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Over the last few months, US Special Operations Command units of all branches of the military have been getting Glock 19s. Numerous reports state that Naval Special Warfare Command, MARSOC and AFSOC have been issued the Glock 19. Elements of Army SOF have used the Glock 22 for years and are now getting the Glock […]
A California County D.A.’s office today announced quietly that it’s has certified a new back up duty sidearm for the members of it’s investigation bureau. Santa Cruz County, California today made it official, after partnering with Fresno, California based T and L Tactical the county went against the grain of convention law enforcement thinking and […]
In mid-March 2016, the Secret Service started shopping for a firearm to replace or supplement its fleet of H&K MP5s and FNP90s FN PS90. I’ve met and known a few of the agents, and to the person they’re hard working, dedicated and decent—so I’m glad an upgrade is in the works. Of course, not […]
So, anyone who really knows me, knows that I either wanted to join the Marines, or be a police officer since I was a kid. At 16 I did my first ride a long, with Officer Jason Young of the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office (JSO), who I still talk to here and there. It was the […]
I had to buy a dress to match! What do you think of the XD-S?
The Executive Agent is a Para 1911 designed with concealed carry in mind, as evidenced by the short 3 inch barrel. It also features an Ed Brown bobtail to help reduce printing while carrying. The comfort of the grip is improved with a pair of VZ G10 grip panels. The forged aluminum frame is hard […]
Smith and Wesson has responded to a demand for .22 LR pistol options by releasing a brand new M&P pistol: the S&W M&P22 Compact. Yes, they’ve had the regular full-size M&P22 pistol out for a while. But now, those looking for a frame that’s a bit more snug to tote to the range will have something that […]
If you’re looking for a high quality production sidearm, you may want to look into SIG Sauer’s classic P226. The SIG Sauer P226 Platinum Elite takes the time-tested Navy SEAL sidearm to the next level. The military and law enforcement community are no strangers to the many P226 variants. Indeed, the P226 MK25 (or P226 […]
Have you ever shot the .22 TCM? I hadn’t. While at SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range, I stopped by the Rock Island Armory/ Armscor booth to put a few rounds through Rock Island’s double stack .22 TCM 1911 to see how it handled (check out the video embedded above). One of the Armscor […]
Colt is making the M45 available for civilian purchase. According to Fraher, it’s Colt’s goal to ramp up production to 80 pistols per month to start making the M45 accessible for non-military consumers. The Colt M45 marketed to the general public is, essentially, the same model being manufactured for MARSOC. The pistol’s features include a […]
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