Archive for October, 2007
Ruger SR9 Pistol: A New Nylon Framed Firearm for Police Work
Posted by: | CommentsSturm, Ruger and Company has released a new combat pistol for police work and self-defense: the SR9.
The SR9 is Ruger’s first striker-fired pistol, and it features a glass-filled nylon frame. The handgun is initially offered in 9mm (9×19), with other calibers being introduced at a later date. The backstrap on the frame is removable, so the officer may insert different sized and shaped backstraps to best fit his or her hand.
Standard magazines hold 17 rounds, and 10 round magazines are available for jurisdictions that have passed useless laws banning “hi capacity” magazines for non-police officers.
Trigger pull is a nice 6.5 pounds. The pistol has an ambidextrous 1911-style safety, and an ambidextrous magazine release. Ruger has also included a trigger safety, striker-blocker, and magazine disconnect. A visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator is also built in to this gun.
The SR9 has a standard accessory rail, so police officers wanting to add a tactical light will have no problem.
This pistol is sleek and handsome. I look forward to shooting it, and will let you know how it does.
LaserMax Introduces the Uni-Max Green Laser for Combat Firearms
Posted by: | CommentsLaserMax has introduced a new laser using green light
This laser mounts to the accessory rail of handguns, as opposed to an internal laser that LaserMax has produced in the past. The laser unit is supposed to be very light (about one ounce).
I’m not sold on the use of lasers in combat, but I am very open on the idea. I am eager to test one of these units out, and will bring you a full report when I do.
Stay safe!
Rochester, NY – LaserMax, Inc. is pleased to announce the newest member of their Uni-Max™ family of stackable rail-mounted weapons accessories, the Uni-Max Green™ laser sight. Like the Uni-Max Red™ laser, this new device features patented rail mounts on the top and bottom surfaces, compatible with all Picatinny and Weaver mounting systems. Uniquely LaserMax, the Uni-Max Green is, in fact, a laser sight within a universally compatible Picatinny rail. Tactical lights, IR devices and even red-dot and reflex optics can be mounted both on top of and under the Uni-Max as it transitions quickly and smoothly from handguns to submachine guns, shotguns, carbines and rifles. The Uni-Max Green was designed for use on any weapon and any accessory with a rail mounting surface.
Green laser sights offer the highest visibility and fastest acquisition for the unaided human eye. Driven by U.S. military demand, the Research & Development team at LaserMax has applied the same technology to Uni-Max Green for individual military personnel, law enforcement, security professionals, and private citizens who demand the most efficient and effective laser sights. To identify the advantages of the green color spectrum, one simply has to turn Uni-Max Green on and compare it with any Class IIIa red laser. Uni-Max Green appears visibly brighter and stronger in any lighting environment.
Until now, the only green lasers commercially available have been bulky, fragile and even dangerous for use on small arms. In contrast, Uni-Max Green is only the size of a pocket matchbox and weighs less than one ounce. Despite its small dimensions, Uni-Max Green is a rugged precision instrument – superbly accurate, energy efficient, combat-tough, weather-worthy and pulsing for highest visibility and fastest retinal ID.
Pulsing at 10pps with an output of 5mW (the maximum power commercially allowed by law), Uni-Max Green features adjustable windage and elevation settings for exacting alignment. These user settings are guaranteed to hold zero after battery changes. Operated by an ambidextrous sliding switch or remote momentary-on pressure pad (optional), the durable FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) body houses the unit’s two lithium button cell batteries.
Built entirely in the USA, LaserMax is proud to produce a product that civilians and serving troops alike can rely on with pride and confidence. Uni-Max Green retails for $399.00, and can be purchased through fine shooting sports retailers nationwide. Discount pricing will be available for military and law enforcement personnel purchasing direct.
All LaserMax products are designed and manufactured in LaserMax’s state-of-the-art facility in Rochester, New York.
Sig Sauer to Release New Sig P250 Pistol and Sig556 Rifle at IACP Convention
Posted by: | CommentsThe Shooting Wire is reporting that Sig Sauer (formerly SigArms) will be releasing their new full-sized pistol, the Sig P250, this weekend at the International Association of Chiefs of Police convention. The firearm has different sized polymer grips/frames that the metal receiver drops down into. A few of these have been seen in some of the consumer gun magazines, but this will be the first time most of us will be able to put our hands on one.
This gun is supposed to have 35-40% fewer parts when compared to other handguns. Generally speaking, that should enhance reliability. Sigs are known to be dependable, accurate firearms. I hope this one continues that tradition.
Sig is also releasing the Sig556, a lightweight rifle for the military and law enforcement that is the Sig Sauer platform for the .223/5.56 cartridge. Functionally, it is a bit different from the AR-15, and lighter(!), but it is designed to accept the AR magazine.
I will have a review on these firearms as soon as I can acquire them for shooting.
