Pistol

Watch: Kahr K9; American Steel

I’ve had the opportunity to try more than the proverbial handful of handguns. Kahr separates themselves from the crowd in a couple of ways. First and foremost they are an American company manufacturing in the USA. The manufacturing process is an impressive one. Barrels start out as a special blend of steel three inches in […]

Model 19 Revolver Reintroduced: Classic Lines, Upgraded Features

For the first time in 20 years, Smith & Wesson’s Model 19 will be available as a catalog item, in both a Classics and Performance Center version. The reintroduction of the amazing Model 19 provides two configurations, chambered in .38 S&W Special +P and .357 Magnum. Tony Miele, General Manager of the Performance Center, said, […]

Do you carry with a round in the chamber?

Carrying with a round in the chamber or not was previously always a debate for me and in the shop I hear all kinds of reasons why some do and others don’t. Almost any professional tells you that if you are carrying you might as well have a round in the chamber otherwise you’re less […]

Walther PPQ SC Pistol: #GripandTrigger

Walther has long been known for quality handguns. Just take a look at our library of Walther articles and it’s easy to verify. #GripandTrigger has most recently been used as a tag line and for good reason. Ergonomics that feel as if the gun was molded for your hand and an impeccable crisp trigger permit […]

An Army Rangers Agency Arms Glock 34 Handgun

“Synergy” -noun 1. The interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc. This is a term that expertly describes this Rangers Agency Arms Glock 34 build. I know my way around Glocks. They’ve been my sidearm of choice since ’93 when […]

KKM Match Glock 26 Barrel: 8” groups at 85 yards

…with a subcompact? Awhile back, I decided to upgrade the little 3.42″ barrel in my Glock 26. I changed the ammo I was carrying from 124gr to 147gr and the stock barrel didn’t seem to like it as much. Specifically, I have steel in my back yard at 55 and 85 yards and my hit […]

First Look: S&W Performance Center SW1911 Pro Series 9mm

S&W Walks the Line Between Competition and Basic with the Pro Series. The Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911 Pro Series 9mm has a long tittle and for good reason. This is not just another 1911. In fact, it’s changed what I expect from a 1911 in terms of fit and finish. We’ll call it […]

Handgun Size Comparison? This Web Site Makes it Easy

When comparing handguns, size matters. Wither fitting your hand or considering the print of concealed carry, we need to know how big pistols are to make good choices. You can go to the manufacturer’s website and compare dimensions, but that can require math and may not allow you to visualize the irregular curves involved. The […]

Guns In Movies: Beretta 93R “Auto 9”

This pistol is one of my favorite guns in movies, the Beretta 93R AKA the “Auto 9.” History The Beretta 93R was developed in the late 1970s for Italian military and law enforcement use. The 93R is based off of the previously discussed Model 92, but with the added feature of being select fire. The […]

Springfield Armory Teams Up With Trijicon: 10mm Bad, RMR Good

The outstanding Springfield Armory TRP 10mm is now even better. The new RMR version sports a shiney Trijicon® Optic with a Red-Dot for Fast Target Acquisition There are two models, one with a 5” barrel, and one with a 6” barrel – are now available with a Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex (RMR) sight milled into […]