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Subject: Springfield XDs - by: kg4zlb

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:02:45 +0000

Has anyone got one of these? I am looking for a carry pistol in 45 and happened to be in my LGS and was introduced to this gun - I was very impressed and have since read glowing trade reviews of it; BUT, what about people like me? Thanks in advance.

Subject: FNH USA, LLC Announces Launch of New .45 Caliber - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:48:36 +0000

FNH USA, LLC Announces Launch of New .45 Caliber Pistol

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/story/275110

FNH USA, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the FNX-45, a double-action/single-action hammer-driven pistol with highly enhanced ergonomics. This handgun is the latest addition to the company's ever-popular FNX line of autoloading pistols and is made in Columbia, SC by FN Manufacturing, Inc. As of today, initial shipments are en route to dealers nationwide.

Subject: Pocket Pistols and Derringers in the Old West - by: Gandalfdjh

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:55:23 +0000

from: www.downrange.tv/blog/pocket-pistols-and...-the-old-west/18994/

Today, the best selling handguns in the US are pocket pistols, carried in the pocket for self defense. Things haven’t changed – in the wildest days of the American West, the most popular handgun was also the pocket pistol.

Watch the videos at: www.downrange.tv/blog/pocket-pistols-and...-the-old-west/18994/

Subject: Revolver Tips and Tricks - by: Gandalfdjh

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:25:44 +0000

from: www.downrange.tv/blog/revolver-tips-and-tricks/18975/

These days’ revolver sales are booming!

Subject: Pendleton Safes Caters To The Hand Gun Enthusiast - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:21:29 +0000

Pendleton Safes Caters To The Hand Gun Enthusiast

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/story/274187

Pendleton Safes is pleased to announce the solution for your handgun storage woes. A Pendleton can be equipped to comfortably manage over 200 handguns. Thanks to Pendleton's Revolution TechnologyTM, gone are the days of digging to the back of your safe - with a Pendleton Safe your valuables are always in the front at the touch of a button. Mention this article and receive free shipping on orders placed before December 31st.

For complete details, visit our website at www.pendletonsafes.com, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 770-466-6181 for more information.

Subject: .40 caliber: Like or Dislike? - by: Gandalfdjh

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:54:28 +0000

.40 caliber: Like or Dislike?

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/features/226778

Do you agree or disagree with Tiger McKee?

That is the question.

Please read his article at: www.thetacticalwire.com/features/226778

Skill Set: Why I Don't Like the Forty
by Tiger McKee

This pair of Glocks are 9mm and the .40 caliber versions are the same size. The more abrupt cartridge, the .40 Auto, is harder on the machinery and the shooter. Is it enough more effective than the 9x19mm to justify going to the .40? Rich Grassi Photo
I do not like the .40 caliber. I'm sure there will be plenty of people who disagree with me on this, but since it's my column I get to state my opinion. This opinion is based on two issues with .40 caliber pistols. Keep in mind that an issue is something that is common, you see it a lot, as opposed to a problem, which is normally limited to an individual or particular weapon.

The .40 was developed specifically as a law enforcement caliber by Smith & Wesson and Winchester and as a direct result of the 1986 F.B.I. Miami shootout between agents and two hard criminals, Platt and Matix. Both bad guys were killed, but two agents were killed with five others injured. Basically the F.B.I. was looking for a cartridge that had the performance of the .38 Special +P load that would work with a semi-auto pistol. The .40 is supposedly the ideal blend of bullet size and velocity.

This pair of Glocks are 9mm and the .40 caliber versions are the same size. The more abrupt cartridge, the .40 Auto, is harder on the machinery and the shooter. Is it enough more effective than the 9x19mm to justify going to the .40? Rich Grassi Photo

Subject: Sightmark Introduces Mini Shot Pistol Mounts - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:25:16 +0000

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/story/273639

The Sightmark Mini Shot Pistol Mounts offer the shooter the ability to mount the Mini Shot Reflex Sight to six different styles of pistols, replacing the stock rear sight. This offers the shooter the ability to acquire a target and fire with both eyes open and gives the shooter the tactical advantage of being able to identify additional targets simultaneously.

The Sightmark pistol mount family features mounts for six different popular pistol types including, the 1911 Standard, Springfield XD, Smith & Wesson M&P, Sig Sauer P226, Beretta 92/ 96/ 90-TWO, Glocks with 1.18" slide width and the H&K USP.

Subject: Micro-Nine Pistols - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:53:13 +0000

By Rich Grassi
Editor, The Tactical Wire (www.theoutdoorwire.com/specials/2012conc...story.html?id=226739)

Selection

Standard pressure 9mm loads are better in small pistols as this minimizes the recoil recovery time between shots.
In this short space, there won't be an exhaustive treatment of all unusually small 9mm pistols. I've selected two; one is very new and the other has been around a few years. The concept is considerable power in a small, but controllable, envelope.

I've searched for the right concealment pistol for many years. I was astonished at Kahr Arms when they opened way back in the 1990s. Here we had a slender, powerful pistol of compact dimensions that handled like a service size pistol. The K9 had the feel of the Browning Hi-Power and the size of a Walther PP (normally chambered in 7.65mm or 9mmK).

Fast forward to the 2004-5 time frame, which ushered in a new development by Kel-Tec, the PF-9. A lightly built compact 9mm, it was hammer-fired DAO and not a bad effort.

Since then, Beretta has a Nano, SIG-Sauer has the P290 (which is really quite a shooter) and Ruger developed their LC9. The LC9 wandered in here as the result of some gun trading skullduggery.

Subject: SLR-106UR Pistol With Scope Rail - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:59:35 +0000

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/story/273153

Arsenal, Inc. introduces the all-Bulgarian SLR-106UR Pistol in 5.56x45mm NATO. The SLR-106UR Pistol is manufactured entirely at Arsenal's factory in Kazanlak, Bulgaria using components specifically engineered for accuracy and reliability in a short-barrel configuration.

The SLR-106UR Pistol includes many features not found on any similar 5.56mm pistol, and is as close to a semi-automatic AKS-74U (or 'Krinkov') as American shooters may possess without ATFE approval.

Features:
Factory-installed scope rail allows mounting of optics and accessories
Short gas system designed for 100% reliability
10.5" cold hammer-forged barrel with hard-chrome plated bore and chamber
Hinged dust cover with close-range and 500 meter rear sight settings
Replica muzzle device is pressed and pinned to the front sight block for AK-74SU appearance
High-quality polymer furniture includes an ergonomic SAW pistol grip and heat-shielded lower handguard for shooting comfort
Reinforced pistol grip base for added strength and durability
Spring-loaded firing pin for increased safety with Boxer-primed ammunition
90 degree rear sling swivel prevents twisting or tangling
AKS-74U-style rear block for conversion to SBR configuration; all NFA rules apply*

Whether fired as a pistol or converted to a registered short-barreled rifle*, Arsenal's SLR-106UR Pistol delivers unmatched quality and unique features in a firearm that will provide many years of accurate and reliable service.

Subject: Zip .22 pistol - by: Gandalfdjh

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 13:42:53 +0000

Zip .22 pistol

from: michaelbane.blogspot.com/2012/11/end-of-crazy-week.html

Check out the new U.S. Firearms (USFA) Zip .22 pistol and SBR...Okay, different, but cool-looking. USFA head honcho Doug Donnelly is a visionary, as well as an interestingly to hang out with, so I'm interested in seeing the final product. BTW, this goes along with what the cherubs an d seraphim are telling me that USFA is moving away a bit from their superb single action pistols toward the amazingly lucrative black rifle market.

Subject: ATI - by: Gandalfdjh

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:04:28 +0000

ATI Introduces FX45-K

from: www.shootingwire.com/story/272461

The FX45-K is one of three new FX45s introduced this fall, including the Lightweight models of the Titan and Fatboy. This model is a tactical version of the highly successful FX GI model, which ATI first introduced a few years ago.

The FX45-K has an overall length of 7.3" without suppressor, and a barrel length of 4.7."

The .578x28 RH threaded barrel will be compatible with most 45ACP suppressors. The gun has a steel frame with blued finish and weighs 39.9 oz. The FX45-K also features an ambidextrous manual safety, grip safety and locked breech. It has drift adjustable target sights, external hammer and target trigger.

Subject: Duty Pistol Optics? - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:13:56 +0000

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/features/226670

Advantage of single point of focus, disadvantage everything else? Perhaps it's time to re-examine pistol optics for duty.

Shooters got to try the RMR on pistols by SIG and Glock.

"Now, how well do they work in adverse light environments; Indoors or when you're running a weaponlight for target ID? I have no idea. Does the reticle shine back enough to prevent target ID in that last moment? Not sure. No one said we're jumping ship today, but it's time more of us got a look. Dave Spaulding tried a mini-red dot on a pistol. I notice his current gun has metal sights.

That said, it's far easier driving the dot to the target and controlling the trigger than learning to use metal sights. It's the wave of the future - whatever problems we can identify in the simulators.

We can climb aboard now or get dragged aboard later."

Rich Grassi

Subject: How To Choose a Personal Defense Handgun - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:39:43 +0000

by Rob Pincus
Posted: September 28, 2012

from: www.personaldefensenetwork.com/articles/..._campaign=news092812

The most important issue with a defensive firearm is reliability.

The next most important factor we need to look at is shootability.

Carryability is another word that should become part of your lexicon if you are going to carry your gun for defensive use.

For a “new in box” defensive handgun that meets the requirements I’ve set, you should not be spending more than $600. In fact, $500 is a very fair price for a new or almost new defensive gun. There is no reason to consider spending more. Keep in mind that you will need to purchase spare magazines, a good holster (or two), both defensive and practice ammunition, and possibly invest in professional training to go along with your purchase. You should still be able to purchase everything you need for under $1,000:

Defensive Firearm: $500 - $600
Holster: $50 - $75
Spare Magazines: $50
Defensive Ammo: $75 - $100 (reliability testing and two to three magazines for carry)
Practice Ammo: $100 (minimum!)
Training: Varies (books and DVDs, CCW permit, defensive training)

My company currently recommends the following firearms, in 9mm, as the first places to look when choosing a defensive handgun. In alphabetical order, they are:

Caracal -- C & F models without the “quick sight” option.

Glock Models 26, 19 or 17. If you choose a 4th Gen, ensure you have the currently recommended springs. This specific model was plagued with problems when first released.

Smith & Wesson M&P -- models without a manual safety or magazine disconnect.

Springfield XD. This model is suggested with one caveat: the grip safety presents a failure point that is most significant when clearing complex malfunctions or shooting in unorthodox positions. But it is recommended particularly because of its better fit for many shooters with small hands.

All of the above MSFs have been observed to be reliable under a variety of circumstances with a variety of shooters.

Handguns that get Honorable Mentions as defensive choices:

Snub Nosed Double Action Revolvers, such as the S&W 642, for the reasons spelled out above.

Walther PPS. This slim MSF is currently going through an extended reliability test and has performed very well to date.

Ruger LCP. This reliable gun is an extreme compromise to carryability, is chambered in the less-than-optimal .380 ACP round, and has relatively low shootability. But it has proven reliable and is extremely convenient to carry because of its small size.

Subject: Do You Need A Zombie Pistol? - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:04:13 +0000

Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd.'s Exclusive Sig Sauer 1911 and P238 Zombie Edition

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/story/269874

Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor for the hunting and shooting-sports industry, is proud to exclusively offer the Zombie Edition of Sig Sauer's popular 1911 and P238 pistol.

Both Zombie Edition pistols have attention-grabbing enhancements, including green Hogue Extreme Series aluminum grips, complete with the Biohazard symbol. The guns also feature green "Z" etching on the slide side, and a Biohazard symbol etched on the blackened stainless steel slide on top in front of the rear sight.

Subject: Kahr CM9 - excellent pocket rocket - by: oneounceload

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 02:09:12 +0000

I had recently purchased a S&W 642 for pocket carry; tried everything I knew and had friends help, but I could never get that thing to shoot where I was looking - as a LH, it was always up and right.

Bought the CM9, it shoots a little low with 115 and placing the front dot on top of the back sights. HOWEVER, using my preferred 124s and letting the front sight float above the back, it shoots dead on.

Weight difference is 2 oz with 2 extra rounds, is slim and fits easier in the pocket and draws without a snag.

If you are looking for a small pocket carry that packs more punch than the anemic 380, look at this model - they runabout 400

Subject: Walther PPQ: Handheld Awesome - by: therealTrippleB

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:32:05 +0000

I heard and read some interesting reviews regarding the Walther PPQ. When I stumbled upon one this winter, I immediately slapped down the cash to purchase it after a quick dry fire. This evolved P99, and, arguably, evolved striker-fired polymer-framed pistol, is amazing. Not good beer on a hot lazy Sunday kind of amazing; no I'm talking a shark wrestling a bear with laserbeam eyes kind of amazing!

A fully-cocked striker design, provides a consistant, crisp, and short trigger pull every time. Essentially, the Walther PPQ is the first "single action" striker-fired pistol on the market. Despite a relatively loose fit between the slide and frame, the gun delivers on the accuracy potential of its trigger.

I have put more lead downrange than I care to admit, and it functions as well today as it did on day one. Extra magazines are now also finally available on the market.

Bravo Walther!

Subject: Beretta USA - by: Gandalfdjh

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:05:25 +0000

Details: www.berettausa.com/

Beretta Px4 Storm Full Size .45ACP

Subject: Charter Arms Introduces 9mm Rimless Revolver PITBU - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:14:40 +0000

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/story/265552

July 31, 2012 Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made affordable and reliable revolvers for over 48 years, has added the new 9mm Rimless Revolver to their popular PITBULL series. Since its inception in 1902 by Georg Luger, the 9mm has been the world's most popular and widely used NATO cartridge favored by Military and LE agencies.

The 9mm Rimless Revolver PITBULL uses the same unique rimless cartridge extractor assembly system as the Charter Arms .40 cal Rimless Revolver.

Subject: MPA Introduces New MPA57SST-ATACS Defender - by: Gandalfdjh

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:03:05 +0000

MPA Introduces New MPA57SST-ATACS Defender Semi-Auto

from: www.thetacticalwire.com/story/265052

MasterPiece Arms, manufactures of the MPA MAC Line of semi-auto submachine pistols and carbines, is pleased to introduce the new MPA57sst-ATACS Defender semi-auto. Based on the successful, standard MAC design, the new MPA57sst-ATACS is available in a 5-inch fixed barrel pistol with A-TACS hydrographic coating. Available in 5.7x28mm with 20-round magazines standard, the MPA57sst-ATACS features a threaded barrel with ½ x 28 threads making it suppressor ready.