My first thought when reading the breaking news of the new X-Five line was that SIG was making some neat looking cosmetic changes to the pistol and maybe a bell here or a whistle there. It wasn’t until I received the test sample of the P320 X-Five and immediately tore it apart before I realized that the mad scientists at SIG had done much more than that! It is a P320, and shares the same internal serialized chassis (or fire control group) as the rest of the series. But in just about every other way it is a completely new and different gun.
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A Mega-Capacity Sig Sauer P320? The 21+1 Full Size X-Five 9mm – Full Review.
Published: May 24, 2017 { 8 comments }
STI Hex Tactical 2011: A 9mm Triple-Tap Machine—Full Review.
Published: May 15, 2017 { 12 comments }I have never owned an STI pistol, and until I received the Hex Tactical for this review, I had only shot them a few times, during “hey, try this out” sessions on match days. I was impressed on those occasions and was eager to have this model – a relatively new one from STI, all to myself for testing. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t disappointed!
Red Dot Pistol Shoot-Off: Clay Picks the Best Optics-Ready 9mm
Published: May 12, 2017 { 34 comments }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.
New Apex Tactical Triggers for Beretta, FN, S&W and Sig – NRA 2017
Published: April 30, 2017 { 0 comments }Apex 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.
Published: April 29, 2017 { 49 comments }Springfield 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
Published: April 29, 2017 { 0 comments }We 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
Published: April 28, 2017 { 20 comments }Kimber‘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!
Published: April 28, 2017 { 49 comments }The 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
Published: April 26, 2017 { 5 comments }The 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?
Published: April 22, 2017 { 13 comments }Over 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.