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 … [Read more...]
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Are Handguns and Cars Alike?
There is what you want, what you have, and what you think you need. Ever wonder why there are so many makes and models of cars? After all these years one would think that the ideal car, truck, van, etc would have already been designed. It's easy to laugh at such a thought … [Read more...]
The Army’s New M-17 Handgun: Tactical Rifleman
We have written a lot lately about the Sig 320. It has won the ICE contract and was recently selected by the Army as the winner of the Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition. The team at Tactical Rifleman has created a great video explaining the Army's decision to procure the … [Read more...]
First Look: Canik TP9 SFx from Century Arms
Century Arms and Canik USA have expanded the TP9 line once more. The TP9 SFx is a competition-oriented model akin to the Walther Q5 Match. With a 5.2" barrel the TP9 SFx has the length to not only squeeze more velocity and power out of 9mm rounds, but also provides a lengthy … [Read more...]
Reloaded: The Grand Power K-100 Pistol
Grand Power has been called the best pistol you've never heard of. As a fan of their guns that has been raving about them for years I take offense to that. As you've seen in our article on the Q100 I have a small collection of Grand Power pistols and that's for good reason, … [Read more...]
Finding the Perfect Handgun: What You Want, What You Have, What You Need
There is what you want, what you have, and what you think you need. Ever wonder why there are so many makes and models of cars? After all these years one would think that the ideal car, truck, van, etc would have already been designed. It's easy to laugh at such a thought … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]