Gen 4 Glock 23 One Month Away
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.
Range Time: Rained Out Again
By · CommentsWelcome to Florida.
I have tried to get to the range three times in two weeks. Each time I arrive, a downpour starts. Not a small shower, mind you. A regular thunder, lightening, and Noah floating by kind of thing.
Today, I planned to go to one of three ranges. I checked the weather RADAR online, and saw that range 1 was currently being rained on. Range 2 had rain moving toward it. Range 3 was clear skies. So I set out for Range 3. So, when I arrive, some spontaneous thunderstorm rolls in off the Gulf, turning the sky as black as night (except when the lightening would streak across it).
I’ll try again next week…
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.
Crimson Trace LG-449 for Ruger SR9c Shipping
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The Crimson Trace LG-449 for the Ruger SR9c is now shipping. The new laser is in the Laserguard form factor, which mounts the laser unit under the front of the frame, instead of in the grip panels.
The LG-449 Laserguard has a MSRP of $209 from Crimson Trace, and can be had for less than $190 through Amazon. A three year warranty is standard.
Smith & Wesson J-Frame Rebate
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Smith & Wesson is offering a $50 rebate on many of their J-frame revolvers that are purchased between now and December 31, 2010. The revolvers have to be bought new, chambered in .38 Special or .357 Magnum, and be from one of the models specified.
Models eligible: 36, 40, 42, 340, 360, 437, 637, 638, 642, 640LS, 60, 60LS, 640, 649, 442, 438, 340PD, 360PD, 637CT, 638CT, 642CT, M&P340CT
I don’t recall Smith & Wesson running a rebate on their J-frames before, though it is possible I have just missed them. The extremely popular 442/642 and 640 models are included in this rebate. The brand new Bodyguard .38 is not.
Visit S&W for full details.
Gen4 Glock 23 Coming Soon
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.
2010 Monster Match
By · CommentsThe Monster Match in Frostproof, FL is back for 2010. Think Halloween-themed shooting fun with a high round count (lots of zombies, you know…) Less than 1.5 hours south of Orlando, or east of Tampa, the Match will be held at the Universal Shooting Academy.
The Moster Match was just announced, so some of the details are still being worked out. Be sure to check out the match web site.
Hoppe’s No. 9 Air Freshener
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The Hoppe’s No. 9 air freshener is a reality! Many will claim it is long overdue, but Hoppe’s is now producing an air freshener scented with the famous smell of their No. 9 bore solvent.
Wait ’til I hang one of these in the wife’s vehicle!
Hat tip to the Shooting Wire for the news.
CORBON .32 ACP DPX Load
By · CommentsCORBON is now making a DPX load in .32 ACP. The new load pushes the 60 grain, all-copper DPX bullet at 1050 fps (measured from a 2.5″ barrel.) According to CORBON, “…[the DPX bullet] when fired into 10% ballistic gelatin with a 4 layer denim barrier shows penetration at 9 inches and consistent recovered diameters of .60 inches.”
While not my first choice for self-defense, it sure does beat a harsh word for stopping an attacker. If CORBON is getting consistant expansion through the denim barrier, I am impressed.
Of course, this does lend further credibility to my musings last month that the .32 is the new .380.
Thanks to the Tactical Wire for the tip on the new load.
Welcome Grafs.com as a new sponsor
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I want to take a moment and thank Graf and Sons (aka Grafs.com) for coming on board as a sponsor of GunsHolstersAndGear.
I’ve been a Grafs customer for several years, and I have always been pleased with their service, inventory, and prices. If you are looking for reloading supplies, Grafs is definitely worth checking out. And if you would, let them know you found them through GunsHolstersAndGear.
