If you love America, 1911’s, and think plastic pistols should be melted into Tupperware, then the Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice just might be the EDC you’ve been dreaming of. It’s small, thin, light, smooth, and absolutely gorgeous.
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Kimber’s Micro9 Rapide 1911 Black Ice – Steaming Pile or Underpriced Wonder?
Published: August 1, 2021 { 27 comments }
SIG’s Spectre XCompact & P365XL – Hit or Miss?
Published: July 25, 2021 { 17 comments }The new Spectre series from SIG, in a nutshell, is the proven P320 platform and the P365XL sent to the SIG Custom Shop for some ZEVish style custom work.
Walther PDP Compact: Performance & Duty are its Name
Published: July 18, 2021 { 7 comments }About a decade ago, give or take, the baseline for what made a great polymer-framed, striker-fired handgun was changed overnight when Walther introduced us to the PPQ. Its ergonomics were all the rage, as was its performance and accuracy – but it was that trigger that knocked the industry on its butt. The light, crisp trigger of the PPQ with its very short and tactile reset had every IDPA shooter in the country taking those make-up shots without adding time to their scores. It is hard to overstate the revolution that was started by that pistol.
Smith & Wesson Rolling Out Limited Edition M&P Spec Series
Published: June 17, 2021 { 1 comment }The Spec Series Kits include an optics-ready two-tone M&P pistol bundled with a Crimson Trace optic, M&P fixed blade knife and a challenge coin.
Armscor Gearing to Launch STK100 Alloy-Framed Striker-Fired 9mm
Published: June 14, 2021 { 0 comments }The Armscor and Rock Island Armory STK100 is a full-size, striker-fired 9mm with a 1911-inspired anodized alloy grip.
Ruger LCR – Goodness in 22
Published: June 12, 2021 { 22 comments }I recently evaluated the Ruger LCR in .38 Special. As a follow-up, I wanted to evaluate the LCR in .22 LR. eing a fan of the Smith & Wesson J-frame, I am fortunate to own a Model 43C which is also chambered in .22 LR. This review also gave me an opportunity to compare the LCR with the Smith.
MAX Capacity + MAX Function = Ruger MAX-9
Published: May 30, 2021 { 16 comments }If you’re not first with a new innovation, then you’d better bring something extra to the table. And that is exactly what Ruger has done with the MAX-9. I am duly impressed by it – the MAX-9 is a very legit contender.
Taurus USA Goes Micro Small with the New GX4 9MM Pistol
Published: May 23, 2021 { 4 comments }Looking for a small, ultra-concealable pistol for self and home defense? Taurus USA may have just what you need with the newly introduced GX4 micro-compact.
Taurus Launching GX4 Micro-Compact with Lots of Support From Ameriglo to XS
Published: May 19, 2021 { 8 comments }Taurus is the latest company to introduce a micro-compact pistol for self-defense and concealed-carry, the 11+1 9mm GX4.
The NEW .44 Auto Mag: Return of the King
Published: May 16, 2021 { 69 comments }There are many iconic handguns in the collective consciousness of gun enthusiasts. There are fewer, but still several iconic handguns in global culture. These latter icons tend to be associated with a larger-than-life appearance on the silver screen. But even amongst the most iconic and awe-inspiring handguns ever to make viewers’ eyes widen and chins drop – there is one that sits at the very top. The .44 Auto Mag.