The MAX-9 is a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol but with other upgrades that will make it compete with the likes of Glock, SIG Sauer and Springfield in the micro-compact market.
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Ruger’s New MAX-9 Micro-Compact Carries 12+1
BY Max Slowik Published: March 16, 2021 Updated: March 16, 2021Taurus Launching Optic-Ready G3 and G3C TORO Pistols
BY Max Slowik Published: March 9, 2021 Updated: March 9, 2021Taurus is rolling out a new generation of G3 and G3C pistols with the new TORO lineup.
Big Gun Performance from Springfield’s Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: February 23, 2021 Updated: February 23, 2021Another significant upgrade of the Rapid Defense Package is the addition of a red dot sight. The RDP takes advantage of the optics ready feature of the Hellcat and includes a HEX Wasp micro red dot.
NEW! – Micro-Dot HEX Wasp, Springfield Armory’s Smallest Red Dot Sight
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: February 23, 2021 Updated: February 23, 2021Say hello to Springfield Armory’s new Wasp micro red dot sight. The Wasp is one of SA’s new HEX line of optics, and it warrants a serious look for concealed carry and duty gun use. I’ve been watching the evolution of pistol red dots for decades and they are finally getting the features that many [...]
ZEV Tech’s New Z365: A More Perfect P365
BY Max Slowik Published: December 16, 2020 Updated: December 16, 2020They’ve gone all-in with some of the most demanded upgrades with the Z365 that’s available and in stores now.
Staccato 2011 P Delivers Amazing Performance
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: September 12, 2020 Updated: September 12, 2020Staccato has blended the best aspects of the legendary 1911 with years of competition tested 2011 improvements and the latest manufacturing upgrades to deliver a unique 4.4” 2011 that will challenge most shooters to keep up with its performance.
Glock Adds Rail to Slimline Pistols, Now Optics-Ready, Too
BY Max Slowik Published: August 27, 2020 Updated: August 27, 2020These new Glock 43X and Glock 48 pistols now have accessory rails and are optics-ready with slides cut for micro red dot sights.
Testing the Springfield Armory Vickers Tactical 1911
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: August 9, 2020 Updated: August 9, 2020Springfield Armory and Vickers Tactical have collaborated and put together a fine pistol with many personal touches that is both extremely reliable and exceptionally accurate. This pistol offers the performance of a custom pistol at a much lower price point, along with the signature touches of a Special Operations veteran.
SIG Sauer Brings the Bullseye Sight to the P938 with New SAS Micro-Compact
BY Max Slowik Published: July 21, 2020 Updated: July 21, 2020SIG Sauer is releasing a new SAS or SIG Anti-Snag pistol with an FT Bullseye day and night sight.
Springfield Armory XDM 10mm – The 10 We Have Been Waiting For
BY Clay Martin Published: July 16, 2020 Updated: July 16, 2020What we wanted and deserved is a high capacity striker fired gun, sized for the human hand. And today, that dream becomes a reality. The XDM 10mm fits all the requirements, and then some. The XDM 10 is identical in grip size to the XDM 45, which is a vastly underrated weapon.