP101 has been an extremely popular small frame revolver since its inception in 1988, but it has always [Read More…]
GunsGunsGuns has published a round up of budget 1911 pistols.
FateofDestinee has reviewed the new 9mm Beretta Nano pistol … As a woman looking for new concealed carry options, I prefer the size of the Nano as it is easier to conceal in some of the tighter clothing I wear than some other sub-compact options. This one is [Read More…]
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find 1911 handguns for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. Kimber has a large line of 1911’s that expands by several new products each year. When you go [Read More…]
Earlier this year Kahr introduced the “value priced” Kahr CM9 subcompact pistol. Next year they will begin selling a .40 S&W variant, the Kahr CM40. The CM4043 is chambered in a .40 S&W caliber, has a 3.0″ barrel and an overall length of [Read More…]
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find revolvers for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. Of all the gun companies that we’ve experienced through firearm history S&W has to be one of the top [Read More…]
The CompBullet is an interesting bullet made by an Italian company. The bullets, made from a solid copper alloy, have vents machined into them. According to the company, these vents reduce friction by allowing gas to lubricate the bullet as it passes through the barrel [Read More…]
Center Balanced Systems have updated their AK-style Draco Pistol from a conventional pistol design (in this case a stockless short barreled rifle) to a bullpup design. According to them the BATFE have stated that the new design is a pistol, not a short barreled rifle, [Read More…]
Christmas came early for me this year! The Ballistics By The Inch (BBTI) have done extensive testing to find out how much the revolver cylinder gap (the gap between the cylinder/chamber and the barrel of a revolver) affects performance. They shot and carefully measured [Read More…]
In March I reported that S&W won the contact to supply the Belgian Federal Police with 9mm pistols to replace their aging arsenal of FN/Browning GP-35 (Hi-Power) pistols. Not getting this contract was a big blow to FN Herstal, who have been laying off workers [Read More…]
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find compact pistols for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. When I think of all the brands of firearms available today and which brand has the highest quality [Read More…]
SayUncle has reviewed some relatively inexpensive range bags over at Shooting Illustrated …
Did I say Gangster Gun? I meant Wedding Anniversary Gun. I am rarely critical of guns, I don’t discriminate, I love ‘em all, but even I have my limits. MSNBC reports … Even with $12,000 worth of diamonds, it does not comes close to being “the No. [Read More…]
Back in the 80s the US Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) procured SIG Sauer P226 pistols for the SEALs. The NSWC version of the P226 was later sold to the public as the SIG P226 Navy. Unbeknown to me, the Navy has recently given the latest version of their P226 the [Read More…]
Firearms and Training attended a hardcore vehicle tactics training course at Alpha Dog Tactical. I highly recommend reading his post about the course.
A ARFCOMer noticed the spent cases from his 1994-vintage Glock 20 (10mm Auto) appeared to be very close to failing (see case photo below). The problem seems to be that the rounds were not sufficiently supported by the chamber. A replacement factory barrel gave the cases [Read More…]
Travis Haley latest DVD is entitled “Adaptive Handgun”. Panteao Productions is selling pre-orders for the DVD for $50, but you can also watch it with a subscription to their streaming service which costs $17.95/month (definitely the cheaper option if you [Read More…]
The March, 1932 issue of Modern Mechanix described a nighttime gun sight that worked by throwing a very focused beam of light at the target. It was operated just like todays laser gun sights. From Modern Mechanix … A GUN sight for night firing, which may be [Read More…]
Impact Armor Technologies, an Ohio-based manufacturer of ceramic armor, has developed a ballistic armored clipboard for law enforcement officers. I have never been involved in law enforcement, and don’t profess to know a thing about police tactics, but I [Read More…]
The Firearm Blog’s correspondent from the Netherlands, Flying Dutchman, reports … The Dutch police has to search again for a new police pistol. The deal with Sig Sauer for the P250 DC based PPNL (Police Pistol Netherlands) has been canceled after a series of [Read More…]
The new Ruger LCP-LM and LC9-LM incorporate LaserMax CenterFire lasers in their trigger guard. The on/off switch, which is forward of the trigger, is ambidextrous. The laser can be adjusted for both windage and elevation. The MSRP of the LC9-LM (9mm) is $525 and the [Read More…]
Colt has reintroduced the .380 Mustang Pocketlite. The original Mustang used cast parts and was all steel. This new model is CNC-machined and has an aluminum frame with a light tan finish. The gun measures 5.5″ in length, has a 2.75″ barrel, weighs 12 [Read More…]
ThinkGeek is selling these nifty gun mugs … I love the ThinkGeek humor: “Gun mug safety is no joke. Keep your gun mug properly maintained and clean at all times” 🙂 [ Many thanks to Rolf for emailing me the link. ]
Army.mil reports that Eighth Army law enforcement officials recently made use of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency laser pistol range. I like the steampunk/sci-fi of those laser revolvers. I can easily imagine Harrison Ford wiping one of those out to fry an alien. [ [Read More…]
Kimber is making just 250 Centennial 1911 pistols that commemorate the 100th anniversary of the John Moses Browning’s invention. The pistol features casehardened frame and slide, ivory grips and a custom presentation box.
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find cheap Springfield handguns for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. The Springfield Armory XD started out life in Croatia in the early 1990’s as the HS [Read More…]
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