Archive for Pistols
Gen 4 Glock 31 For Sale Now
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Glock is now shipping the Gen 4 Glock 31 pistols. The G31 is the full-sized pistol chambered in .357 Sig.
Rolling out the different model Gen 4 Glock pistols started slow, but there are a lot of models for sale now with more to come.
Sig Sauer P226 E2 Review
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Sig Sauer P226 E2 pistol
The Sig Sauer P226 E2 was one of the more understated new guns announced at the 2010 SHOT Show. A refinement of the P226 line, the new E2 had new ergonomic characteristics that pushed it to the top of my “must review” list.
The concept of the E2 pistols is fairly simple: take an established line of successful pistols and make them more shootable for a wider range of people. But with any fine machine, the details make the difference.
Good news: the Sig Sauer P226 E2 is a winner.
Gen 4 Glock 23 One Month Away
Posted by: | CommentsThe Gen 4 Glock 23 is almost here. Police supplier GT Distributors announced that the BATFE just approved the import of the new Glocks, and they should start arriving in about 30-45 days.
The Gen 4 Glock 19′s are now in the supply channels, and as I reported previously, they are getting into the hands of Glock fans throughout the USA.
CZ Skorpion Discontinued
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It looks like the CZ VZ61 Skorpion pistol has been discontinued. I’m not sure when this was announced, but the semi-auto version of the famous submachine gun was discontinued from the CZ line earlier this year.
The US market Skorpion was chambered for the .32 ACP, and to qualify as a handgun (as opposed to the “short barrel rifle” designation), it did not come with a folding stock. The original Skorpion was developed more than 50 years ago, and it is a bit sad to see the US-version fall from the catalog.
The VZ61 Skorpion can still be had (for now), but stocks are sure to dwindle.
Sig P210: Back in the USA?
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The Sig Sauer P210 may be coming to a dealer near you. Arguably one of the best pistols made in the 20th century, the Swiss Army P210 has been relaunched by Sig Sauer in Europe as the P210 Legend.
Details are still relatively few, but some specs are available from the European Sig Sauer web site. Like the original, the P210 will be available in 9mm. The barrel length is 4 3/4″ (approximately), and the single action trigger pull is about 3.4 pounds.
The big question…Will the Sig P210 be imported to the USA?
Full Auto CZ 75: Sweeeet
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A fully automatic CZ 75 pistol would be a handful of joyous recoil, producing shimmering rainbows of brass if they actually existed. Oh wait, they do!
The CZ 75 Full Auto is a 9mm handgun designed for specialized military and police applications. Capable of SA/DA fire in addition to full auto, the CZ 75 is chambered for the 9mm cartridge and can use standard 16-round CZ 75 magazines or special rock-and-roll 60-round mags.
Unfortunately, I do not have one of these to test. Nor could I afford the ammo for an afternoon at the range if I did. But, it is good to dream.
Gen4 Glock 23 Coming Soon
Posted by: | CommentsThe Gen4 Glock 23 will be shipping in just a few weeks, according to a message I got from a law enforcement distributor. Prices will run the same as the Gen4 Glock 19.
Other Gen 4 Glock models will follow in the coming months.
Ruger LCP in OD Green
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Ruger released a limited edition LCP in OD green. Available only through the distributor, Big Rock Sports, the LCP is functionally identical to the regular LCP.
The OD green LCP’s model # is 3706, catalog # LCP-OD. MSRP is not listed, but they are running between $300-350 from various vendors.
Gen4 Glock 19 Now Shipping
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Gen4 Glock 19
The much-anticipated Gen4 Glock 19 pistols are now shipping.
The Gen4 Glock pistols were officially introduced at the 2010 SHOT Show in the full-size models 17 and 22. The Glock 19 is extremely popular for concealed carry, and many people have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Gen4 version.
A GunsHolstersAndGear reader sent me an e-mail with photos of his new Gen4 Glock 19 that he picked up last week. Additionally, he pointed out that Top Gun Supply has the Gen4 Glock 19′s in stock, and ready to ship.
Reader photos of the Gen4 Glock 19 are below.
Is the .32 the New .380?
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Just a couple of years ago, the .380 ACP was a secondary cartridge: largely ignored by professional gun toters, eschewed in the press by gun experts, and not a big seller for dealers. Now, it is the exact opposite thanks, in large part, to the Ruger LCP. Since then, nearly every manufacturer introduced a .380 pistol trying to cash in on this invigorated market.
The question asked at many gun manufacturers’ marketing and design meetings has undoubtedly been “What’s the next big trend?”
Some are looking at the .32 ACP.
On the surface, the state of the .32 ACP is similar to that of the .380 ACP from three years ago. Guns and ammo can be found in the caliber, but nothing really new, and nothing really hot. The “old” .380 and the current .32 are considered to be underpowered for “serious” self-defense, and no one will readily admit they have one for protection. But, one good gun could change that.
Taurus 740 SLIM Review Coming
Posted by: | CommentsA review of the new Taurus 740 SLIM will be coming very soon. I took delivery of one of the new pistols yesterday from my dealer, and will be getting it out to the range next week.
The 740 is very similar to the popular 709 SLIM pistol released by Taurus in 2009. Rather than seven rounds of 9mm, the 740 packs six rounds of .40 S&W.
I am looking forward to getting this pistol out onto the range and reporting back to you on how it does.
ISSC M-22 Pistol Review
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Carteach0 has another very good review on his website, this time of the ISSC M-22 pistol. The ISSC M-22 pistol is a .22 LR handgun that looks a lot like a Glock pistol. Though there are some significant differences between the Glock line of handguns and the M-22, Art points out the pistol can make for a good, inexpensive trainer.
Carteach0 is an excellent site that you should probably visit regularly anyway, but definitely check out this review.
