In the interest of a look toward the future, we decided to have a shoot-off of some of the most popular brands of 9mm pistol with a factory red dot mount option. There can be only one! So, let’s get them out on the range and in the hands of some different shooters and see what comes out on top.
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New Apex Tactical Triggers for Beretta, FN, S&W and Sig – NRA 2017
BY Michael O. Humphries Updated: April 30, 2017Apex Tactical has a long tradition of make great guns even better with their triggers and kits, and its new products on show at the 2017 NRA Annual Meetings continued that theme.
It’s Hammer Time! Springfield’s New 9mm XD-E – Full Review.
BY Clay Martin Updated: April 29, 2017Springfield Armory has taken their mastery of small gun ergonomics in a new direction with the release of the XD-E. The E stands for external hammer, which is a feature many people look for in a carry gun. If you are in the “don’t trust strikers” crowd, this gun was absolutely made for you.
Heckler & Kock VP9SK: Subcompact Goodness – NRA 2017
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: April 29, 2017We saw the Heckler & Kock VP9SK at NRA 2017. If you’re a fan of HK, then I don’t need to tell you anything else. If you’re not into HK, no worries, move along, nothing to see here…
Kimber Micro & Micro 9: Carrying Concealed Never Looked So Good – NRA 2017
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: April 28, 2017Kimber’s Micro and Micro 9 pistols are flying off the shelves. They’re a hit! I think that’s for two reasons, well, three, actually. First, they meet the standard that all concealed carry guns must meet. That is, they’re actually comfortable to carry. As Paul Helsinki always tells people, “Buy the gun that you will actually [...]
Springfield’s All-New XD-E – First Look!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: April 28, 2017The XD-E is a gun you have to shoot to believe. I generally don’t prefer DA/SA guns, but this one runs like a scalded cat.
Brink’s Chooses New FN 509 for Its Armed Security Guards
BY S.H. Blannelberry Updated: April 26, 2017The all-new FN 509 has been chosen by Brink’s, Incorporated, to be the sidearm for its armed security personnel.
D3-9SD Integrally Suppressed 9mm: The Ultimate Urban Carbine?
BY Fred Mastison Updated: April 22, 2017Over the last several years the firearms industry has exploded with AR-15 style rifles. Once the realm of large manufacturers, an increased demand and the potential for profit has spurred the launch of countless new rifle companies. At a more detailed level the market has seen an increase in ARs chambered in 9mm.
Colt Announces New Competition 1911s, Lower Pricing
BY Max Slowik Updated: April 19, 2017The competition-oriented Colt Gold Cup Trophy expands on the National Match design with even more high-end, semi-custom features.
Mod Your Glock for Competition for Under $100
BY Ian Kenney Updated: April 19, 2017So often when I see firearm upgrade videos though, the modifications are usually extensive and well beyond most budgets. We thought it’d be fun then to do a video that focused on easy modifications a person could do to their pistol with a more reasonable budget. So armed with $100 I started perusing the local gunshops and online to find the parts and pieces that I’d need to modify my bone stock Glock 34 Gen4 to ready it for competition.