Pistol

“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Okay, so the quote is actually (and incorrectly) attributed to Mark Twain, author of Huck Finn and many other novels. But it could as easily apply to the .40 Smith and Wesson as a self-defense caliber since reports of the caliber’s death were breathlessly hyped a couple years ago when the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced it was switching its duty sidearms from the .40 S&W to 9mm.

FightLite’s Raider pistol isn’t new this year, but True Pearce did get to shoot it at the range day during SHOT Show. It’s an AR pistol available in 5.56 or 300 BLK. You can mount any AR upper and then use their proprietary bolt with the lower.

FN rolled out a couple new pistols this year, among them was the 509 M or Midsize, which was probably my favorite pistol in the booth because it embodies what a good carry pistol should be. In fact, FN took a lot of their lessons learned from the military’s modular handgun solicitation and rolled them into the [...]

Polymer 100 has introduced a new large frame Glock frame and a new modular pistol chassis that handles over 80 different pistol models.

SCCY’s New .380 Auto is a double action only polymer pistol with some interesting attributes.

This year at the Industry Day at the Range, Bul Armory was showing off their newest SAS II Saw series 1911 with an extended 5.7-inch barrel.

Taurus has released the TX22, a polymer framed 22 long rifle pistol that is long on features.

Full Conceal released a collaboration with CAA which they are dubbing the VIPER. This is a chassis system that fits the Glock 19; similar to the Micro-Roni Stabilizer. However, the VIPER is specifically made for compatibility with an M3D and an extended magazine.

Doug Koenig talked to us about a couple new offering from the Ruger Custom Shop. They are taking their standard products and turning them into competition ready firearms, all that’s missing is a shooter guide to the winners circle.