It is no secret I am a fan of the Glock, speaking up for polymer practitioners everywhere. However, I’m not so one sided as to have completely lost objectivity. I do realize that the Glock design though admirable, is not, in fact, perfect, it has some small weaknesses. One of which is its lack of aggressive texture along the grip panels. For the record, I do think that the Gen … [Read more...]
Polymer Pistol
Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Pistol
Once rumored to be on the horizon for months, Smith & Wesson Firearms continued to make headlines with the release of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Pistol. The company who has been expanding the M&P line over the last few years offering the pistols in new colors and new sizes has reportedly finally taken steps to upgrade the pistol as a whole. The current design … [Read more...]
Sig Sauer SP2022: A Step In The Right Direction
When it comes to keeping up with the technology of the gun world, I think it is vital to keep updating and modifying your designs to stay relevant. When I first heard of the SP2022 I was a bit skeptical, to be honest. At that time I was unaware that the SP2022 was not their first ever attempt at going to polymer framed pistols. In 1998, Sig began production of their Sig PRO … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: XD-S Midair Bullet?
While filming for the Speed Ledge review I shared yesterday, I captured this neat shot using the Sony NEX FS700 camera. The footage from which I snagged this image was captured at 960 frames per second. Not fast enough to watch the projectile travel (many rounds generate muzzle velocities in excess of 1,500 feet per second—over 1,000 miles per hour). What do you think, did I … [Read more...]