When Walther released the original CCP it was met with much anticipation. Straight blowback 9mm is too much to handle, but Walther’s piston system known as “softcoil” offered to reduce recoil below standard Browning systems. The “softcoil” also applied to the recoil spring which didn’t need to be as heavy and so the gun is […]
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Taylor & Company Cattleman 1873 Pistol: Keeping the Legend Alive
This is my first “cowboy pistol to test and review. I think it is one of the first ones that Taylor & Co., Inc. has shared as well. I am honored to give this firearm a twirl. The Virginia company which is almost thirty years old specializes in “Keeping the Legend Alive, “ by providing […]
Ruger American Pistol: Bravo Ruger!
Often the name Ruger is associated with budget guns that are commonly referred to as “lawyer guns” for obvious reasons. The biggest reason is due to them having a slew of passive and active safeties all throughout the gun. Now this isn’t entirely bad, because this just means that this one design is legal in […]
Handgun Grip Is Why You’re Missing: Guerrilla Approach
Guerrilla Approach says that handgun grip is why you’re missing, but the cookbook format for learning won’t solve your accuracy issues. Link to the free Consistency target used in Guerrila Approach Pistol classes HERE. Shot from left to right, top to bottom, reload as necessary. Par time: 25-seconds. About Aaron Barruga, Founder of Guerrilla Approach, […]
The Heckler & Koch USP .45 Compact
Today’s review comes to you from a Load Out Room reader. Hope you enjoy! – Nick The Heckler & Koch USP .45 Compact By Eric Maudsley m (Former Mil/LE) I’ve been in the military or law enforcement in some capacity for the last 24 years, so I’ve seen plenty of different guns come and go, […]
SIG’s P320-M17: The Modular Handgun System for the Rest of Us
SIG SAUER has been teasing a civilian version of the U.S. Army’s M17 official service pistol for awhile now. The Army’s M-17 is a P320-based platform, selected for its uniquely innovative modularity, uncompromising performance and unmatched capability. Understandably, while the losers of the Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition have been selling the flat dark earth pistols […]
Kel-Tec PMR 30: A .22 Magnum for the Masses
What if I told you that there was a pistol on the market that weighted under a pound unloaded, was made of polymer and could hold 30 rounds of ammunition for under $400.00 ? What if I told you that pistol was made in the United States and had a trigger pull of only 4 […]
Pistols: The Beretta M9
I wanted to focus today on military pistols, and specifically the Beretta M9. I start here with the Beretta M9 because it is the most commonly used sidearm across the armed services. In the coming future, expect to see others covered here as well, from SIG Sauer to Heckler & Koch, but today, I’m just […]
Watch: Walther Q4 TAC First Look
It’s not secret that I’m a fan of Walther firearms. Ever since I first picked up the P99AS I felt like Walther had somehow taken a mold of my hand. The ergonomics are incredible. Personally, I wish the paddle magazine releases would return, but I understand that Americans like buttons. The PPS M2 is one […]
Virginia State Police Selects SIG SAUER P320 Pistol: The Move to Modern Modular Design Continues
Joining DHS, the US military and a host of other police agencies, the Virginia State Police has officially selected the SIG SAUER P320 Pistol as their official duty sidearm. The Virginia State Police is comprised of three bureaus, with over 2,100 sworn personnel, providing exemplary service to the public, and other law enforcement and criminal […]