The Beretta 20X Do it Yourself is a thoroughly modern micro pistol design with a legacy that goes back almost 60 years to the original Model 20. With a slew of enhanced features, the 20X brings fighting handgun features to the micro pistol world.
The 20X is more durable 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...
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...
