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A Look at Beretta’s Optics-Ready APX Pistol

April 24, 2018 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

A Look at Beretta’s Optics-Ready APX Pistol

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. One good thing about the recent Army Modular Handgun System Trials is that the process lit a fire at many gun companies to create an entry pistol capable of winning the big bucks government contract. Of course, the intangible value of being chosen as the U.S. Military’s sidearm and […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: 9mm, ammoland, Beretta, beretta apx, Gun Reviews, pistol review, pistols

A New Carry Pistol From Sig Sauer

January 8, 2018 By Tom McHale 4 Comments

A New Carry Pistol From Sig Sauer

Newington, NH (January 8, 2018) – SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces the new High-Capacity Micro-Compact P365 – the ultimate concealed carry pistol.  This revolutionary striker-fired 9mm pistol offers the perfect balance of capacity and concealment with unrivaled shootability and ergonomics.  The P365’s patent-pending, narrow-neck, modified double-stack magazine holds 10 rounds in both the flush-fit and extended […]

Filed Under: Guns, Handguns Tagged With: Concealed Carry Guns, handguns, pistols, Sig Sauer

Kit Gun 2.0 – Smith & Wesson’s M&P 22 Compact

November 29, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Kit Gun 2.0 – Smith & Wesson’s M&P 22 Compact

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. When I got into this whole shooting thing, I frequently read mentions of things called “kit guns” in the established gun magazines. Usually in articles written by guys older than me (and that’s saying something) the term “kit gun” referred to a small, portable, light revolver that was suitable […]

Filed Under: Guns, Handguns Tagged With: .22LR, ammoland, handguns, kit guns, pistols, rimfire, smith & wesson

Smith & Wesson’s New M&P 45 2.0 – Big Bore Carry

July 27, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Smith & Wesson’s New M&P 45 2.0 – Big Bore Carry

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. However, in these days of angry mobs and random terrorist attacks, the standard capacity of a .45 doesn’t make me feel so warm and fuzzy. With a “normal” capacity of 7+1, it carries half as many rounds as a double-stack 9mm. It’s easy to find a wonder nine that […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, ammoland, handgun reviews, pistol reviews, smith & wesson

Smith & Wesson’s Model 629 Deluxe .44 Magnum

April 20, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Smith & Wesson’s Model 629 Deluxe .44 Magnum

This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. Let’s address the magnum in the room first. It’s always important to get misconceptions out of the way, right? The Smith & Wesson Model 629 Deluxe .44 Magnum is not (exactly) the famous Dirty Harry .44 Magnum Revolver, although it is close. As a Model 629, it’s a stainless […]

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FN Announces New 9mm Pistol – The FN 509

April 17, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

FN Announces New 9mm Pistol – The FN 509

FN and everyone else in the gun industry designed a new handgun to submit for the US Army’s Modular Handgun System Competition. Now the company is releasing their design to the commercial market – the FN 509. From the company: (McLean, VA – April 17, 2017) FN America, LLC is excited to announce the launch […]

Filed Under: Guns, Handguns Tagged With: army modular handgun competition, FN, new guns, pistols

Top 5 Surplus Pistols For Personal Protection

April 6, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Top 5 Surplus Pistols For Personal Protection

We’d like to introduce this guest post from the Nicholas Oetken over at Sullivan Survival. Dan Sullivan and team offer up ideas, strategies, and products for planning for anything from everyday emergencies to worst-case scenarios. Be sure to check out their site.  There are two kinds of people who should be interested in purchasing surplus […]

Filed Under: Guns, Handguns Tagged With: surplus guns, surplus pistols, survivalsullivan

A Pocket 45 You Can Actually Shoot – The Ported Performance Center Shield 45

March 29, 2017 By Tom McHale 2 Comments

A Pocket 45 You Can Actually Shoot – The Ported Performance Center Shield 45

This article originally appeared at Ammoland. USA –-(Ammoland.com)- Is that a 1911 in your pocket, or are you just… Never mind, we’ll just leave that one be. But you can have a 1911 in your pocket if you like. In fact, the one we’re looking at today packs up to 7 rounds in the magazine […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, ammoland, compact pistols, Gun Reviews, Pocket Pistols, smith & wesson

Smith & Wesson Ported M&P Pistols

March 22, 2017 By Tom McHale Leave a Comment

Smith & Wesson Ported M&P Pistols

If you’ve ever shot a powerful handgun, you know that recoil can make it uncomfortable to shoot. Physics is physics, so the bigger the bullet, and the faster it goes, the more the shooter is going to feel it. The muzzle flips up sharply, which can make it difficult for some shooter to regain control […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: gun tests, M&P pistols, Performance Center, ported pistols, range365, smith & wesson

Smith & Wesson M642 Performance Center Revolver: Why Not Carry A Spiffy Snubbie?

March 14, 2017 By Tom McHale 1 Comment

Smith & Wesson M642 Performance Center Revolver: Why Not Carry A Spiffy Snubbie?

This article originally appeared at AmmoLand. When it comes to clothes, cars, and even a cup of coffee, we tend to think nothing of paying extra for an upgraded model. Heck, we even pay extra for water that some guy pours into a fancy plastic bottle. Accordingly, if you choose to carry a gun for […]

Filed Under: Gun Reviews, Guns, Handguns, Reviews Tagged With: .38 Special, ammoland, Gun Reviews, revolver reviews, smith & wesson, smith & Wesson performance Center, snubbie

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