We have had the pleasure of performing an extensive test and evaluation of the Rock Island Armory 1911 for the last few months and we learned a lot about it. I will admit that before the full sized RIA 1911 showed up I knew very little about them or their parent company Armscor International. When I was told by me editor in chief that a full sized Rock Island 1911 was coming … [Read more...]
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The French/Nazi oddity: MAS 38 Submachine Gun
Everyone hates Nazis. They're our favorite bad guys in everything from movies to literature, and for pretty darn good reason. But following close behind, cowering in the shadow of the Nazi regime, is Vichy France. Like some sniveling, traitorous playground snitch, France, upon getting their underpants firmly tugged to their shoulders in the Battle of France (AKA "the … [Read more...]
Protect the home front: Stack On Total Defense Safe
I was recently picking out safes at a local retailer and stumbled onto Stack On's Total Defense Series. The idea of the safe intrigued me. With the exception of some inexpensive locker style cabinets, nearly all safes boast fire ratings showing a certain temperature and a time period. I had not seen any safes though in my time looking that boasted a … [Read more...]
Mec-Gar Magazines: Your Gun’s Unsung Hero
Mec-Gar makes their new Optimum magazines for twenty-seven handguns. Using advanced materials and re-designed components covered in new anti-friction coating, Optimum magazines for the Beretta 92 series pistols and the military's M9 hold 18 rounds of 9mm with a flush fit, and 20 with the optimal base plate. This is the upgrade you need to take your Beretta into the new … [Read more...]
Weird Gun Wednesday: Borchardt C-93
Nothing symbolizes German engineering quite like a 1930s Mercedes Benz limousine (right). Heavy, grandiose, with bold sweeping lines, it just seems to scream out gruffly, "achtung!" The Germans liked those same features in their weapons, too, as proven by the Borchardt C-93—the first ever mass-produced semi-automatic handgun in the world. Where you've seen it: I hate to … [Read more...]