Among the multitude of autoloading handguns that a shooter has at his or her disposal, John M. Browning’s most famous pistol design still remains a perfectly viable choice, well over a century after it appeared. The M1911 and the M1911A1, of the First and Second World Wars, respectively, showed the effectiveness of Browning’s brainchild, as well as the new cartridge designed for it: the .45 ACP, or Automatic Colt Pistol. The ACP marked a return to a .45 caliber sidearm for the military, as the M1892 revolver – firing a .38 Long Colt cartridge – didn’t have the power level that soldiers needed, and the Philippine Insurrection brought that quickly to light.
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Inland Teasing Micro-EBR M1-Based .30 Carbine Pistol
Published: October 23, 2017 { 8 comments }Inland Manufacturing is showing off their next big pistol — a mini Enhanced Battle Rifle. Called the M30-P, the gun is an M1 pistol with a Sage EBR chassis and Gear Head Tailhook arm brace assembly.
Washington PD Getting Suppressors for All Rifles for Hearing Protection
Published: October 20, 2017 { 13 comments }The Spokane, Wash. P.D. is outfitting all of their patrol rifles with suppressors for safety. “It’s nothing more than like the muffler you put on your car.”
100% American Made AKs: Century Arms RAS47 & C39V2
Published: October 12, 2017 { 66 comments }I am not generally a fan of the AK-47 family of weapons; I have spent too much time on the receiving end of them. But I am a fan of all things American made, so I was more than happy to review a couple of offerings from Century Arms. Anything Commies can do, we can do better. And the boys from Vermont have set out to do just that.
The Bipods with the Moves: Bringing the Swagger
Published: October 12, 2017 { 4 comments }Bipods are probably the most underutilized piece of helpful shooting gear, a tool that should be in your toolbox. But like all tools, you need to pick the appropriate one for the job. Normal size bipods, 6 to 10 inches, cover a lot of gaps. But sometimes, you are forced into a less than ideal shooting position, and for that you need something else. Fortunately, that tool now exists.
New Updated Receivers and Ultralight Handguards from Aero Precision
Published: October 11, 2017 { 2 comments }Aero Precision has a whole new line of super-lightweight free-floating handguards and updated enhanced forged lowers all at very desirable prices
A 26-Round 12 Gauge: Benelli M2 XRail
Published: October 6, 2017 { 59 comments }What would you think if I asked you about a Benelli M2 with a 25 round capacity? Work of science fiction? Only if micro mini shells have been introduced? Did I smoke rock this morning? Such a thing exists and it’s brought to you by our friends at Roth Concept Innovations (RCI).
Brace Yourselves! SB Tactical PDW Pistol-Stabilizing Brace
Published: October 4, 2017 { 1 comment }The challenge in many industries is not always building a better mousetrap, but improving the one you already have. Nowhere is that more evident than in the AR Pistol realm. This corner of the AR world was occupied by dedicated aficionados who saw a place for this unique design. To make it something to appeal to the masses would take some doing, however.
RTF2 and Fish Gills Make a Comeback This Glocktober 2017
Published: October 3, 2017 { 1 comment }Back by popular demand, but for a limited time only, are Gen 3 Glock pistols with the company’s RTF2 checkering.
Glock 46 Leaked: Something Really New, Really
Published: September 25, 2017 { 46 comments }It looks like Glock is working on an all-new design with a new rotating barrel locking system in conjunction with a Glock 19-type pistol.