The VP9 is not really all that large a pistol, but it is a full duty-sized gun. And while some folks can and do carry it concealed, I prefer something much smaller for everyday carry. I don’t want my life or my wardrobe to revolve around my carry gun. So, for those of us who are average height and build, and wear normal clothing, a smaller version is much appreciated!
Sig Sauer Elite Performance
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A Semiauto SubGun? SIG Sauer’s MPX PSB 9mm – Full Review.
Published: July 9, 2017 { 41 comments }Sig Sauer seems poised to take over the world these days. It seems like they have a winner in every market segment except kitchen sinks, and they are probably working on kitchen sinks right now. A huge win for Sig has been the MPX family of pistol caliber carbines, and this week we got our hands on one to test.
FMK 9C1 G2 Review: Is FMK a Good Brand?
Published: July 7, 2017 { 24 comments }The FMK 9C1 G2 is a Glock 19 sized, made in the USA 9mm that ran a few hundred rounds of all types of ammo in our test with no jams or failures to feed or eject. Offhand groups at 7 to 8 yards could be covered with a fist, and SIG Sauer 124 gr [...]
Sizzling SIG P226 ASE: Ultralight 16-round 9mm—Full Review
Published: June 27, 2017 { 7 comments }“If only SIG Sauer would offer the P226 in more configurations,” said no one. Ever. Okay, I couldn’t help opening with a bit of snark, but if you pay attention to the firearms market you know that there are about as many SKUs for the P226 as there have been for G.I. Joe. Enter the P226 ASE. And it’s a beauty.
An Any Optic .45? The Accuracy X Multi-Sight 1911 – Full Review.
Published: June 14, 2017 { 4 comments }The name Multi-Sight, as it suggests, means that these pistols are ready to accept a variety of different types of sights with very little effort. The top rear of the slide has been milled out to accept a number of available drop-in tops.
Kimber Micro 9 vs Micro 380: Size, Recoil and Review
Published: May 31, 2017 { 68 comments }The Kimber Micro 9 is only about half an inch longer and 2.2 ounces heavier than the Micro 380, and in our test it recoiled less than the Kimber Solo. Dennis Adler shot a best five shot group of 1.1 inches at 7 yards with Federal Hydra-Shok, and after 25 years of carrying .380s, he [...]
A Mega-Capacity Sig Sauer P320? The 21+1 Full Size X-Five 9mm – Full Review.
Published: May 24, 2017 { 8 comments }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.
Loaded for Bear: Dan Wesson Bruin 10mm Long Slide – Full Review
Published: May 22, 2017 { 13 comments }Love it or hate it, the 10mm round deserves respect. Both the chambering and the 6.3-inch barrel that Dan Wesson equips the Bruin with make it a great choice for hunting—especially with 10mm cartridges loaded to their full potential. Pigs, deer, and bear within close range will fall prey to the Bruin.
Ammo Test: Sig Sauer HT: .308 Winchester, 300 Blackout, and .223 Remington
Published: May 10, 2017 { 11 comments }We’re going to test out three new hunting loads from Sig Sauer Elite Performance Ammunition, and in the process, tell you how you can win a year’s worth of Sig Sauer ammo. Read on.
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.