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
Notables:
  • 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
Gun Forum Reports: 
  • 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

    Gun Porn

    I don't know what they're saying, but this is kinda' hot.......

    Saturday, February 12, 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.
    Gun Reviews:
    • "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
    The Word on the Street is.........
    • Too many safeties
    • I'll stick with my Glock 26.
    • "Too big for a pocket gun."
    • Internal key lock is unnecessary


    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:
    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/