The mysterious ASP was the result of some 212 modifications on the stock Model 39. The most dramatic modification was the reduction in the size of both the slide and frame.
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Cold War Mystery Pistol? The Story of the Revolutionary 9mm ASP
BY Rob Garrett Published: July 27, 2017 { 21 comments }Smith & Wesson Now Shipping New J-Frame Revolver, Model 360
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 27, 2017 { 44 comments }Smith & Wesson announced this week that it has started shipping its new wheel gun, the Model 360 revolver.
9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 3 Fighting with Edged Weapons
BY Clay Martin Published: July 25, 2017 { 57 comments }I tell my students, “There are no professionals left when it comes to knives, myself included. But plenty of amateurs get it right every day. Put the stabby part in the other guy. Don’t let him put the stabby part in you.”
Top Five Fixed-Blade Knives
BY Administrator Published: July 19, 2017 { 20 comments }These might not be your top five fixed-blade knives. But, for now — and in no particular order — these are mine. Enjoy!
9 Critical Concealed Carry Lessons: Ep. 2 Revolver or Pistol for CCW?
BY Clay Martin Published: July 18, 2017 { 121 comments }I have always carried autos, but that is as much a training scar as a lifestyle choice.
Full Conceal Goes P320 with New Custom Deep-Concealment SIGs
BY Max Slowik Published: July 10, 2017 { 59 comments }Full Conceal, a custom concealed-carry pistol shop, is now building specialty SIG P320 ultra-compact kits for deep concealment.
This Simple Drill You Can Do on the Couch Will Improve Trigger Control
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: July 10, 2017 { 5 comments }Just because you can’t get to the range doesn’t mean you can’t practice your fundamentals.
The Last 1911 You’ll Ever Need: NightHawk Custom Classic— Full Review
BY Wayne Lincourt Published: July 8, 2017 { 37 comments }Anyone familiar with NightHawk Custom knows that they produce superlative guns. The workmanship, function, and accuracy are second to none. I just wish you could hold this 1911 in your hands. You can feel the difference between this pistol and a mass-produced pistol immediately.
A $400 Surprise: FMK 9C1 G2 Compact 9mm – Full Review
BY Justin Opinion Published: July 7, 2017 { 24 comments }One company that emerged during this past volatile decade that I think will thrive and grow is FMK Firearms. Until the FMK 9C1 G2 arrived for testing and review, I had never handled or seen one of their products. What happened next was possibly the best surprise I’ll have all year!
Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ Provision Deemed Unconstitutional
BY Jordan Michaels Published: July 5, 2017 { 20 comments }A Florida judge has ruled that a new provision in the state’s “stand your ground” law is unconstitutional because the legislature overstepped its rightful authority when it increased protections for defendants in self-defense cases.









