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LARRY VICKERS ON THE FNX SERIES
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
RUGER MK IV RECALL
Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety … Continue reading
LARRY VICKERS ON THE FN509
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms related … Continue reading
MAGPUL GL ENHANCED MAGAZINE WELL FOR GEN3 FULL-SIZE GLOCK NOW SHIPPING
Magpul Industries is now shipping the MAG908 model of the GL enhanced magazine well. The MAG908 will only fit the G3 Glocks The Magpul GL Enhanced Magazine Well is a high performance purpose built Glock frame magazine well. Designed to … Continue reading
GAO Denies Glock Protest of Army’s New Sidearm Pick
STORY BY: MATTHEW COX JUNE 5, 2017 The Government Accountability Office today denied a protest filed by Glock, Inc., against the U.S. Army’s decision to select Sig Sauer, Inc., to make the service’s new Modular Handgun System. In early January, … Continue reading
Eagle Imports Announces Grand Power Q100 Now Shipping in U.S.
Manufactured in Slovakia and distributed exclusively by Eagle Imports Inc., the Grand Power Q100 pistol offers all the benefits of the K100, but striker fired. Wanamassa, N.J. (May 2017) – Eagle Imports, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, SPS, … Continue reading
SILENCERCO MAXIM 9 IS NOW SHIPPING
While at Shot Show 2017 I had the opportunity to shoot Silencerco’s MAXIM ® 9. Two things are important when discussing the MAXIM. This is the industry’s first integrally suppressed pistol in a full length and short configurations. The MAXIM … Continue reading
Meet The New XD-E Pistol from Springfield Armory
CALIBER: 9mm RECOIL SYSTEM: Dual Spring w/ Full Length Guide Rod SIGHTS: Fiber Optic Front & Low Profile Combat Rear WEIGHT: 25 oz. HEIGHT: 5” SLIDE: Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish BARREL: 3.3” Hammer Forged, Steel, Melonite® / 1:10 LENGTH: 6.75” … Continue reading
Heckler & Koch Introduces The Striker Fired VP9SK
Heckler & Koch’s eagerly anticipated striker fired subcompact debuts at the 2017 NRA Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia. The VP9SK (9 mm) has all of the sought-after characteristics of the larger frame VP models but in a more compact design. With … Continue reading
Honor Defense Announces New LE Versions of the Honor Guard
Responding to requests from law enforcement, Honor Defense is proud to announce two new Honor Guard versions specifically designed for backup and off duty use by police personnel. Both pistols will also be available for commercial use. The new HG9CLE … Continue reading
CRIMSON TRACE LG-443G-HBT-43. A GREEN AIMING LASER KIT FOR YOUR GLOCK 43
By offering the Laserguard aiming sight in a package that includes an excellent Blade Tech Klipt holster, CTC has effectively eliminated any excuse you may have for depriving yourself of the finest laser aiming sight on the global market. Read … Continue reading
Posted in Laser Based Technologies, pistols, sights
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, Glock 43, laser, LG-443G-HBT-43
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SNEAK PREVIEW: CRIMSON TRACE LG-443G KIT FOR YOUR GLOCK 43
Crimson Trace announced a new member to the company’s Laserguard family, the LG-443G, for the Glock 43 pistol, during SHOT SHOW 2017 in Las Vegas. In April, I will be reviewing the company’s kit version, a brilliant piece of marketing … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Laser Based Technologies, pistols, Sneak Previews
Tagged Crimson Trace, CTC, LG-443G
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WALTHER ARMS CREED 9mm DAO PISTOL
Walther’s CREED is the company’s 9mm wonder. Walther keeps accuracy, reliability, trigger, ergonomics and eliminated the frills resulting in the best entry level offering on the market. M.S.R.P. $399 Read My Review…
Larry Vickers On The Wilson Combat EDC X9
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms … Continue reading
BERETTA’S NEW STRIKER FIRED APX PISTOL
If you like the Alfa Romeo Giulia, you’ll love Beretta’s new striker fired 9mm (or .40SW) offering, the Apex. The first thing that can be said about the Apex is riempire con anima italiana! I didn’t have the opportunity to … Continue reading
BORESIGHT + SILENCERCO SUMMIT PACKAGE
SilencerCo has teamed up with Boresight Solutions to bring this package to market – without the usual wait time. This Summit package features a Glock® 19 with Special Edition Duty Series customization and an Osprey 9K (silencer only available through … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, Suppressors
Tagged Boresight Solutions, Glock, Silencerco, Summit
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LARRY VICKERS REVIEWS FNS STRIKER FIRED PISTOLS
Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical is a retired US Army 1st SFOD- Delta combat veteran with years of experience in the firearms industry as a combat marksmanship instructor and industry consultant. In recent years he has hosted tactical firearms … Continue reading
H&K SP5K A Commercial Semi-automatic Version of the Legendary MP5K
Heckler & Koch’s SP5K is the commercial semi-automatic version of the MP5K, which was developed in the 1970s as a 9mm selective fire concealed carry weapon for the purpose of personal security. Apart from changes made to comply with legal … Continue reading
Advantage Tactical’s Dark Diamond Night Sight Now Available for CZ 75 and S&W M&P Pistols
Santa Fe, NM (February 2017) – Advantage Tactical Sights, a maker of innovative, accurate sights that allow rapid target acquisition, announces its revolutionary Dark Diamond Night Sight (ATS-DD) now available for two more pistol models; the CZ 75 in 9mm … Continue reading
Posted in pistols, sights
Tagged Advantage Tactical, CZ-75, Dark Diamond, night sights
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Sneak Preview: Walther’s New Creed 9mm Pistol
For 2017 Walther Arms introduced an impressive new 9mm pistol. If you’re familiar with the company’s superb PPX, the Creed is an offspring from that great gene pool but with some of the bells and whistles omitted to deliver an … Continue reading
Gander Mountain Now Stocking Grand Power Pistols
Manufactured in Slovakia and distributed exclusively by Eagle Imports Inc., Grand Power pistols offer top notch quality in a low-recoil pistol at an affordable price. Wanamassa, N.J. (February 2017) – Gander Mountain, one of the nation’s largest retail outdoor specialty … Continue reading
REMINGTON’s R51 and RP9
At this year’s Shot Show, I had the opportunity to swing by Remington’s booth where there was a bit of a crowd looking over the company’s completely redesigned R51 and their new RP9. The R51 was first introduced in 2014 … Continue reading
Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2
A trip to Smith & Wesson’s exhibit would not be complete without taking a close look at their new rendition of the M&P 9, the M&P 9 M2. In version 2, S&W took care of complaints with grip texturing, replacing … Continue reading
SILENCERCO MAXIM 9mm INTEGRALLY SUPPRESSED PISTOL
If you weren’t convinced that Silencerco is one the most innovative industry drivers, a look at the company’s MAXIM integrally suppressed 9mm pistol should resolve that conflict. The MAXIM is available in a long or short configuration.The pistol is a … Continue reading
THE SNAKES ARE BACK!
The Colt Cobra® marks Colt’s triumphant return to the world of double-action revolvers. Its small frame and 2″ barrel make it ideal for concealed carry. Everything on the Cobra emulates the legendary Python pistols; trigger pull and grip angle are … Continue reading
The Avidity Arms PD10, Brainchild of Personal Defense Guru Rob Pincus, Debuting at SHOT Show 2017
The PD10 is a single stack (less than 1 inch wide), 10+1 capacity, lightweight, 9mm, striker-fired gun that’s ideal for concealed carry and personal defense. Wanamassa, N.J. (January 2017) –Eagle Imports, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, SPS, Bersa, … Continue reading
Remington Introduces Its RP9 Striker Fired 9mm
The folks at Remington have finally jumped into the full-sized polymer frame, striker fired pistol. I haven’t put it through its paces at the range but I there are several things that I really like right off the bat. Remington … Continue reading
IWI US Shipping Several Models of Galil ACE Pistols
Harrisburg, Pa. (November 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to announce that the new Galil ACE pistol (GAP39-II, 2nd GEN) and the Galil ACE pistol with SB Tactical custom side-folding Stabilizing … Continue reading
FNS SERIES EXPANDS WITH NEW FLAT DARK EARTH (FDE) COMPACT MODEL
(McLean, Va. – Nov. 07, 2016) FN America, LLC announced the launch of the FNS™-9 Compact FDE, an extension of the FNS series of striker-fired pistols. The FNS™-9 Compact FDE will feature a flat dark earth (FDE) polymer frame and … Continue reading
IWI US Introduces the Jericho JGear Pistol Kits
Harrisburg, Pa. (November 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to introduce the Jericho 941 pistol with custom JGear, Meprolight Tru-Dot Tritium night sights and a MagLula UpLula pistol magazine loader, all packaged in a … Continue reading
UPGRADED MODEL F REPLACEMENT PISTOL AVAILABILITY
Caracal USA announced the availability of Model F recall replacement pistols in the United States. Delivery of the Model F replacement pistol will be dedicated to those customers affected by the 2013 product recall. The Caracal Model F has been … Continue reading
IWI US Jericho Pistol Named NRA "Gun of the Week"
Harrisburg, Pa. (September 2016)– IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is proud to have the Jericho 941 FS pistol named as the National Rifle Association (NRA) “Gun of the Week” on Sept. 10, 2016, on … Continue reading
SUMMIT SSVI + SILENCERCO VP9 PACKAGE
The HK® VP9® is an ergonomic, classically German pistol that combines comfort with utilitarianism. When Damon Young from SSVi™ first got his hands on one, this death metal drummer turned artisan knew he had to make it his own. The … Continue reading
MAGPUL IS NOW SHIPPING THE PMAG 21 GL9
The PMAG 21 GL9 is a 21-round Glock 9mm handgun magazine featuring a new proprietary all-polymer construction for flawless reliability and durability over thousands of rounds. Meeting the overall length requirements for a 140MM competition magazine, the PMAG 21 GL9 … Continue reading
The .44 Auto Mag Pistol is Back!
Florence, S.C. (August 2016) – Auto Mag LTD, Corp, a new company created for the sole purpose of reviving the classic Auto Mag pistol, has signed Laura Burgess Marketing for all marketing and public relations efforts. “The responsibility of managing … Continue reading
Sneak Preview: Streamlight TLR-6 Combo Pack
About a year ago I reviewed Streamlight’s TLR-6 for the Glock-43 ; since then, this laser-light accessory, from one of the country’s leading manufacturers, has developed quite a following. A trend that is clearly visible from the number of holster … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, pistols, Sneak Previews, Tactical Lighting
Tagged combination, pack, Streamlight, TLR-6
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