Pistol

We Hate The Beretta M9, But Why?

Anyone who has been into guns knows that Beretta is a big name in the gun world. They have been making things that go “bang” (some would argue “click”) for about 500 years. They are THE oldest gun makers in the world today. But let’s skip ahead so you don’t fall asleep. In the 80s […]

First Look: Kahr Special “Tig” Edition ST9

American manufacturer Kahr most recently released an updated version of their popular carry guns. The S9 was our first look at this gun. If you’re not familiar with the upgrades check out the original coverage here. Adding additional internal rails and front slide serrations took an already excellent firearm and made it a little better. […]

Upgrading the Glock 19 | TAC Solutions polymer frame work

After upgrading several components on my Glock 19, like the barrel, slide and trigger, I decided to finish the project by customizing the polymer frame. With so many companies offering to chop up and stipple your Glock frame, I was a little overwhelmed by my initial search results. Not knowing the quality of the work […]

Texas Department of Public Safety Selects SIG SAUER P320

Texas Rangers get new Duty Guns: SIG SAUER P320

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) has adopted the SIG SAUER P320 as its official service firearm. The Texas Department of Public Safety will acquire 4,000 SIG SAUER P320 pistols for official service use throughout the TXDPS Highway Patrol, Criminal Investigations Divisions (CID), Aircraft Division, Executive Protection Bureau, Intelligence and Counterterrorism, Texas Rangers, SWAT, […]

Dark Hour Defense | Glock compensated stand-off device

Dark Hour Defense is a new company, a recent offshoot from Joel Allen of V Seven Weapons systems. After talking with Joel (and examining the first round of products to hit the Dark Hour website), it would seem that Dark Hour Defense is all the V Seven quality, minus the exotic materials. Easy assessment when […]

Arex’s rexZero1 Handgun: Select Single or Double Action

I was fortunate enough to be part of a small batch invited to try out the Arex handgun. What I saw reminded me a bit of the Zastava handguns in that it was heavily based on the SIG 226/229 design, but unlike the SIG handguns some improvements had been made and unlike the Zastava handguns […]

First Look: Colt Competition 9mm 1911

Few companies are as much as an American Classic as Colt. In 1855 Samuel Colt, the man credited with making all men equal, founded the company in Hartford, Connecticut. Since that time the company has had many ups and downs but remained as American as apple pie. Though the 9x19mm cartridge may not be native […]

First Look: Llama Micromax .380 1911

After a long wait the Llama Micromax is finally here and in our hands. If you’re not sure if you’ve heard of Llama before it’s because you have and you haven’t. The original company closed down some time ago but their ideas are now living on through the craftsmen of Metro Arms and brought to […]

Hop Up Your Glock With the L2D Combat Magwell: Watch Graham Baates Video

Add-on magwells have been something I’ve avoided for years. I simply didn’t see the expense and reduction in conceal-ability to be better than simply training more to not need a funnel on the bottom of my gun. That changed with the release of L2D Combat’s Lo-Pro Magwell. Unlike most other magwells for Glock, the Lo-Pro […]

Texas Black Rifle Company Micro Comp V3

Looking to upgrade my Gen 3 Glock 17 I went to my local gun shop (Guerilla Armament in Jacksonville, NC go check them out) and I stumbled upon something I have seen a few reviews on before; the Texas Black Rifle Company’s Micro Comp V3. Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminum and coated black I was immediately […]