Springfield beat some of their competition to market with the new XD Mod 2. But the have a new caliber, the .45 ACP, and they’re also debuting a couple of sharp new 1911s. Click on for details.
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New GLOCK 40! SHOT Show 2015
Last year GLOCK was downsizing. The .380 GLOCK 42 is a force to contend with, but it doesn’t compare to the new GLOCK 40. If you are think bigger is better (and we’re talking much bigger) check out this behemoth from SHOT Show 2015.
Smith & Wesson’s M&P Performance Center Ported Model Is One Flat Shooter
Smith & Wesson has a new line of factory ported M&P pistols. These flat shooting powerhouses are fast and even easier to handle. We got our hands on one and have our first impressions.
XS Angled Sights–Review
Angled iron sights make a solid backup for traditional optics. They don’t take up much space and they make close target acquisition easy. Now XS Sight Systems has improved on the concept with low profile angled irons that include tritium. Read the review….
Springfield Armory XD Mod.2 Subcompact 9mm/.40SW – New Gun Review
Springfield Armory has overhauled the XD, and the new gun is worth a look. Start with the grip. Their new Grip Zone design is like Velcro for you hands. It is sticky in all of the right places. But that’s not all they’ve done. They’ve taken a good pistol and made it much more ergonomic and effective. And we have one to give away. Want the details? Read on….
TrackingPoint Review – 70% First Hit Sniper Accuracy at 1,000 Yards!
At 1,000 yards, according to US Army research, first-shot-hit probability is less than 5%. TrackingPoint’s shooting system has improved that to 70% or better.
Smith & Wesson M&P .38 Hammerless Revolver w/Crimson Trace
Most coverage of concealed carry guns focuses on thin, polymer framed autos that try to pack increasingly larger rounds into smaller packages. Revolvers are treated as antiquated. But Smith & Wesson hasn’t given up on the wheel gun, and the new M&P Bodyguard with an even more effective Crimson Trace laser is making a compelling case for the old-school five shot.
Lock and Load: 5 Classic Home Defense Shotguns
Shotguns have been a favorite choice for many years when it comes to personal protection as they provides firepower and versatility with options to fit any budget. There are a lot of myths about what makes a good shotgun for home defense. The basics are easy–it should be a 12 gauge, possess a sturdy and reliable action, have an 18-20 inch barrel, and an easy to see sighting system. Here are five scatter guns that would make excellent choices for defensive shotguns when things go bump in the night.
Fulton Armory M3 Scout Carbine–Even Better than the Real Thing
Some see the M1 Carbine as a antique, a collectable that’s nostalgic at best. They’ve never seen Fulton Armory’s carbines. The Fulton M3 Scout Carbine builds on the M1’s classic design. But don’t mistake this for some historic homage, or a safe queen–Fulton’s M3 is an ideal choice for home defense. And it shoots one clean r.
A New and Improved UTS-15 (New Gun Review)
Who makes the world’s most complete, most bad-ass combat shotgun? It is a question that will stir some heated debates. Pump guns almost always have a leg up over fickle automatics. Capacity is an issue. For civilians who don’t want to bother with registering an SBS, length is still a concern. Ultimately it comes down to two main discussion points: reliability and ergonomics. UTAS, makers of the UTS-15, hope to settle the debate once and for all. They’ve released an overhauled version of their bullpup that is shaking things up.