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...]
I promised more info on Springfield's XD-S 9mm, so during the exhibition, I stopped by Springfield's booth at SHOT Show 2013 to get some more information. Fans of the Springfield pocket .45 will enjoy how the XD-S 9mm has changed nothing in the way of dimension; both models are 6.3" long, 4.4" tall, and 1" wide. However, the smaller round allows the XD-S to carry two … [Read more...]
The gorgeous Barrett MRAD is a fine example of the high quality rifle for which Barrett has become known. I had the pleasure of chatting a bit with Angela Barrett as she introduced me to this long range beauty. The MRAD is a multiple caliber platform, which allows users to switch between .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, or .338 Lapua within a few minutes. The stock locks into place … [Read more...]
The Ruger SR45 joins Ruger's line of polymer-framed pistols, including the SR9 and SR40. As the other pistols in the SR line, the Ruger SR45 comes with the integrated trigger safety, frame-mounted safety, and a loaded chamber indicator. This Ruger carries 10+1 rounds of .45 ACP. The SR45 allows for some degree of customization with its accessory rail and reversible … [Read more...]
The SIG M11-A1 has been in service with various military servicemembers (various units of the US Army, Navy, and Air Force already use the M11 platform) for years. But, SIG is now going to offer the M11-A1 for civilian purchase. The P228 (or M11-A1) is, essentially, a reduced P226. The P226 Navy or MK25, is the standard 9mm issued to Navy SEALs. Like the MK25, the M11 is … [Read more...]
Feast your eyes on the SIG MPX. SIG sure knows how to make a good-looking firearm, but the MPX really takes the cake. The SIG MPX is a semi-auto closed bolt, gas-operated piston pistol caliber sub-machine gun. This particular version is the MPX-C, which means it is the "carbine" version as it has a fixed 9.5" muzzle brake that brings the overall barrel length to 16". … [Read more...]
