Handguns

Kahr CM 45: Affordable and American Made

The list of options for those seeking a good handgun for concealed carry is a long one. Friends suggest one gun, the guy at the gun shop another. Deciding for yourself really is just that: decide for yourself. Hammer or striker fired, external safety or not, single or double action and any combination of those […]

Watch: The Grand Power P11: Full-size Features in a Carry Gun

The Grand Power XCalibur stunned me. From the first shot it was so smooth and easy to point that it didn’t feel like shooting. The sensation was closer to pointing a magic long-range hole puncher at paper. Squeeze the trigger and after a loud noise a hole appears exactly where you were pointing. Truly ambidextrous […]

Cimarron's "El Malo" Single Action Army is Muy Bueno!

“El Malo” means “The Bad One” in Spanish, but this classic pistol is nothing but good. Cimarron imports 1873 Colt reproductions from Italy and includes a few twists to make them more fun. Models include several movie guns. Ever envy Doc Holiday’s pistol or shotgun? Cimarron makes one complete with his name engraved. “El Malo” […]

Guns In Movies: Beretta 92FS

Today, let’s take a closer look at the ubiquitous Beretta 92FS pistol. History Beretta first produced the 92 series pistols in 1976. However, the original 92 pistol design didn’t stay unchanged long. The same year, Beretta swapped the frame-mounted safety for a slide-mounted safety/de-cocker and called it the 92S. In 1981, Beretta made the safety/de-cocker […]

.410 Gauge Double Tap Handgun?

Double Tap has expanded the options for the bantam handgun. Up to this point, customers with an interest in the deep concealing two-shot pistols had the option of anodized aluminum or eye-catching—and more expensive—titanium frames. From there, they had the option of ported or non-ported barrels, and the option of 9mm Parabellum or .45 ACP. […]

CM9 Gen 2: Better Gun, Better Value: VIDEO

You may not have ever heard of Sarsilmaz, but chances are you’ve already benefited from their manufacturing. They are the largest private arms manufacturer in Turkey and make everything from handguns to aircraft parts for Boeing. That’s right, Sarsilmaz is a private company so before you get excited about making comments think. If you […]

Guns In Movies: Springfield Armory M1911 A1

Some of you may already know that I’m a movie junkie. I tend to gravitate largely toward action movies, with a little horror and suspense thrown in for good measure. Due to my cinematic preferences and my fondness for the shooting sports, I always end up playing one particular game, whether I’m watching the silver […]

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 […]

Hop Up Your Glock: Ranger Proof EDGE Trigger Shoe

Ranger Proof is a bold statement. It’s even more bold to name a company Ranger Proof. The company has set some high standards for itself as one should expect with such a name, “Our mission is simple. We will provide the absolute best gear, made with the best components at the most fair price we […]

Guns In Movies: Smith and Wesson Model 29

You don’t have to be a firearms enthusiast to recognize one of the most iconic guns in movies, the Smith and Wesson Model 29 revolver. History Smith and Wesson first produced a large frame (the 29 utilizes S&W’s N-frame) revolver for the .44 Magnum round in 1955. Two years later, it was given the designation […]