The SAR9 Sport Gen 3 pistol is an excellent entry-level handgun for people interested in competitive shooting. With an MSRP of $549.99, it’ll get you in the game without breaking the bank. Despite its price tag, it offers a lot of value for competition shooting. It is optic-ready, has...
Smith & Wesson has once again introduced an all-new competition-ready pistol you can take from the gun store to a competition without any modifications or aftermarket accessories needed. The new Spec Series V pistol is tricked out with a fluted threaded barrel with a Strike Industries compensator installed from...
One company that’s building a history of its own is Rock Island Armory and it rounds out our “Meat and Potatoes” part of the review with the new STK100. Bucking the polymer trend, RIA decided to go with an aluminum frame for the 9mm, striker-fired STK100. Company reps posit...
On the other hand, some companies like Sig Sauer don’t mind making a big splash, especially where its new P320 Max is concerned. Essentially a re-jiggered P320 X5 Legion, the P320 MAX is a slightly different concept for a race gun that forgoes iron sights completely in favor of...
However, if you’re a fan of Glock and Glock-type pistols and you’re wanting something serious for self-defense, maybe you need to look at Zev Technologies’ O.Z-9 Combat. Manufactured in house, the O.Z-9 chucks out all of the frilly cosmetic stuff and gets down to serious business with Zev’s best...
Speaking of style, nobody does it better than the Italians and that’s easily confirmed by the new 92X RDO. While the 92X isn’t a brand new pistol, the factory RDO configuration is new for this year. Beretta is now also able to offer a red-dot mounting solution to customers...
An evolution of the PPQ series, the PDP Full Size brings users a variety of upgrades designed for hard use. The PDP’s new and aggressive SuperTerrain serrations provide excellent traction for easy slide manipulation. The superior ergos of the PDP’s grip offers a glove-like fit for the shooter’s hand....
FN is no stranger to the needs of operators, duty professionals and service personnel with all of its experience on the streets and military contracts. The FN 509 LS Edge is the pinnacle of that experience and is billed as the ultimate tactical pistol. It’s a big boast but...
The SAR K12 Sport is a highly competent competition pistol at an exceptionally low price point. The K12 Sport features aluminum grip slabs and an aluminum mag well. Both the front and backstraps of the K12 Sport wear medium checkering for a solid purchase on the grip. A full...
The VP9 L OR is HK’s competition-ready pistol configured to mount red-dot optics. Lightning cuts at the front of the VP9L help reduce mass to mitigate muzzle flip. An oversized triggerguard on the VP9L OR accommodates gloved fingers, helpful for more tactical-oriented work. Cocking ears at the rear of...
