A lot of people debate the advantages and disadvantages of the striker and hammer fired pistols. There are definite pros and cons to both systems, but people tend to try to label one or the other as a winner over the other. I find it more helpful to merely evaluate ad judge the systems for what they are good at and where they shine. There are considerations that one must take … [Read more...]
Striker-fired
Heckler & Koch’s NEW Striker Fired VP9SK
Heckler & Koch's eagerly anticipated striker fired subcompact debuts at the 2017 NRA Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia. The VP9SK (9 mm) has all of the sought-after characteristics of the larger frame VP models but in a more compact design. With a retail price of $719, the VP9SK continues HK's trend of affordability in a superior quality handgun. The VP9SK is made in … [Read more...]
Shooting Double Action Is Good for Trigger Control
One of the best ways to learn good trigger control and tighten up groups while handgun shooting is to shoot a double-action handgun. This can have the added benefit of good trigger control shooting long guns as well, which is especially beneficial for the big game hunter or fowler. Shooting double action requires a different type of trigger pull than the more common firearm … [Read more...]
Anti-Glock: The Dark Side of Plastic Perfection
Upon hearing about my fellow TAG team member Brian's article titled "Do All Roads Lead to Glock?," I knew with absolute certainty I had to present the other half of the argument and be that guy—the Glock hater. I'm tired of shootists perpetually singing the praises of this platform—it's the ultimate in reliability, they're inexpensive, all the pros use them—and I intend to call … [Read more...]
SHOT Show 2017: Introducing The CZ P10C
CZ has finally released a striker fired pistol onto the civilian market. The CZ P10C has been long anticipated by many CZ fans, and even people on the fence about CZ. Perhaps this pistol will be exactly what pushes people over the edge into being a CZ fanboy. I personally am looking forward to welcoming the P10C into my home and onto my range when I get … [Read more...]
Lionheart LH9 At 5K: Tough As Nails
My testing of the Lionheart LH9 through five thousand rounds has beenamazing withfew hiccups. It has not received a cleaning, and only lubricated three times. the tough performance of this pistol is truly remarkable, especially considering it is unknown to most shooters. I have covered this platform in detail a few times here, and discussed it on my channel as well. This is … [Read more...]