Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Titanium Pocket .45
New Products:
Heizer "Double Tap" .45 Pocket Pistol
$499.00 - $799.00
More Info
**Update:
Looks like Double Tap ammo has ended their relationship with Heizer for manufacture of this pistol. All I could find on their website is basically that Heizer "could not fulfill orders" for this gun. Bummer. Not sure what happened. Maybe they'll find a way to make it work out. Will keep you posted
***Update II Jan 28, 2013:
I recently saw where Heizer has finally worked through their production problems and should be up and running with their new facility in Naples, FL within a few months. I will post further updates here.
***Update II Jan 28, 2013:
I recently saw where Heizer has finally worked through their production problems and should be up and running with their new facility in Naples, FL within a few months. I will post further updates here.
Labels:
Double Tap,
Heizer,
pocket .45,
pocket pistol
Friday, December 9, 2011
Enhanced Sniper Rifle
Reach out and touch someone......
.300 Winchester Magnum
XM2010
Article link: American Rifleman
The XM2010 was designed and developed specifically for the sustained harsh environment of the modern battlefield using state-of-the-art technology, manufacturing processes, and corrosion resistant materials. As an upgrade to the combat proven M24 Sniper Weapon System, the XM2010 is chambered in 300 Win Mag for extended effective range using the M24 700 action, and has proven out-of-the-box 1 MOA accuracy. The XM2010 features the new Remington Arms Chassis System (RACS) with a folding stock that allows for adjustment of the length of pull and cheek height and captures the bolt handle when folded. This allows the operator to configure his weapon to his personal physical requirements and transport the system more easily. Additional chassis features include a monolithic rail with removable rail pieces and cable routing guides that maximize rail insert space, co-align electroptics, and manage electric cables. Finally, the XM2010 features such end user driven enhancements as a 5-round detachable box magazine that allows the operator to quickly reload the weapon, a Leupold long range variable powered optic, and the Advanced Armament Corp TiTan quick detach sound suppressor. The XM2010 – an evolutionary leap in precision engagement capability and survivability. -Remington Website
Article link: American Rifleman
The XM2010 was designed and developed specifically for the sustained harsh environment of the modern battlefield using state-of-the-art technology, manufacturing processes, and corrosion resistant materials. As an upgrade to the combat proven M24 Sniper Weapon System, the XM2010 is chambered in 300 Win Mag for extended effective range using the M24 700 action, and has proven out-of-the-box 1 MOA accuracy. The XM2010 features the new Remington Arms Chassis System (RACS) with a folding stock that allows for adjustment of the length of pull and cheek height and captures the bolt handle when folded. This allows the operator to configure his weapon to his personal physical requirements and transport the system more easily. Additional chassis features include a monolithic rail with removable rail pieces and cable routing guides that maximize rail insert space, co-align electroptics, and manage electric cables. Finally, the XM2010 features such end user driven enhancements as a 5-round detachable box magazine that allows the operator to quickly reload the weapon, a Leupold long range variable powered optic, and the Advanced Armament Corp TiTan quick detach sound suppressor. The XM2010 – an evolutionary leap in precision engagement capability and survivability. -Remington Website
Labels:
afghanistan,
sniper rifles,
sniper war,
XM2010
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
.45 Longslide
New Para Offering:
PXT Single Action Limited
$1,399.00
By Para USA
Para Website
Seen on Gunbroker..........
WWII P38
Seen on Gunbroker..........
WWII P38
Quote of the day: The refinish job on this gun was accomplished by someone who knew what they were doing. Not done by some chucklehead with a $6 bottle of cold blue. The pictures show where it's been buffed and polished and where some pitting had been removed. Gunbroker.com
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Kel-Tec PMR 30 Reviews
Leave it to Kel-Tec to come up with this awesome 30-round .22 magnum semi-auto pistol. Reviews have been favorable, resulting in a very hard-to find item. A search on Gunbroker brings up only a few, all of them bid up past the $450.00 mark.
Review Highlights:
$415.00
The PMR-30 is a light weight, full size pistol chambered for the flat-shooting .22Magnum cartridge (.22WMR). The PMR-30 operates on a unique hybrid blowback/locked-breech system. This operation system allows for the use of a wide variety of ammunition as it seamlessly adjusts between locked breach and blowback operation, depending on the pressure of the cartridge. It uses a double stack magazine of a new design that holds 30 rounds and fits completely in the grip of the pistol. The trigger is a crisp single action with an over-travel stop. The manual safety is a thumb activated ambidextrous safety lever (up for SAFE, down for FIRE). The slide locks back after the last shot and a manual slide lock lever is also provided. The light, crisp trigger pull and fiber optic sights make the PMR-30 ideal for target shooting and hunting small game. - Kel-Tec
Review Highlights:
- Hard-hitting .22 magnum ammo is relatively cheap and easy to find in a variety of offerings.
- 25 to 35% drop in bullet velocity compared to rifle velocities. (example: pistol-1,160 fps/rifle-1,550 fps)
- Best ammo tested for self-defense was Remington .22 Magnum PSP.
- Reliable w/a variety of ammunition as it adjusts to cartridge power.
- Heel-grip magazine release
- Highly visible fiber-optic sights
- "Ingeniously designed", tapered, double-column magazine.
Tech-Specs:
- Caliber: .22 magnum (WMR)
- Weight Unloaded: 13.6 oz.
- Loaded Magazine: 6 oz.
- Length: 7.9"
- Height: 5.8"
- Width: 1.3"
- Barrel Length: 4.3"
- Sight Radius: 6.9"
- Muzzle Energy (.22 WMR) 138 ft-lbs.
- Capacity: 30 rounds
- Trigger pull: 4-6 lbs.
Slide and barrel are 4140 steel, frame is 7075 aluminum. Grip, slide cover, trigger, mag release, and safety levers are glass reinforced Nylon (Zytel), much like other Kel-Tec Pistols. Magazine is Also Zytel and holds 30 rounds, with round count ports. Other features include: dual opposing extractors for reliability, heel magazine release to aid in magazine retention, dovetailed aluminum front sight, Picatinny accessory rail under the barrel, Urethane recoil buffer, captive coaxial recoil springs. PMR30 disassembles for cleaning by removal of a single pin.-Kel-Tec
Gun News Links:
Navy Rail Gun Fires 1,000th Bullet
Right to Carry Reciprocity!
Gun News Links:
Navy Rail Gun Fires 1,000th Bullet
Right to Carry Reciprocity!
Labels:
"concealed carry",
"gun news",
"gun reviews",
"Kel-Tec",
"PMR-30"
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Dan Wesson Find
I got lucky at an estate sale last week and scored this early Monson model Dan Wesson .357:
4 Interchangeable Barrel Lengths equals Max. Versatility
I'm thinking I got lucky because the gun was completely in parts in the original case, which was somewhat beat-up. Everyone except myself must have thought it was junk.
I should have this listed on Gunbroker.com by next week. So if you want to find gun bargains in these difficult times, I highly recommend going to estate sales! Be sure and bring your smart-phone, so you can look up values for anything you're considering bidding on.
Labels:
"concealed carry",
"Dan Wesson",
"gun news",
"gun reviews",
revolvers
Thursday, October 20, 2011
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.........................
Labels:
"concealed carry",
"gun reviews",
Beretta,
Nano,
Ruger,
SR40
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
Monday, September 12, 2011
Excel Arms X-5.7P Pistol
New Guns:
$715.00
"The Model X-5.7P is CNC machined from solid Aluminum and Chambered for the 5.7x28mm. The unique design provides a picatinny rail for various optic attachments. The X-5.7P has tactical AR styling, 8-1/2" barrel and tapped holes in the hand guard for mounting accessory rails."-ExcelArms.com
I can't find any reviews on this weapon yet, but please check back.
I discovered Excel Arms company quite by accident, after being impressed by one of their .22 magnum rifles for sale at a Florida gun shop. Check out their website here.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
FNP-45
The FNP-45 USG features double-action/single-action (DA/SA) operation with a manual thumb safety (MS). Its high-capacity polymer frame is offered in a choice of matte black or Flat Dark Earth (FDE) tan, and features both textured and checkered surfaces for enhanced operator grip along with an integrated accessory rail for mounting tactical lights or lasers. The FNP-45 USG’s barrel is cold hammer-forged stainless steel and the stainless steel slide has either a matte silver finish or a hard, matte black Melonite® finish for added durability.-fnhusa.com
Pending.........
$572.00 - $938.00
Specs:
- Caliber: 45 ACP
- Operation: DA/SA with Manual Safety
- 1 in 16" RH Twist Rate
- Barrel Length: 4.5”
- Overall Length: 7.85”
- Height: 6.33”
- Width: 1.58”
- Weight: 32.4 oz. empty
- Magazine: 15-, 14- or 10-round magazines
- Interchangeable arched and flat backstrap inserts with lanyard holes
Features:
- High-capacity polymer frame in matte black or Flat Dark Earth (FDE) tan
- Textured and checkered frame surfaces for enhanced operator grip
- Two interchangeable backstrap inserts with lanyard holes
- Integrated accessory rail for mounting tactical lights or lasers
- Ambidextrous frame-mounted decocking/safety levers
- Ambidextrous magazine release buttons
- Ambidextrous slide release levers
- Ring-type external hammer
- Cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel
- Stainless steel slide with matte silver or matte black Melonite® finish
- Full-length guide rod and flat–coil recoil spring
- Loaded chamber indicator on external extractor
- C-More Systems™ fixed three dot combat sights
- Three magazines, owner’s manual, locking device and lockable fitted hard case come standard
Pending.........
Monday, July 4, 2011
Kel-Tec 14 Round Shotgun
The KSG is our first entry into the shotgun market. The size, shape and design are similar to the currently available Kel-Tec RFB rifle, but the KSG ejects downward, instead of forward. The KSG weighs 6.9lbs and is as compact as legally possible with a 26.1" overall length and an 18.5" cylinder bore barrel. Even with this compact size, the internal dual tube magazines hold an impressive 14 rounds of 12 gage 2-3/4" rounds (7 per tube). The simple and reliable pump action feeds from either the left or right tube. The feed side is manually selected by a lever located behind the trigger guard. The lever can be positioned in the center detent in order to easily clear the chamber without feeding another round from either magazine. A cross bolt style safety blocks the sear, and the pump release lever is located in front of the trigger guard. The pump includes an under Picatinny rail for the mounting of a forward grip, or a light or laser. The included top Picatinny sight rail will accept many types of optics or iron sights. Forward and rear sling loops are built in, and a basic sling is included. The soft rubber butt pad helps to tame recoil. MSRP has not been officially been set, but we are looking at the $800.00 range.--Kel-Tec CNC
Specs:
- Length: 26.1"
- Width: 2.3"
- Height: 6.9" at the pistol grip
- Weight Empty: 6.9 lbs
- Weight Loaded: 8.5 lbs
- Caliber: 12 gauge
- Chambering: 3 inch (magazines feed 2.75 inch)
- Barrel: 18.5"
- Feed Mechanism: Independent, parallel horizontal tube magazines
- Magazine Selector: Rear of pistol grip
- Capacity: 7 rounds in each tube +1
- Sights: Anything M1913 rail compatible
- Action: Slide-action repeater
- Safety selector: Cross-bolt
Gun Review Highlights:
- Incredibly compact for such a huge amount of firepower
- The reliability of a slide-action, compactness of a bull-pup, and the streamlining of a tube magazine
- Separate-type loads can be kept in each tube for easy selection for the type situation
- 18.5" barrel keeps it civilian-legal
- Shell loading/ejection configuration makes it totally ambidextrous
- Forward grip serves as the slide-action control
- Magazine selector-switch just behind the AR-style pistol grip operates intuitively, right or left, with a center position that allows the operator to unchamber a round without re-chambering another, or to load a specialty round.
- 3" rounds can be loaded individually, though not cyclable through the magazine
- Cross-bolt safety selector similar to the AR config.
- SAAMI classifies the KSG as "drop safe"
- Can be held and fired with one hand
- Sling attachment points on both sides at the muzzle
- Single sling attachment located on rear of stock
- M1913 rail top and bottom
- Muzzle threading for a choke allows game hunting applications
- Facile, reliable and accurate
- Rubber-covered synthetic butt proved very comfortable
- Length of trigger pull position: 13"
- No tendency to heat up under extended fire
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Ruger SR1911
A classically styled pistol designed with all of the modern manufacturing advances that you have come to expect from Ruger. Accurate, rugged and reliable, the SR1911 is 100% American-made in American factories with American workers.-Sturm Ruger Co.
Specs:
$799.00
Specs:
- Catalog Number: SR1911
- Model Number: 6700
- Caliber: .45 Auto
- Slide Material: Stainless Steel
- Grip Frame: Low-Glare Stainless Steel
- Sights: Fixed Novak® 3-Dot
- Capacity: 8+1
- Barrel Length: 5.0"
- Height: 5.45"
- Length: 8.67"
- Width: 1.34"
- Weight: 39.00 oz.
- Twist: 1:16" RH
- MA and CA Approved? No
- Original 1911 Series 70 design provides for easy takedown and re-assembly.
- Slim traditional design with hardwood grips and checkered backstrap.
- Precision CNC-controlled machining process results in a superior slide-to-frame fit and smooth slide travel.
- The stainless steel barrel and bushing are produced from the same bar stock, on the same machine, for improved accuracy.
- Positive barrel lock-up allows for a superior accuracy out-of-the-box.
- Oversized ejection port and extended magazine release enhance competition performance.
- Lightweight, aluminum, skeletonized trigger features an adjustable over-travel stop and provides a very crisp, no creep, light trigger pull with a quick, positive reset.
- Skeletonized hammer is lightweight and provides faster cycling.
- Dovetailed, 3-dot sight system features a Novak® LoMount Carry rear and standard front sight that combines optimal target acquisition in an ideal carry configuration.
- Stainless steel frame and slide feature blasted, low-glare finish and slide serrations for positive grip.
- Oversized beavertail grip safety provides positive function and reliability.
- Extended thumb safety and slide stop lever provide for improved, positive manipulation.
- Visual inspection port allows for visual confirmation that chamber is loaded.
- Titanium firing pin; one 7-round and one 8-round stainless steel magazine; bushing wrench;
and soft case
- Combat Handguns: Enhanced 1911 suffered no malfunctions, despite lack of cleaning, with a variety of 1,000 rounds. Surprising level of accuracy. Modeled after the Series 70 1911, except titanium firing pin. Lacks frame rail. Safety lever favors right-handed shooters. Aftermarket 1911 parts will fit. Very good trigger out of the box, breaking at 5 lbs. Trigger reset at 1/4 inch for rapid-fire capability. Machine injection molded parts keep costs down (hammer, sear, grip safety, thumb safety, mainspring housing, front and rear sights, and disconnector).
- Handguns Mag: A much better gun than the price ($650) would indicate. I’d compare it to lower end Kimber and Smith & Wesson.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sig Sauer SP2022
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's pistol combines compact carry with high capacity. Also popular with French law enforcement agencies and a number of other law enforcement agencies worldwide.
9mm $569.00
(Found for as little as $399.00 on Gunbroker.com)
Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
- Action: DA/SA
- +P Rated
- Loaded Chamber Indicator
- Trigger Pull DA: 10.0 lbs, SA: 4.4 lbs
- Overall Length: 7.4", Height: 5.7", Width: 1.4"
- Barrel Length: 3.9"
- Sight Radius: 5.9"
- Weight w/Mag: 29 oz.
- Mag. Capacity: 10 or 15 Rounds (9mm), 10 or 12 rounds (.40S&W)
- Sights: Contrast or SIGLITE® Night Sights
- Grips: Polymer
- Frame: Black Polymer
- Slide: Black Nitron on Stainless
- Accessory Rail
- M.S.R.P: $494.00 to $583.00 (depending on sight package)
- CA Compliant? Yes, MA Compliant? No
Notables:
- Compact, Lightweight, and Inexpensive
- Maintains Sig Quality
- Decocking Lever on Left Side
- Magazine Release Can Be Switched for Left Handed Shooters
- SIGLITE Night Sites are Standard
- Tool-less Breakdown Process
- Quick Follow-Up Shooting Capability
- "Handles Recoil Well"
- "Utterly Reliable"
- "Sure grip, even when wet"
- 3.5" Accuracy at 25 Yards
- "Underrated and Poorly Marketed"
- "Greatest Value on the Handgun Market Today"
- "Great pistol, Sig accurate and fun to shoot."
- Will tend to jam if you "limp wrist" it.
- "This is a great gun! ive had close to 2000 rounds through mine in the last month already and have not had one issue."
- Forum Link: SP2022
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Kahr CM9
"Budget version of the Kahr CW9"
Forum Opinions:
$565.00
Specs:- 9mm, Capacity 6+1, Barrel 3.0", Polymer and Stainless
- +P Rated
- Mechanism: Trigger Cocking DAO, Browning Recoil Lug, Passive Striker Block
- Fires Without Magazine
- Weight: Pistol 14 oz., Magazine 1.9 oz.
- Dimensions: Overall Length 5.42", Height 4.0", Slide Width .90"
- Sights: Drift Adjustable White Bar Dot
- Comes With One(1) 6 Rd. Magazine, 7 Rd. Available
Standard vs. El-Cheapo Version
Click below for full-sized comparison picture in .pdf
Notables:- Tapered Slide Aids Concealability
- Rifled Barrel, as Opposed to Polygonal
- Checkerboarding of Front and Back of Grips (straps) Means Major Control
- "Simple Control Buttons Were Easy to Manage"
- Well Cut Slide Serrations Means a Solid Grip
- "Shoots to Point of Aim"
- "Much Better Trigger than the CW9"
- Plastic Sights and No External Safety
- Top-Heavy When Empty
- Standard Kahr Takedown Process, Simple Reassembly
- Accuracy Under 2" at 15 Yards (?)
- "No problems with a variety of 9mm ammo"
- "Superior ability to land multiple, fast shots."
Forum Opinions:
- Respectable Bullet Velocities for a Short Barrel
- Long-Pull Trigger Must be Fully Reset
- the Sights are a Joke
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Kimber Solo Carry
Tiny 9mm aims for the concealed-carry market:
Kimber Solo Carry STS
$747.00
Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm +P Rated
- Capacity: 6+1, Optional 8 rd Magazine
- Action: Consistent, Single Action, Striker-Fired Design
- Length: 5.4"
- Height: 3.9"
- Barrel Length: 2.7"
- Sight Radius: 4.4"
- Front Strap Height: 1.5" (Trigger Guard to Butt)
- Back Strap Height: 2.4" (Trigger Guard to Butt)
- Weight Unloaded: 17.3 oz.
- Weight Loaded (7 rds of 147 gr): 20.8 oz.
- Max. Width: 1.15"
- Grip Thickness: .96"
- Grip Circumference: 4.1"
- Frame: Silver Aluminum
- Barrel and Slide: Stanless Steel
- Grip: Black Plastic
- Trigger Pull: 7.5 lbs
- Trigger Span: 2.7"
- Warranty: 1 Year
- 1911 Style Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Slide Release, and Mag. Release
- Dovetail Mounted White Dot Sights
- Metal Sights
- Easy Takedown Procedure
- Slide Locks Open After Last Round
- "Front edge of the magazine tended to cut into the finger after firing a number of rounds."
- "Excellent Finish"
- "Excellent Trigger Pull"
- "Adequate Accuracy"
- "A lot of force required to cycle the slide to load the first round", meaning this gun may not be the best choice for those who lack upper body strength.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
PF-9 vs. LC9 Pocket Pistols
Pocket 9mm Comparison:
Kel-Tec PF-9
Ruger LC9
Specs:
PF-9 LC9
Slim and easily concealable. Available in blued, parkerizing or hard chrome. +P rated. 1 magazine and 2 floor plates, one flat and one with a finger ledge. Fixed sights with an excellent sight picture; rear sight adjustable for windage. Checkerboard grips provide excellent traction. Magazine release not easily accidentally hit. No data on whether this is a drop-free magazine. Gun fires without magazine in place. Snag-free out of the pocket. No mechanical safety; internal hammer-block. Good serrations in rear of slide. Light rail groove that did easily snag on clothing. Simple takedown procedure. Reassembly slightly more difficult. Long trigger reset required. Easily rapid-fired. Tendency toward trigger-pinch noted. Heavy recoil with most defense loads.
Summary: Ruger LC9 $443.00
2.5 oz. heavier than the Kel-Tec (17% heavier), steel sights and trigger-plastic on the Kel-Tec, thicker and longer slide, right-handed thumb safety, loaded chamber indicator, includes 1 magazine and 2 floor plates, includes polymer carry-box and pouch, nice matte-blued finish, slide and barrel-alloy steel, polymer frame, Italian-made magazine-like the Kel-Tec, swelled grip, frame cutout tended to cause thumb interference with trigger operation, identical trigger pull length (double action only), more room in the trigger guard, stiffer trigger pull (4 lbs+), "way worse trigger than the Kel-Tec with noticeable stacking at the end", highly visible white-dot steel sights-drift adjustable, front sight tended to snag on clothing, trigger return-reset shorter by 1/8", magazine disconnect means gun is useless without the magazine. Easy takedown and reassembly, beveled magazine opening for easier insertion, slower in rapid-fire, less felt recoil than the Kel-Tec.
Synopsis:
The Ruger is "Heavier, thicker and harder to shoot well"
"An imitation Kel-Tec by Ruger doesn't quite measure up to the original."
Kel-Tec PF-9
Ruger LC9
Specs:
PF-9 LC9
- Length: 5.8" 6.0"
- Height: 4.4" 4.5"
- Barrel: 3.1" 3.1"
- Sight Radius: 4.7" 4.6"
- Front Strap Height: 1.7" 2.3"
- Back Strap Height: 2.6" 2.7"
- Weight Empty: 14.6 oz. 17.1 oz.
- Weight Loaded (147 gr): 18.5 oz. 21 oz.
- Capacity: 7+1 7+1
- Max. Width: 0.98" 1.05"
- Max. Grip Thickness: 0.89" .97"
- Frame: Matte Black Polymer Matte Black Polymer
- Barrel and Slide: Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
- Trigger Pull: 5 lbs 7.4 lbs
- Trigger Travel: 3.3" 3.3"
- Warranty: Lifetime None Written
Slim and easily concealable. Available in blued, parkerizing or hard chrome. +P rated. 1 magazine and 2 floor plates, one flat and one with a finger ledge. Fixed sights with an excellent sight picture; rear sight adjustable for windage. Checkerboard grips provide excellent traction. Magazine release not easily accidentally hit. No data on whether this is a drop-free magazine. Gun fires without magazine in place. Snag-free out of the pocket. No mechanical safety; internal hammer-block. Good serrations in rear of slide. Light rail groove that did easily snag on clothing. Simple takedown procedure. Reassembly slightly more difficult. Long trigger reset required. Easily rapid-fired. Tendency toward trigger-pinch noted. Heavy recoil with most defense loads.
Summary: Ruger LC9 $443.00
2.5 oz. heavier than the Kel-Tec (17% heavier), steel sights and trigger-plastic on the Kel-Tec, thicker and longer slide, right-handed thumb safety, loaded chamber indicator, includes 1 magazine and 2 floor plates, includes polymer carry-box and pouch, nice matte-blued finish, slide and barrel-alloy steel, polymer frame, Italian-made magazine-like the Kel-Tec, swelled grip, frame cutout tended to cause thumb interference with trigger operation, identical trigger pull length (double action only), more room in the trigger guard, stiffer trigger pull (4 lbs+), "way worse trigger than the Kel-Tec with noticeable stacking at the end", highly visible white-dot steel sights-drift adjustable, front sight tended to snag on clothing, trigger return-reset shorter by 1/8", magazine disconnect means gun is useless without the magazine. Easy takedown and reassembly, beveled magazine opening for easier insertion, slower in rapid-fire, less felt recoil than the Kel-Tec.
Synopsis:
The Ruger is "Heavier, thicker and harder to shoot well"
"An imitation Kel-Tec by Ruger doesn't quite measure up to the original."
Labels:
"9mm",
"gun news",
"gun reviews",
"Kel-Tec",
"LC9",
"PF-9",
"pocket 9",
"pocket pistols",
Ruger
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Five-seveN Tactical
$989.00
"Five-seveN® Tactical handguns and SS190 ball ammunition team up to defeat the enemy in all close combat situations in urban areas, jungle conditions, night missions, etc. and for any self-defense action." FN
Specs:
- Caliber: 5.7x28 mm
- Action: Delayed Blowback
- Overall Length: 8.2"
- Weight, Empty: 1.42 lb/645 g
- Barrel Length: 4.41"/112.5 mm
- Trigger: Single Action Only
- Magazine Capacity: 20 Rounds
- Manual Safety
- Max Effective Range: 50 m
- Frame: Polymer
- Highly Accurate. The flat trajectory of the 5.7x28mm ammunition guarantees a high hit probability up to 200 m.
- Extremely low recoil results in quick and accurate firing.
- High Capacity; can accept up to 20 rounds in the magazine.
- Polymer receiver, which makes it 20% lighter than any traditional 9mm handgun.
- Well-balanced, with smooth contours and no protruding parts.
- Safety: Features an ambidextrous manual safety that blocks the trigger mechanism and avoids any accidental shoot.
- Features a Picatinny rail for add-on accessories
- Affordable 5.7x28mm ammo available through CheaperThanDirt.com
- "I've had my FiveSeven over two years now and love it....."
- "I have to say it is unlike any other gun I own......"
- "The 5.7x28mm round is really cool, the bullet is basically the same size as a 55 grain .223."
- "very little recoil, slightly more than a .22........."
- "very accurate"
- "It fires a very fast round (2,150 ft/sec) and has very hi capacity."
- Pricey, gun and magazines
- Here is one case where the gun exploded in the shooter's hand, with injury: FiveseveN Warning
FR Herstal 5.7 X 28mm Ammunition
- SS190 — Armor piercing (AP)
- SS191 — AP Tracer
- SS192 — Hollow Point (not AP)
- SB193 — AP Subsonic
- SS195 — “Green” – lead free hollow point projectile with copper jacket (not AP)
- SS196 — Sporting round (Hornady 40 gr. V-max, hollow point lead), (not AP)
- 10700004 — Blank (not classified as ammunition under Federal law)
- 10700005 — Dummy
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Ruger LC9
$443.00
A handy pocket nine......
"The LC9 is a double-action-only, hammer-fired, locked-breech pistol with a smooth trigger pull. Control and confident handling of the Ruger LC9 are accomplished through reduced recoil and aggressive frame checkering for a positive grip in all conditions. The Ruger LC9 features smooth "melted" edges for ease of holstering, carrying and drawing." Ruger Website
Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 7+1
- Manual Thumb Safety
- +P Rated
- Slide Locks Open After Last Shot
- Loaded Chamber Indicator
- Firing Pin Safety
- Model # 3200
- Slide and Barrel: Blued Alloy Steel
- Grip Frame: Black, Glass-Filled Nylon
- Length: 6.0"
- Barrel Length 3.12"
- Width: .90"
- Height: 4.5"
- Weight Empty: 17.10 oz.
- "Easy Takedown Process"
- "Good Sights"
- One magazine with flat base pad and finger extension piece
- Low Profile Mag Release (a good thing)
- "Smooth DA Trigger Pull"
- Good accuracy at 15 yards
- "6.3 lb Trigger Pull"
- Right-hand only thumb safety
- Rounded edges for pocket carry
- No malfunctions with a variety of ammo
- Too many safeties
- I'll stick with my Glock 26.
- "Too big for a pocket gun."
- Internal key lock is unnecessary
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Guns are Good-Recent Articles
From recent anti-gun article in MSNBC's comment section:
MSNBC loves to distort reality to suit the liberal agenda of their spin-meisters.
Try this on for size:
MSNBC loves to distort reality to suit the liberal agenda of their spin-meisters.
Try this on for size:
Convenience store clerk shoots robber
on Tuesday, February 1, 2011
From WKYT in Lexington, Kentucky: A clerk shot and wounded an armed man attempting to rob a Louisville convenience store early Wednesday morning. During the shooting the gunman dropped his weapon, and was later found by police at yet another store, and was then transported to a hospital. Police are still investigating.
Indianapolis, Indiana: Homeowner Opens Fire, Shoots Burglar
on Friday, January 28, 2011
The Indy Channel: After hearing glass breaking early one morning, an Indianapolis man grabbed a handgun and investigated. He found an intruder breaking in, and opened fire, striking the intruder in the buttocks. The intruder escaped, but was later apprehended, arrested and hospitalized. Thanks again to Mike for the tip!
San Antonio, Texas: Soldier handles battle against suspected burglar
on Friday, January 28, 2011
KENS: Police say a man, recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, woke in the middle of the night to the sound of his car alarm. Grabbing a gun, he confronted the car thief, firing several warning shots to frighten him away. The man’s daughter was with him at the time but not [...]
Virginia Beach, Virginia: Beach store where clerk shot at man had been robbed recently
on Friday, January 28, 2011
The Virginian-Pilot: A Virginia clerk, immediately suspected foul play when a masked man holding a handgun walked through the door, drew his handgun and fired. The robber quickly ran out the door. Police say the shop had been robbed just two weeks prior. Thanks to Mike and Charlie for the tip!
Chattanooga, Tennessee: Man pulls own gun on armed robbery suspects
on Friday, January 28, 2011
WRCB: Arriving home from a trip, a Tennessee man was unloading his vehicle when he was approached by two armed men. After being attacked and fired on, the man drew a concealed handgun and returned fire. The two gunmen ran away, and the man was able to make it inside and call police. Thanks to [...]
Columbia, Missouri: Man keeps gun pointed at burglar until police arrive
on Friday, January 28, 2011
ConnectedMissouri: A Missouri armed citizen was alerted to a burglar by his dogs, and confronted a suspect in the process of stealing from the man’s car. The homeowner drew his pistol and held the man at gunpoint for police. No shots were fired. Thanks to Mike and Jason for the tip!
Orland, California: Orland shop owner takes shot at robbers
on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
From ChicoER.com: Two armed men robbed the cash drawer and safe at Moe’s Market, but weren’t able to get away before being fired on at least once by the owner. Thanks to Eddie for the tip!
Charlotte, North Carolina: Store Clerk Kills One Robbery Suspect and Injures Another
on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
From WCCB: A Subway clerk thwarted two robbers intent on robbing the restaurant. When the men flashed guns and demanded money, the clerk opened fire with a gun of his own, killing one and injuring the other.
Las Vegas, Nevada: Man Thwarts Robbery by Shooting at Suspect
on Wednesday, January 19, 2011
From KLAS: A 57-year-old man in a Wal-Mart parking lot may have appeared to be an easy target to one robber, but he was quickly proven wrong when, upon being attacked, the man pulled his legal firearm and fired multiple shots at his attacker. The failed robber quickly fled. Authorities aren’t sure if he was [...]http://thearmedcitizen.com/
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"gun news",
"gun reviews",
"handgun reviews",
"pro gun news"
Monday, January 31, 2011
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Taurus 738 380 Auto
$336.00
Currently offered in six different color slide/frame variations, the 738B received a high grade from a leading consumer gun test magazine.
Make way for the lightest Taurus ever created! The 10.2-ounce 738 TCP is not only the lightest semi-auto in the Taurus line; it's lighter than any of our small frame revolvers too! The 738 TCP offers 6+1 shots of .380 ACP, a durable polymer frame and low-profile fixed sights. You have to feel it to believe it! - TaurusUSA.com
Make way for the lightest Taurus ever created! The 10.2-ounce 738 TCP is not only the lightest semi-auto in the Taurus line; it's lighter than any of our small frame revolvers too! The 738 TCP offers 6+1 shots of .380 ACP, a durable polymer frame and low-profile fixed sights. You have to feel it to believe it! - TaurusUSA.com
738B Specs:
- Caliber: .380 ACP
- Capacity: 6+1
- Overall Length: 5.25"
- Barrel Length: 2.8"
- Sight Radius: 4.5"
- Overall Height: 3.7"
- Front Strap Height: 1.4"
- Back Strap Height: 2.0"
- Weight Loaded (6 rounds): 12.3 oz.
- Weight Empty: 8.7 oz.
- Maximum Width: .85"
- Max. Grip Width: .83"
- Frame: Black Polymer
- Barrel: Steel
- Slide" Matte Black Steel
- Grip: Black Polymer
- Trigger Pull Weight - Double Action Only: 6.5 lbs
Notables:
- Left side magazine release is flush with the frame (less chance of accidental release)
- Drop-Free Magazines
- Two Magazines Included
- Smooth function after about a 50-round break-in period
- Fairly simple breakdown process for cleaning
- Steel guide rod w/twin recoil springs
- Good control-ability for a pocket .380
- Excellent accuracy at 7 yards
- "Well thought-out. A small gun with a big trigger guard."
- Favorable Reviews 9 out of 35
- Bulging Brass (1)
- Sharp Edges "cut my thumb" (2)
- Had to send it back for repair (13)
- Other Problems, (7) dayattherange.com
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