Okay new shooter, you've narrowed down the right style handgun for you, but now, what caliber? I'll walk through some popular handgun cartridges so you can a little better acquainted with your options. Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive caliber list, merely an introduction to a few of the more popular handgun rounds available commercially. If they weren't … [Read more...]
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Guns In Movies: Beretta 92FS
Today, let's take a closer look at the ubiquitous Beretta 92FS pistol. History Beretta first produced the 92 series pistols in 1976. However, the original 92 pistol design didn't stay unchanged long. The same year, Beretta swapped the frame-mounted safety for a slide-mounted safety/de-cocker and called it the 92S. In 1981, Beretta made the safety/de-cocker ambidextrous, added … [Read more...]
Army to narrow the field in Modular Handgun System competition
The US Army’s Modular Handgun System is slated to move forward, downselecting in August of this year from a reported 12 submitted proposals to only three, in preparation for the final competition. The program solicitation was released in September with a deadline of the 1st of February, but the deadline for submissions was extended to February 12th. Now, it seems the Army is in … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: Springfield XD-S 4.0 .45
What's your favorite pocket pistol? The Springfield XD-S line has quickly risen in my list of preferred concealed carry pistols due to their small frame, with surprisingly manageable recoil. I've reviewed both the 3.3" barrel XD-S pistols in 9mm and .45 cal. However, in the past year, Springfield has released new options for their single stack pocket pistols, the XD-S 4.0. … [Read more...]