Archive for November, 2009
New Gen 4 Glock Information
Posted by: | Comments[Update 12/18/2009: Gen 4 Glock photo is here.]
More information on the new Gen 4 Glock pistols was leaked this week on the Handgun Podcast. Host Eric Shelton described three new features of the fourth generation Glock pistols: adjustable backstraps, a new texture, and a dual recoil spring.
Shelton stated he was in a Glock Armorer School hosted by Dennis Tueller, and during that class the Gen 4 Glock was discussed. Shelton said the new Glock pistols would have adjustable backstraps, which was leaked back in July of this year, but Glock has declined to publicly confirm.
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Hornady Expands Critical Defense Line of Ammunition
Posted by: | CommentsHornady announced three new loads in the Critical Defense line of ammunition: .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Refer to the chart for specific loading information:
What Do They Teach in Journalism School Anyway?
Posted by: | CommentsSo, I read today’s silly gun control “news” story. This one comes from the Yakima Herald in Washington state. Among the highlights:
- “The image of [the BATFE] being jackbooted thugs doesn’t hold water”;
- “the so-called “gun show loophole” that allows unlicensed firearm dealers to circumvent background checks”;
- “a large percentage of guns that are smuggled into Mexico come from gun shows in Eastern Washington”;
- “Washington state is the No. 4 source in the country for illegal guns in Mexico”;
- “high-powered pistols like the FN Herstal”; and
- the ubiquitous “semi-automatic assault rifles.”
The article is here: Gun show loophole sees many weapons smuggled into Mexico. Feel free to read the article and e-mail the author if you believe he has mistaken any facts. Please be nice…
Ruger Offering No.1 in 300 H&H Magnum
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Ruger announced they are offering their No.1 single-shot, dangerous game rifles in 300 H&H Magnum. Part of the 2010 Ruger catalog, the 300 H&H Magnum will be available in the Medium Sporter version of the No.1 rifle.
Like many of the No.1 rifles, the stock is American Walnut, and the metal finish is blued steel. The rifle features a 26″ barrel with a 1:10, RH twist.
Green Lasers from Crimson Trace
Posted by: | CommentsThe Tactical Wire has the complete information on the new green laser from Crimson Trace.
More Gen 4 Glock Teasing
Posted by: | Comments[Update 12/18/2009: Gen 4 Glock photo is here.]
From this month’s issue of Guns Magazine:
Smith & Wesson ExtremeOps CK5TBS Knife Review
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The Smith & Wesson ExtremeOps CK5TBS knife is an inexpensive knife designed to clip to your pocket and open one handed. Priced at less than $11 (street price), the ExtremeOps fits the budget of almost anyone needing a good quality knife for general use. But does the S&W ExtremeOps deliver the quality necessary to make this a good value? I believe it does.
As stated above, the ExtremeOps is a folding knife with a pocket carry clip that is designed to be opened with only one hand. My knife had a 3 1/4″ blade featuring a sharp Tanto-style tip, with serrations on the last 1 1/4″. The black finish on the blade has a very rich color that I found to be pleasing. The blade on my ExtremeOps knife was very sharp.
BLACKHAWK! Introduces Holsters for 2010
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BLACKHAWK! is introducing seven new concealment holsters in 2010. These brown leather holsters include a three-slot pancake, IWB, a tuckable, a Yaqui slide, and more. In addition, BLACKHAWK! offers leather mag pouches and other concealment gear.
From BLACKHAWK!:
BLACKHAWK! Products Group™, the world leader in manufacturing tactical gear for the military, law enforcement, industrial security and outdoor market introduces 7 (seven) new leather concealment holsters and new leather color options and models for existing leather models for 2010. BLACKHAWK! Leather concealment holsters are now available in classic harness brown Italian leather with recessed stitching and in a variety of new models.
Glock Continues to Tease
Posted by: | Comments[Update 12/18/2009: Gen 4 Glock photo is here.]
From the NSSF Twitter account:
“GLOCK will introduce the ‘next generation’ of GLOCK Pistols incorporating our customer’s demands at the upcoming SHOT Show,” says VP Dorsey
Starline Brass Improves Production
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Starline Brass announced that they have added new manufacturing equipment to improve the consistency of the brass cases they make for their customers. Starline also claims the machinery improves the efficiency of the production process, creating a situation where Starline is producing a better product more quickly than they were producing the old brass.
Glock 19, 23 Available in RTF2 Finish; Not Gen 4 Pistols
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[Update 12/18/2009: Gen 4 Glock photo is here.]
Glock introduced Glock 19 and Glock 23 pistols with the RTF2 finish. Glock made the introduction at the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Meeting & Expo in Reno, NV this week.
The introduction is an extension of the announcement Glock made at the 2009 SHOT Show, where the company stated the 19 and 23 would follow the roll out of the models 22 and 17.
The RTF2 finish is not the “Gen 4 Glock“ pistols that have been teased to by the company. Those pistols are expected to be shown publicly at the 2010 SHOT Show. More information about the Gen 4 Glock pistols is here.
CR-123 Batteries Can Explode
Posted by: | CommentsDad always said “You get what you pay for.” Sometimes, though, you get more than you bargained for.
Keeping lasers and white lights fed with CR-123 batteries tends to be expensive, so it is understandable that people try to find the cheapest batteries possible to use. The problem is inferior batteries can overheat, catch fire, and even explode.
Massad Ayoob describes the problem on his blog, and even includes photos of a Glock damaged by batteries that exploded inside an Insight M6X laser/white light that was mounted on same. He even has photos of the injured hand and damaged clothing of the poor guy wearing the Glock when the batteries went ‘boom.’
