Thursday, October 20, 2011

Find Local Shooting Ranges

Where to shoot in your area:

wheretoshoot.org

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

New Guns-Late 2011

New guns of note:
Beretta "Nano"
$475.00
The Beretta Nano is the ultimate evolution of the micro compact carry pistol. Utilizing a removable, serialized sub-chassis the Nano pistol can be easily modified with replaceable grip frames and is simple to disassemble and maintain......website
 
Ruger SR40
$525.00
Intro'd in 2010, but I just noticed it and now it's on my wish list-K.A.........................


Sunday, October 9, 2011

Polymer Forties

Springfield XDM Compact 3.8



Specs-.40 caliber:
  • Overall Length: 7.15"
  • Barrel Length: 3.8"
  • Sight Radius: 5.9"
  • Overall height: 4.75"/5.75"
  • Front Strap Height: 1.7"/2.7"
  • Back Strap Height: 2.8"/3.8"
  • Weight Unloaded: 24.8 oz.
  • Weight Loaded: (180 gr bullets) 34.4 oz. (12) 38.3 oz. (17)
  • Capacity: 11+1/16+1
  • Max. Width: 1.3"
  • Grip Thickness (Max.): 1.2"
  • Grip Circumference: 5.5"/5.7"/5.95"
  • Frame: Polymer
  • Barrel: Stainless 
  • Slide: Stainless
  • Trigger Pull Weight-DAO: 4.75 lbs.
  • Trigger Pull Length: 2.6"
The Good:
  • Loaded Chamber Indicator
  • Simple Breakdown Procedure
  • Rear Sight Flush w/Rear of Slide
  • Cocking Serrations Front and Rear
  • 3 Different Sized Backstraps for Custom Grip Sizing
  • Compact and Full-Length Magazines-One 11 round and two 16 rounders
  • Safety Features: Grip Safety, Trigger Safety
  • Ambidextrous Magazine Release Not Prone to Accidental Release
  • Accurate and Reliable at the range
  • "Sweet trigger"
 Not So Good:
  • Loading the magazines takes some muscle
  • Grip Safety must be pressed in when racking the slide