Wilson Combat added to its EDC line this year with the X9S Subcompact pistol. Designed for deep cover and concealed carry, the alloy-framed gun is based on the 1911 pistol with some of Bill Wilson’s own refinements.
Chambered in 9mm, the EDC X9S has a capacity of 10+1 and weighs...
Springfield Armory sent me a sample of its relatively new 1911 Vickers Tactical Master Class pistol. In a collaboration with retired U.S. Army 1st SFOD-Delta operator and combat veteran Larry Vickers, the gun combines Springfield Armory’s extensive 1911 manufacturing experience with his knowledge of features that a fighting handgun...
Nighthawk Custom sent me a sample of its brand new TRS Comp gun for this Ballistic’s Best evaluation. The gun possesses standard 1911 dimensions yet has a 17+1 capacity. Nighthawk Custom machines the grip frame from 7075 alloy, anodizes it and then Cerakotes it to perfectly match the black...
SCCY’s CPX-2 now offers a milled slide for the installation of a Crimson Trace CT 1500 red-dot sight. The post holes in the CT 1500 RDS are not used by CPX-2’s slide, with the pistol relying on a snug fit in the milled area. SCCY’s older CPX-2 gets a...
The FN 503 is the company’s single-stack subcompact with a capacity of 6+1 rounds with its flush-fit magazine. Controls on the FN 503 are easily accessed and engaged. A three-dot sight arrangement is the standard setup for the FN 503. Aggressive checkering on the FN 503’s backstrap locks the...
There were only three brand-new, hitherto unseen pistol designs in the mix. Those included the FN 503 and the Beretta APX Carry, which were very similar in style, capacity and form factor. The third was Springfield Armory’s high-capacity, micro-compact Hellcat, which caused a good bit of buzz with its...
Conversely, the new Taurus G3c was a smaller iteration of its popular G3.
Possibly one of the best values on the market, the Taurus G3C offers all the great features of its bigger brother. The Taurus G3C hosts an external thumb safety for an extra level of security. The texturing...
Mossberg’s MC2c was also a larger version of its MCsc.
Rounding out the pack was Mossberg’s MC2c which won over a couple of Glock fans in our midst. This is significant since the G48 is probably the Mossberg’s closest market competitor. The MC2c’s slightly smaller footprint (with flush-fit magazines), yet...
Despite the ammo shortage, we still had a more than ample supply of Federal American Eagle and Sig Sauer Elite Ball ammunition on hand, with weights varying from 124 to 147 grains. In between bites of pizza, a great time was had by all. Of all the compacts tested,...
There were only three brand-new, hitherto unseen pistol designs in the mix. Those included the FN 503 and the Beretta APX Carry, which were very similar in style, capacity and form factor. The third was Springfield Armory’s high-capacity, micro-compact Hellcat, which caused a good bit of buzz with its...
