Dan Wesson Razorback 10mm: To Be Reintroduced In 2012
It’s back. For 2012, Dan Wesson is bringing back the Razorback 10mm pistol. Let’s review what the company’s offering.
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Beretta Nano
In August 2011, unofficial word leaked out that Beretta was jumping into the subcompact gun market with the Nano pistol. In September of the same year, Beretta officially announced the new handgun. Since that time, there have been more than one Beretta Nano review, updates to the product line and even some torture testing. In this…
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Rock River Arms LAR-40 Pistol
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…
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Kel-Tec PMR-30 in .22 Magnum
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…
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Taurus SLIM 708 in .380 ACP
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…
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CZ P-07 Tactical Prototype Pistol
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. (Ed. note: Scroll down to the update for more information on this pistol.) The pistol is chambered in 9mm,…
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LaserLyte Rear Sight Laser
LaserLyte has introduced a new red laser sighting system for pistols called the Rear Sight Laser. The LaserLyte Rear Sight Laser, or RSL, mounts in the position of the rear sight on a handgun, rather than as a grip or guide rod solution marketed by other companies such as Crimson Trace and LaserMax. LaserLyte claims…
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DoubleStar 1911 Introduced
DoubleStar, known for their AR-15 products, has announced a new handgun: the DoubleStar 1911. The DoubleStar 1911 uses a forged steel frame, and has a beveled magazine well, Novak sights and a National Match stainless steel 5″ barrel. The finish is parkerized. Customizations are available, including a variety of grips, and a choice in trigger…
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Glock RTF2 Finish on the Glock 22: Thousands of Polymer Spikes
At the 2009 SHOT Show, Glock introduced a new texture called “RTF2.” Claiming to be the “the new standard for operators working in the harshest conditions imaginable,” the RTF2 features a new style of texturing on the grip frame, and a new serration pattern on the rear of the slide. The new RTF2 texturing on…
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SIG P238 – High Quality 380 ACP Single Action Pistol
The SIG P238 pistol is a single-action, semi-automatic pistol chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge. The pistol is considered to be very similar to the workings of a 1911 pistol and is said to have borrowed heavily from the design of the Colt Mustang pistol. Most likely, SIG SAUER purchased the rights to manufacture the…
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Smith & Wesson Model SW1911 Sub Compact – Pro Series Pistol
Smith and Wesson has brought a new subcompact 1911 in .45 ACP to the market in their SW1911 line. The SW1911 Sub Compact Pro Series is a tiny 1911 with an obvious eye on the concealed carry market. The SW1911 features a Scandium frame, carbon steel slide, and stainless steel barrel, which all weighs in…
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Kahr P380 Pistol: Kahr’s New .380 ACP Pistol
Kahr Arms has announced they are shipping a new pistol chambered in .380 ACP: the Kahr P380. Maintaining the distinctive styling of the larger Kahr pistols, the P380 is a DAO (double action only) pistol that features a black polymer frame with a matte stainless steel slide. The firearm holds six .380 ACP cartridges in…
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Beretta Px4 Storm Sub-Compact Pistol
It seems like every firearms company is solidly in the striker-fired camp. Beretta is one of the few that continues to find value in the hammer-fired pistol world. Case in point: the Px4 Storm Subcompact. Introduced more than a decade ago, the handgun continues to be a staple in the Beretta catalog. Why? Well, some…
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Glock 30SF – “Short Frame” Pistol in .45 ACP
Say hello to the new Glock 30SF pistol. Introduced at the 2008 SHOT Show, the new striker-fired handgun uses a polymer short frame to improve it’s concealability and ease of shooting. Chambered in .45 ACP, this gun is sure to be a hit with big bore fans looking for a no-compromise, lightweight carry gun.
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Springfield XD with Thumb Safety
Springfield Armory introduced a new version of the popular XD 45 Service Pistol. This .45 ACP model adds an ambidextrous thumb safety on the frame that closely mirrors the function of thumb safeties on the 1911 handguns. The thumb safety was placed far back on the frame to make it relatively easy to manipulate.
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Ruger LCP Pistol in .380 ACP
Sturm, Ruger and Company just released a new concealed carry handgun: the Ruger LCP . The new handgun is chambered for the moderately powered .380 ACP cartridge. According to Ruger, the “LCP” initials stand for Lightweight Compact Pistol. It would appear it gets that name for good reason. Weighing only 9.4 oz unloaded, the polymer-framed…
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Taurus PT 809 9mm Pistol
The Taurus PT 809 pistol is a polymer handgun that offers a lot of value for a modest price. The pistol was chambered in 9mm and would anchor a line that included models chambered for the .40 S&W and .45 ACP as well as compact variants. Taurus discontinued the 809 pistol some years ago, so my…
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History of the Ruger SR9 Pistol
In 2007, Sturm, Ruger and Company introduced it’s first striker-fired pistol: the SR9. While the gun is no longer in the company’s line-up, it left an impression on the company’s handgun manufacturing that can still be seen today. This is a brief history of the gun and to what it ultimately led.
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History of the SIG P250 Pistol
While it is largely forgotten by many people, the SIG P250 pistol may have been one of the most important handguns in the company’s history. Not because of what it accomplished itself – but because of what it inspired. By most standards, the P250 was a lackluster offering from SIG Sauer. However, it paved the…
