Archive for Pistols
More Information on the Sig P226/229 E2 Pistols
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I got a chance to hold the Sig P226 E2 last week at the 2010 SHOT Show, and I was very impressed. The overall feel is vastly improved. With the new design, my finger actually lands at the perfect location on the trigger. Granted, I believe I have smaller than average hands, but the E2 is a great improvement for me.
I spoke with Eric vonBosse of Sig Sauer. vonBosse said the E2 versions of the P226 will begin shipping in 30 days, with the P229 in 45-60 days,
vonBosse said that the E2’s are more than just a new grip. vonBosse explained to me that the mainspring housing is actually different in the E2 pistols, meaning a simple grip swap by the end user is not possible. Retrofits are possible he said, but will not be available immediately to most shooters.
Les Baer Boss .45 1911
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Inspired by the 1970 Boss 429 Mustang, Les Baer introduced the Boss .45 1911 pistol at the 2010 SHOT Show. The new Boss 1911 is a good looking pistol, with some solid features from one of the best known 1911 builders in the USA.
The Boss is based on Baer’s Premier II pistol, with added features “…to really make it the Boss of custom .45s.” The Boss is guaranteed to shoot three inch groups at 50 yards. MSRP is $2109.
For those of you that do not know, Ford made the Boss 429 Mustang in 1969 and 1970 only. The massive 429 cubic inch engine had to be squeezed into the Mustang’s engine compartment by Kar Kraft, an outside assembly facility contracted by Ford. The Boss 429 was one of the most powerful production, drag-ready cars made at the height of the muscle car era.
Taurus 740 SLIM
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Taurus has taken their popular Slim 9mm pistol and chambered it in .40 S&W as the 740. The Taurus 740 SLIM offers many of the same features of the original 9mm version, with a respectable increase in power.
Introduced at the 2010 SHOT Show, Taurus stated the 740 SLIM was developed due to “overwhelming customer demand.”
The 19 ounce .40 S&W handgun holds six rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. The thin, polymer frame is less than one-inch in width. Sights are low profile to reduce catching on clothing, but are still visible enough to be useable.
Kimber Ultra TLE II
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Kimber introduced several new pistols in the Ultra Carry II line called the Ultra TLE II. The Ultra TLE II is available in four configurations: stainless or blued, and with or without Crimson Trace LaserGrips.
These models have dovetail mounted night sights and 30 lpi checkering on the front strap. Like the other pistols in the Ultra Carry II line, the frames are machined aluminum, and have been tested to more than 20,000 rounds.
CZ P-07 Duty Pistol in .40 S&W
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CZ announced they are now offering their popular P-07 Duty pistol in .40 S&W. The P-07 is roughly a polymer-framed version of the famed CZ-75 pistol.
The .40 S&W version of the P-07 shares all of the same controls and features with its 9mm brother. The only difference is the magazine only holds 12 rounds of the .40.
Expected delivery date to dealers is first quarter 2010.
Sig Sauer P238 Tactical Laser
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The P238 Tactical Laser was introduced by Sig Sauer at the 2010 SHOT Show. This .380 ACP pistol shares many of the same features as its single-action brethren including Siglite night sights, frame mounted safety and a 6+1 capacity. It differs, though, in looks and with the addition of a laser.
The Sig laser is mounted under the barrel, on the front of the trigger guard. The on/off switch is on the side of the laser housing, and seems easy to reach with either hand while holding the pistol.
CZ P-07 Tactical Prototype Pistol
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At the 2010 SHOT Show, CZ showed a concept pistol that the company may begin selling later this year. The pistol is a tactical version of the P-07 Duty pistol that is, as yet, not named.
The pistol is chambered in 9mm, and will feature a threaded barrel for the addition of a sound suppressor. Suppressed models will have elevated sights. The new P-07 has a tan polymer frame, but other colors may be offered.
Ruger Likely to Introduce .40 S&W Version of SR9 Pistols
Posted by: | CommentsAfter speaking to several members of Ruger’s management team, I feel comfortable in stating that Ruger will introduce a .40 S&W version of the SR9 pistol later this year.
The Ruger reps I spoke with stated the .40 S&W pistol (probably called SR40) was definitely something they have looked at, and they grinned knowingly and stated when asked about it “That’s a good idea!”
Ruger management said they were committed to only announcing those products they were ready to launch, and that they did bind themselves to artificial dates like the SHOT Show or the NRA Convention to make announcements. Ruger staff said when they have something ready to ship, they will make the announcement then, not sit on it for the next big show.
