Mec Gar produces more than 200 different models of pistol magazines, covering many of the worlds top brands and models. The privately owned and operated company has made more than 100 million magazines since 1965 in it's two Italian factories nestled in the foot hills of the Italian Alps. They obviously are doing something right, you don't last that long and put out that amount … [Read more...]
I mentioned in last week's Guns In Movies feature that the Beretta 92FS was ubiquitous. However, its presence in popular media is surpassed by this week's Guns In Movies firearm: the Glock 17 9mm pistol. History Because of the popularity of this handgun, much of its history is already familiar. But, for those less well-versed in Glock lore, I'll share an abbreviated history … [Read more...]
The Pocket 9mm Despite being around since 2011 not much is seen of the Diamondback DB9. Then again that’s the idea of a pocket gun. At just .80” wide and 4” tall the Diamondback DB9 is only slightly larger than the Ruger LCP. Unlike the LCP the DB9 provides 6+1 capacity of the more powerful, affordable, and available 9x19mm round. The unloaded weight of just 11 ounces … [Read more...]
Today, carrying a small pistol everyday has become a very common thing for people throughout the gun community. We see that having a small but effective gun on our hip frees us from the boundaries of having to be selective with our clothing choices and our overall comfort. Even though there has been a growth in the amount of pocket sized pistols on the market, very few of … [Read more...]
When it comes to guns, I'm an equal-opportunity employer. I don't discriminate: I like big ones and small ones, fat ones and thin ones, long ones and short ones, polymer and steel, shoulder-mounted and handheld. I like guns that employ military cartridges, and I like those that make use of hunting loads; I like modern, and I like classic. I could definitely keep going, but I … [Read more...]
Let me introduce you to the Walther PPX 9mm. Today we have a market ruled by high-speed pistols that are slim, small, and have a huge capacity to size ratio. Every now and then we get a gun that is overbuilt for the necessary purposes it serves. This is not a crime, but instead is an underappreciated quality that I feel should be considered more often. Don’t judge a book by its … [Read more...]
