The Rhino was originally introduced in 2010 and featured a very unconventional design and appearance. The barrel is mounted in the bottom of the barrel shroud and the round is fired from the 6 o'clock position. This design serves to significantly reduce both felt recoil and muzzle rise. The...
A gun that really brought the firepower was the KelTec CP33. KelTec believed the pistol market needed an update, so they created the CP33. The CP stands for Competition Pistol, and it holds a jaw-dropping 33 rounds. The gun is equipped with a Picatinny-style top rail and a Magpul...
The next gun in the mix was the Taurus TX 22 Competition. This is a custom-tuned version of Taurus’ polymer sporting pistol. This full-size, semi-auto rimfire was re-engineered to meet the rigorous performance demands set by competition shooters. The upgraded, red-dot optics-ready slide and 5-inch threaded bull barrel assembly bring...
A gun that gives us a retro moment is the Standard Mfg. SG22. The SG22 is based on the classic Browning-designed Colt Woodsman. It has classic lines and a very comfortable feel. It features a button magazine release, walnut target grips and target sights. It sports a 6.63-inch blued...
Our next gun was a bit of an unusual departure from the norm. The Heritage Tactical Cowboy is a mix of old and new. The gun features modern-day technology in an old classic world. The barrel is threaded for accessories like compensators. The Picatinny rail allows the user to...
First up we looked at the Browning Buck Mark Plus Vision Black/Gold Suppressor Ready pistol. The Buck Mark has been a popular pistol for years. Browning thought it was time for an update, however, and took the gun to the next level. The gun is deceptively lightweight. The solid...
The last gun in our competition was the Walther WMP. This pistol from Walther changed things up a bit as it was chambered in .22 WMR. The gun features an optics-ready slide, good ergonomics and a first-time patented ambidextrous reloading mechanism incorporating both paddle and button releases called the...
The next gun in our battle royale was the Sig Sauer P322. The new P322 was completely designed and built by Sig in their New Hampshire plant. It is a compact size gun that has the same general feel as its 320 cousins. The gun is feature rich and...
The next batter up was the FN 502. I credit FN with essentially developing a new category of .22 pistols—basically full-size guns that match their larger-caliber counterparts. This allows for more affordable and less fatiguing training. The 502 was also one of the first slide-mounted, optics-ready rimfire handgun. The...
