If you have been paying attention to the news recently you know that the FBI just selected an unknown Glock as their new sidearm. Shortly after the original solicitation was published many people had the opinion that it was written with the purpose of specifically [Read More…]
Remington has just informed purchasers of the original R51 pistol that the second model – which aims to fix the issues of the initial production version – is now ready to be shipped. Remington has taken the extra step for initial buyers of the R51 of not [Read More…]
The X95 has just hit the US market after a firestorm of buzz surrounding the rifle’s launch in January at the 2016 SHOT Show. However, reports from AR15.com indicate that the initial batch of rifles may be experiencing some accuracy-related issues. User AJBello on [Read More…]
The pursuit of short operating systems for AR-15s and their derivatives has been insanely fun to watch. Options keep getting shorter and shorter, especially with the latest offerings from Battle Arms Development, Maxim Defense, and others, all using a modified base [Read More…]
Badger Ordnance has announced the release of its first full rifle system, the M134 Compact Precision Rifle. To reach the “compact” moniker, Badger Ordnance has opted for a shorter barrel (either 14.5″ or 16″ at the customer’s choice) along [Read More…]
For those looking for a more compact option, Rainier Arms has introduced a “PDW” lower receiver for the AR-15, with a more compact buffer tube and collapsible dual-rod stock arrangement. An article at Guns.com elaborates: Rainier Arms is taking orders for [Read More…]
LuckyGunner Lounge has a new writer: Melody Lauer, who comes with an full set of credentials as an NRA handgun instructor and rangemaster. Her first article is well worth reading, documenting her abortive first handgun purchase – a Kimber Ultra Carry: The day I [Read More…]
Heckler and Koch have announced a compact variant of their excellent P30 series of hammer-fired polymer framed handguns. From the press release: Columbus, Georgia — Heckler & Koch adds a new subcompact pistol, the P30SK, to its renowned P30 series line. Retail [Read More…]
Toele Shooting Supply, LLC, writes on their Facebook page: Got a couple of the new Taurus Curve pistols today. Before they arrived, someone from Taurus called us to tell them we couldn’t sell them, and had to send them back to the factory… due to issues they [Read More…]
Massad Ayoob has taken a look at the Glock 43, over at Glock headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia: The takeaways: Full power 9mm +P. Low “pistol course” suitable recoil. Issued with 1 “shooting” extended floorplate magazine. Trigger reach adjusted [Read More…]
Stealth Engineering Group occupies a small booth on the first floor of the Sands expo center, but their display case is packed with products and engineering ideas. SEG makes suppressors, and advertise a lighter, more accurate, lower cost, and more customizable product [Read More…]
Anyone that knows me certainly knows how much I like the 45acp round. When I heard the new model of the SIG 320 was coming out in 45acp in full size,carry and compact I found these as soon as I got to the range. Related: SIG P320 Selected as new US Army Handgun. As most [Read More…]
SIG continues to eye the top spot of pistol manufacturers in the US in releasing new additions to its P320 line: NEWINGTON, N.H. (January 12, 2015) — SIG SAUER, Inc., redefined the polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun with last year’s introduction of the modular [Read More…]
FNH has announced that they will be releasing compact models of their FNS line. They are available right now on Slickguns.com for $499.99. No word on capacity but they seem very similar to the M&P compacts so I suspect they will hold 12 rds in 9mm and 10 in [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has announced the release of their latest compact M&P 22lr pistol, the “M&P 22 Compact.” The new Compact is downscaled compared to the full-caliber 9mm and .40 Compact models. Overview video with suitably motivational music and [Read More…]
SCCY has announced the CPX-2 compact 9mm pistol. The CPX-2 is essentially just a CPX-1 without the manual safety. By removing the safety they were able to decrease the MSRP by $20. Some customers the lack of a manual is a feature. Those that disagree can pay the extra [Read More…]
New from MasterPiece Arms is the .380 Premium Protector. The two-toned pistol features a blued frame with an aluminum grip. The grips are fully machined aluminum with a bead blasted finish that is protected by a clear anodize coating. I really like the look. Like [Read More…]
This has got to be the most confusing gun launch launch since I started blogging. A couple of readers emailed me about the launch of the XDm 3.8 Compact but I thought this was the XDm 3.8 launched last year. Why was I confused? Because Springfield’s marketing [Read More…]
One of the major product launches at SHOT Show was the launch of the S&W Bodyguard Series. Smith & Wesson have applied the Bodyguard name to a variety of lightweight wheel guns over the past 50 or 60 years. The latest iteration of the Bodyguard brand again [Read More…]
Sig Sauer is now producing an “R” model of their .45 ACP chambered SIG P220 Compact pistol. The P220R Compact does away with the beaver tail, reducing the frame length by 0.5″, and adds an accessory rail. SIG lists two models, a blued model and [Read More…]
Mike has started up a new forum focusing on sub-compact / micro / mouse guns. If you are into these guns check out Microguns.net
Taurus have updated the PT-22 (chambered in .22 LR) and the PT-25 (chambered in .25 ACP). They are now lightweight polymer and are much sleeker that the old steel version. The new PT-22 (Photo from G&A). The old model PT-22 The old line has a wide range of models [Read More…]
The 709 “Slim” is a new single action only sub-compact 9mm from Taurus. “SLIM” is the name of this suave new entry into the Taurus line. Elegant in Blue and Stainless this small, single-action-only could be found under a cummerbund or a pair of [Read More…]
The new line of Ruger M77 Hawkeye Compact Rifles are very very cool. They are 16.5″ carbines chambered in the intermediate .223 Rem, 7.62x39mm and 6.8mm SPC cartridges as well as the .300 Ruger Compact Magnum, .243 Win. 7mm-08, .308 Win. and .260 Rem. Ruger M77 [Read More…]
Following on from the success of the Ruger LCP, Ruger have unveiled the Ruger LCR (Light Weight Compact Revolver). What sets it apart from other compact revolvers is that polymers have been used as much as possible. The Ruger LCR will be available 1st March 2009 Ruger [Read More…]
I missed the announcement for the Micro Desert Eagle, but I think it came out in mid November. Ad for the Micro Eagle Magnum Research are claiming this is a new pistol but CZF (@ THR) identified it as a the Kevin pistol manufactured by Czech company ZVI. The Kevin [Read More…]
What does legendary gun smith Bill WIlson carry? The “Bill Wilson Carry Pistol”. From Wilson Combat: After the Television appearances by the boss (Bill Wilson), we received so many calls to find out which pistol Bill carries on a daily basis. Well here it [Read More…]
Next month Kahr Arms will be shipping the P380, a new .380 pistol that is even smaller than the Kel-Tec P3AT. Along with the fairly new Ruger LCP, competition in the .380 compact carry niche is really heating up. The P380 features a DAO trigger, 6+1 capacity and is [Read More…]
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