Archive for Pistols
Silenced Glock .45 Video
Posted by: | CommentsTim Schmidt of the US Concealed Carry Association produced a video showing the sound suppression ability of a silencer on a Glock .45 ACP pistol.
For those that wonder if “silencers” are legal:
- they are legal, just pay a $200 tax to the BATFE,
- they don’t silence the weapon, only suppress the sound, and
- they are really a safety device to protect the shooter’s hearing.
Full-Auto Kel-Tec PMR-30 SMG Pistol
Posted by: | CommentsIf you don’t follow Oleg Volk’s journal, you should. Volk, one of the world’s premier gun photographers, got to play with a full auto version of the new Kel-Tec PMR-30 pistol, the PMR-30 SMG. In addition to just being fun, the SMG version also fed reliably using various .22 WMR ammo from the stock 30-round magazines.
Read more about the PMR-30 SMG at Volk’s site.
Rock River Arms LAR-40 Pistol
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I have to admit the Rock River Arms LAR-40 pistol is a head-scratcher for me. This is one of those guns that I just don’t get. Let me explain…
The RRA LAR-40 is a AR-15 style firearm chambered in the .40 S&W pistol round and configured as a pistol. You can get them with a seven inch or 10.5 inch barrel with an A2 or A4 upper. Overall length on the seven inch model is 23 inches with an unloaded weight of 4.8 pounds. The 10.5 incher weighs 5.2 pounds in the A2 configuration and measures 26.5 inches overall.
The pistols use an UZI-style stick magazine (only one is included). Retail prices run from $1120 to $1180 depending on configuration.
But…what’s the point?
C.O. Arms Launches New Website
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C.O. Arms launched a new website featuring the Scorpion and Stinger 1911 pistols.
The new Stinger and Scorpion pistols were launched earlier this month. According to the site, factory direct orders will be accepted.
Mako’s Glock Rifle Kit: the KPOS
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The Mako KPOS is a kit that allows you to turn your Glock pistol into a short-barreled rifle. The aluminum kit has a folding buttstock and foregrip and a one-point sling attachment point. There are also five rails for hanging all sorts of sights, lights, and other doo-dads on it.
Keep in mind that this kit turns your legal pistol into a ‘short barreled rifle’ and you would require an ATF tax stamp to legally install the kit. I’ve never understood this legal requirement, but then I’m just a guy trying to insert common sense into a federal agency. Don’t even think about adding anything that looks like a sound suppressor.
MSRP is just under $500.
C.O. Arms Scorpion and Stinger 1911 Pistols
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C.O. Arms released two new 1911 pistols: the Scorpion and the Stinger.
From C.O. Arms:
Introducing the Scorpion and the Stinger by C.O. Arms
Millington, TN – C.O. Arms, a West Tennessee manufacturer of high quality 1911 pistols, is proud to introduce the Scorpion and the Stinger models to the public.
The C.O. Arms Scorpion is the original high quality 1911 made by C.O. Arms. With a forged stainless steel slide and frame, the craftsmanship of this pistol is unmistakable. The Scorpion model also features a match grade barrel and quality high-end sighting system that truly sets it apart and above others in its class.
Kel-Tec PMR-30 in .22 Magnum
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Kel-Tec had the new PMR-30 on display at the 2010 SHOT Show. The PMR-30 is a pistol designed around the .22 WMR (aka .22 Magnum) cartridge. The double stack magazine holds 30 rounds of the mighty rimfire, hence the “-30″ designator in the name.
Kel-Tec was not at the range for Media Day, so we did not have a chance to shoot this new pistol. However, I did get a chance to play with it at the Show. There were things I liked, and disliked, about the gun.
The Kel-Tec PMR-30 was lightweight (only 13.6 ounces) and had many of the features shooters tend to prefer such as an accessory rail and a frame mounted safety (sweep down to fire.) I liked the fiber optic sights, which had a green front and red rear. The sights were easy to see, and the contrasting colors made for a nice sight picture.
Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 Pistol
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CZ revamped the Dan Wesson 1911 line, and were showing off the new pistols at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Dan Wesson Guardian was one example.
The Guardian is a commander-sized 1911 pistol chambered in 9mm. The forged alloy frame has a black “duty” finish, which is the same finish as what is on the Valor handguns mad by CZ. The rear of the grip is bob-tailed making it easier to conceal. The sights are fixed tritium three-dot.
The Guardian felt good in the hand, and it balanced well. It is a touch heavier than similar sized, polymer framed pistols from competitors, but that extra weight should make the 9mm recoil darn-near non-existent. Weight is listed as 1.8 pounds (about 28.8 ounces).
Taurus SLIM 708 in .380 ACP
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The Taurus SLIM 708 pistol in .380 ACP was one of two new SLIM pistols announced at the 2010 SHOT Show. The Taurus SLIM 740 in .40 S&W was the other. The Taurus 708 is modeled on the very popular 9mm SLIM introduced by Taurus in 2009.
The 708 is a compact pistol that holds seven .380 ACP rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber. It can be had with a blued or stainless steel finish. Barrel length is 3.2″ and weighs only 19 ounces unloaded.
The Taurus SLIM 708 has a fixed front sight, with an adjustable rear. The sights are very low profile, but they are usable.
Gen 4 Glock in .45
Posted by: | CommentsDuring the 2010 SHOT Show, I met with a Glock sales rep who told me about a unique Gen 4 Glock pistol being made in .45 GAP for the Florida Highway Patrol. This pistol has not been announced, and may not even see regular production. However, approximately 3000 are being made for FHP.
Read the full story over at BlueSheepdog.com.
More Information on the Sig P226/229 E2 Pistols
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August 31, 2010 update – Sig Sauer P226 E2 review is now posted.
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.
