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Ed Brown Special Forces Carry 1911
I recently examined reproductions of John Browning’s patent application drawings for what ultimately became the 1911 and was reminded that his original design did not feature a thumb safety, which was added later at the request of the Army (the cavalry, I believe). What I did not realize was how rounded the butt of the […]
Canik TP9SA – Great Value
The Canik TP9SA is not the typical pistol you would normally see on BTS. It is what is easily considered a low budget pistol. Now admittedly I was not super enthused about the Canik. Thankful for the opportunity if still a little underwhelmed. It is a Turkish made, probably reverse engineered, Walther P99. The SA is considered a […]
A History of the 10mm Auto
Most of our readers know that Colonel Jeff Cooper loved the 1911 and thought that it was and is the best option for those serious about pistolcraft. There are books about both the man and his love for the 1911. However, while Col. Cooper was a devout worshipper of the .45 ACP, he also expressed […]
Diamondback DB FS Nine Review
It seems that shooters worldwide have an appreciation for polymer-frame pistols, and regardless of how many models are on the market, there is always a new kid on the block trying to make a name for himself. Enter the Diamondback Firearms Co. of Cocoa, Fla., which offers a line of compact and subcompact .380 and […]
Sentinel Compact: Wilson Combat’s Latest Concealable Pistol
Wilson Combat continues to strengthen its pistol offerings in 2016 with the release of the all new Sentinel Compact. RELATED STORY: Sentinel Professional: Wilson Combat’s Short-Slide Pistol The new Compact merges Wilson Combat’s shortest slide fighting pistol — the Sentinel — with the frame of its compact 1911 series handguns. The result is a pistol designed for accurate shooting and easy concealment. The […]
Republic Forge Patriot 1911
Modern aged woolly mammoths are thought to have gone extinct more than 10,000 years ago in what is now modern Alaska and the Yukon. In certain parts of Siberia and Asia, it’s likely that mammoths lived on until 6,000 years ago, and scientist estimate that 10 million mammoths remain frozen. Since the days they walked […]
Does the Walther PPS Classic still stack up?
With the release of the new Walther PPS M2, the original PPS has become the PPS Classic. Walther has announced that they will continue to produce both pistols, so now you have two different PPS pistols to choose from. This review, however, is going to focus on the 9mm Classic model (I’ll refer to it […]
The Navy’s Mk 22 ‘Hush Puppy’ Pistol
So you are a Navy SEAL crawling around deep in the enemy’s back yard. You are vastly outnumbered which means your primary weapon is stealth. You are a shadow—you have to be if you expect to get out of this alive. The thing is, the enemy’s camp has dogsthat are bound to bark. What do […]
Avidity Arms PD10
What happens when you mix an experienced gun designer, successful firearms distributor, a gun sales expert and noted self-defense instructor? In this case, a new company and pistol. Say hello to the Avidity Arms PD10. Avidity Arms is a new company born to deliver a handgun designed for the concealed carry, self-defense market. The brainchild of […]
