Springfield SA-35 Review: Not Your Daddy’s Hi-Power
Last week, Springfield Armory announced its new SA-35 pistol. Like the company’s 1911 handguns, this iconic design is a modern riff on a highly-regarded John M. Browning design.
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Wilson Combat WCP320 Carry Review
The Wilson Combat WCP320 Carry is one of the best 9mm pistols I’ve reviewed. From its announcement as the new standard sidearm for the United States military, the popularity of the SIG SAUER P320 pistol seemingly exploded.
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Springfield Armory XD 9mm Subcompact Pistol Review
While single-stack 9mm pistols seem to be all the rage in modern concealed carry, subcompact pistols that hold a bit more ammunition shouldn’t be dismissed by anyone interested in personal protection. In this Springfield Armory XD Subcompact pistol review, I take a look at the smallest gun in the company’s Defend Your Legacy Series of…
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Ruger PC Charger Pistol
One of the runaway hits for Ruger has been its 9mm rifle. Building on that success is the new Ruger PC Charger Pistol chambered in 9mm. Based on the company’s PC Carbine, the new PC Charger Pistol has a wealth of features that will make it a great candidate as an SBR or the addition…
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Chiappa CBR-9 Black Rhino Pistol: New Personal Defense Handgun
On the heels of its PDW announcement earlier in the year, Chiappa Firearms has another new gun based on the same design. Called the CBR-9 Black Rhino pistol, the new handgun will officially roll out at the 2020 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. The new pistol uses a steel “upper” receiver that holds all of the…
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Smith & Wesson M&P 9EZ Shield
Building on the success of the M&P 380EZ, Smith & Wesson is introduced the new M&P9 EZ today. The new gun blends the easy-racking slide of the original pistol with the more powerful 9mm cartridge. This means that people with reduced hand strength are no longer handicapped by the comparatively low powered .380 ACP. Features…
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Stoeger STR-9 Pistol – New Contender for Best Handgun Under $400
The Stoeger STR-9 might just go down as the best new handgun under $400 coming out of the 2019 SHOT Show. It is also one that might be missed by a lot of people who don’t recognize the Stoeger Industries name. Before the annual trade show, news about the 9mm pistol leaked out. I was…
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Mossberg MC1sc – A New 9mm Pistol with 100 Year Roots
Ahead of the 2019 SHOT Show, Mossberg announced a new pistol: the MC1sc. The Mossberg MC1sc is a subcompact 9mm handgun that is designed for the concealed carry and self-defense markets. It offers a range of features that make it worth considering. The Basics One hundred years ago, O.F. Mossberg & Sons opened its doors…
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Walther PPQ Subcompact
Walther Arms announced its latest pistol: the Walther PPQ SubCompact. This new 9mm handgun takes all of the popular features of the PPQ M2 and puts them into a more concealable platform. This announcement was made at the 2018 SHOT Show where the guns were on display at the Industry Day at the Range event….
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FERRO 9mm Pistol from DRD Tactical: Steel Frame Glock
DRD Tactical announced it would show the new FERRO 9mm pistol at the 2018 SHOT Show. The new pistol is fed from Glock compatible magazines, but unlike a Glock pistol, it has a significant twist: it has a steel frame. A stainless steel frame is a bit heretical for many fans of the Glock system….
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Taurus 692 Multi-Caliber Revolver: .38, .357 and 9mm
Rumors of a multi-caliber revolver being introduced at the SHOT Show are true. Say hello to the Taurus 692. The Model 692 is a revolver that is chambered in .357 Magnum. As most shooters know, you can shoot .38 Special loads from a .357 Magnum wheelgun. The twist, however, is that you can also shoot…
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SS80: 80% Glock 43 Compatible Frame
Magill’s GlockStore announced the introduction of a new 80% Glock compatible pistol frame: the SS80. This is a subcompact frame that allows you to build a Glock 43 style pistol at home. The SS80 is the first G43 compatible 80% frame on the market. It is also one of just a few Glock compatible 80%…
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Rumors of New Taurus Revolvers for 2018
If rumors are to be believed, Taurus has a number of new revolvers coming out in 2018. These have not yet been announced by the company, but I have had a number of sources provide details that make them appear credible. So, with a sizable grain of salt, here is what I am hearing: Raging…
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AlphaWolf Pistol Caliber Carbine – New Rifle from Lone Wolf Distributors
Lone Wolf Distributors will show a new pistol caliber carbine at the SHOT Show in January 2018. The new AlphaWolf Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) appears to be different from the existing G9 carbine platform the company currently offers. According to the company, the new gun was specifically designed to provide excellent accuracy and superior reliability….
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New Color: FNS-9 Compact in FDE
FN America is now selling a flat dark earth version of the FNS-9 Compact pistol. This announcement comes two months ahead of the 2017 SHOT Show, suggesting the company could be reserving a few big announcements for January.
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Avidity Arms PD10
What happens when you mix an experienced gun designer, successful firearms distributor, a gun sales expert and noted self-defense instructor? In this case, a new company and pistol. Say hello to the Avidity Arms PD10. Avidity Arms is a new company born to deliver a handgun designed for the concealed carry, self-defense market. The brainchild…
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Korth 9mm Conversion for S&W L Frame Revolver
Korth announced a new 9mm conversion kit to transform a Smith & Wesson L-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The conversion allows for the use of 9mm “rimless” cartridges in the revolver without needing a moon clip. The conversion kit comes with the cylinder assembly and speed loader. To convert the gun, all one has to…
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Chiappa AK-9 Pistol: Your Thoughts?
If you’ve ever wanted a blow-back AK-ish pistol chambered in 9mm that took Beretta 92 magazines, Chiappa has the gun for you! Expected to be shown at the 2016 SHOT Show, the new AK-9 from Chiappa Firearms is a semi-automatic pistol that has the look of an AK-style pistol but is not likely to share…
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Just Announced: Diamondback DB FS Nine Pistol
Diamondback just announced the company’s first full-size pistol, the DB FS Nine. The new handgun is a striker-fired gun with a polymer frame. This new gun will no doubt be compared to the striker-fired guns already on the market, but it does offer a few interesting features that caught my eye.
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New Smith & Wesson 929: 8-Shot 9mm Revolver
Chambered for the most popular handgun cartridge currently made, the Smith & Wesson 929 is an 8-shot 9mm revolver from the Performance Center. Introduced in December of 2013, Smith & Wesson posted a teaser video for the new model 929 revolver on YouTube. In it, the company described the revolver, many of its features and how…
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Taurus CTG29 Carbine – Now Shipping
A bit of an enigma for the past several SHOT Shows, the Taurus CTG29 carbine is now shipping according to the company’s website. The carbine is based on the the SMT 9 and SMT 40 submachine guns the company produces in Brazil.
