The search for the perfect concealed carry pistol is as old as guns themselves. We each have a list of “must-have items” for the ultimate EDC pistol. While there is some variance, there is also a core of essentials. These include reliability, concealability, accuracy, capacity, and, of course, aesthetics....
It is best to think of the Glock line-up of handguns as a “system” stretching from the compact G26 to the G41 MOS with many stops in between. The Glock advantage of similar operating controls, trigger pull, and “feel” is a huge bonus for moving between firearms from full-size...
The Glock G17L Gen5 MOS is the updated version of the somewhat exclusive G17L. It includes Gen5 design features such as Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) and the elimination of finger grooves for individualized grips. The G17L Gen5 MOS pistol is also designed with extended ambidextrous slide stop levers and the...
INTRODUCTION
The VP9 was first introduced in 2014 and represented Heckler & Koch’s first modern, polymer frame, striker fired pistol. It was designed to meet the requirements of the Bavarian State Police. German engineering has always been exceptional, and the VP9 was no exception.
The VP9 had a feature set that...
In January of 2023, Nighthawk Custom announced the acquisition of Cooper Firearms, a Montana based custom rifle company.
To celebrate the new venture, Nighthawk Custom has produced a custom 1911 that is absolutely stunning. The Cooper Classic is based on a standard Government Model and is only available in .45...
Ruger turned heads last December when they unveiled their newest pistol. The RXM is a redressed and upgraded version of the Glock 19 Gen 3 pistol. A collaborative effort between Ruger and Magpul resulted in the new striker-fired gun with improved ergonomics, an innovative optics platform for direct mounting...
I would be curious about John Browning’s opinion of the polymer/steel hybrid frame double-stack 9mm variants. The arrival of this form can be marked in the late 1980s; and taking off in the 1990s. These competition-based weapons morphed into more serious tactical and personal defense offerings.
The key point with...
Springfield Armory’s Tactical Response Pistols trace their lineage back to 1998 when the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team adopted the Professional. Built in Springfield Armory’s Custom Shop these pistols were virtually hand built for the FBI operators to rigorous material and performance parameters. Springfield Armory’s TRP line was developed...
When the FBI Hostage Rescue Team sought a new pistol, they collaborated with Springfield Armory, resulting in the TRP (Tactical Response Pistol). This pistol set the standard for the performance and features expected from a modern, hard-use 1911. Drawing inspiration from that collaboration, Springfield Armory developed the TRP to...
Smith & Wesson made a wise decision to upgrade the CSX pistol with the new E-Series. They sent me the 3.6-inch barrel version to review, and I was pleasantly surprised. The day of the red dot is here, and gone are the days of iron sights (somewhat). The upgrade...
