Kimber sent us a sample of their new Rapide Dawn that sports some updated cosmetics for the 112-year-old gun. Sporting stepped cocking serrations and slide lightening ports, the stainless steel gun boasts polished flats, and the stepped reliefs are coated with KimPro II for a two-tone finish. Its G10...
Wilson Combat’s new SFT9 features a Commander-size slide and compact size frame yet boasts a capacity of 15+1 9mm rounds. Its solid body frame is machined from aluminum and given Wilson Combat’s TRAK texturing for a secure firing grip without being abrasive. It possesses excellent ergonomics, and the curve...
Nighthawk Custom, the firm with the motto ‘One Gun—One Gunsmith,” sent us a sample of their new Sand Hawk for this year’s Ballistic’s Best competition and boy is it a doozey! It features a full-length steel frame and dust cover with a machined aluminum grip frame that takes 17-round...
In September of 2022, Springfield Armory rocked the shooting world when they introduced the Prodigy—a double-stack 9mm 1911 with a hybrid frame and optics-ready slide. Springfield Armory machines the slide and frame from carbon steel and Cerakotes them black. The polymer grip module attaches to the steel frame and...
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 Manufacturing 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...
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 Arms WMP. This pistol from Walther Arms 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...
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...
