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...]
Due to their lack of protruding hammer, many striker fired pistol designs have flooded the concealed carry market. Manufacturers such as Glock, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory all have popular models of striker fired pistols. But, how does striker fire actually work? To propel a bullet from its cartridge, the gun powder within the casing must be ignited. … [Read more...]
Striker fired pistols have become very popular in the last couple decades. Law Enforcement prefers them for the most part, as do those who carry guns for protection. But what makes them so special and how do they work? I feel like people do not always have a very accurate idea of how these types of pistols work. I have witnessed some salesmen pull out striker fired pistols for … [Read more...]
The Walther P99 is a German original that is still running strong in the German police forces after 20 years. The pistol came into being in the early 1990s and still holds it's own against other big manufacturers. The P99, in my opinion, is a supreme example of high quality German production that will last for decades and even long after we are gone. HISTORY Walther has … [Read more...]
After Glock released their 4th Gen, there were questions about whether or not this meant that the Glock Gen3 was obsolete. There were a few problems at first with the Gen4, which caused the Glock community to remain skeptical of the design, even to this day. The problem seemed to be their attempt to improve reliability when using lights and lasers on the rail of the .40 Cal … [Read more...]
The Glock has undoubtedly become the most popular pistol for a great many reasons. From its overall simplicity and ease of use, to its reliability claims and complete support from aftermarket accessories, it has won a place in most safes across the US. Being very popular, people seek to become skilled in the platform and understand how to perfect the manual of arms on the … [Read more...]
