Weight Watcher: Wilson Combat Spec Ops 9 Pistol
Most jaded American military, police and Spec Ops warriors look upon the 9x19mm caliber round with some disdain.…
Stylish But Serious: Kimber Super Carry Pro
The Model 1911 pistol will officially turn 100 years old on May 5, 2011. (For those who would…
Right Pistol for Today’s Combat: U.S. Military Upgrades Service Pistol to Beretta M9A1
Over 20 years ago, the Beretta M92F was adopted as the replacement for the venerable M1911A1. Despite some…
The Verdict: Taurus Judge Revolver
The Taurus Judge is a revolver intended to be capable of firing both .410 shotgun shells and .45 Colt pistol cartridges. They seem to be wildly popular, and gun shops have a hard time keeping them in stock. They also appear frequently in glowing reviews in the general gun magazines and on the various shooting shows on outdoor-oriented TV channels.
Small Solutions: Making The Most Of Pocket Guns
An ever-increasing number of lawful citizens are arming themselves with small revolvers and pocket pistols. With this in mind, Gunsite recently ran a two-day course called “Pocket Guns and Penlights” designed around a product seminar sponsored by XS Sight Systems. My Dad, Denny Hansen, and I were invited to attend.
Mighty Mouse: Smith & Wesson Model 632
Everyone I know who carries a gun for a living would like to carry one that will stop an attacker immediately, 100% of the time. But, until someone invents a disintegrator ray-gun or freeze-right-there-statue-maker-gun that’s small enough to carry comfortably on a belt or in a purse, it isn’t going to happen.
A Classic Returns: Smith & Wesson Model 58
Smith & Wesson has been reintroducing older model revolvers as part of their Classic series. And it’s been interesting for me to follow which ones have been included. In a lot of cases, I still had my original revolver from back in the day, so didn't see any need to purchase a brand new one.
Happy Medium: Springfield Armory EMP
Any two opposing forces, given enough time working against each other, eventually come to a middle ground. Springfield Armory's .40-caliber Enhanced Micro Pistol (EMP) might just be the defensive pistol embodiment of this universal law.
Day of the Ankle Gun: Kahr Arms PM45
Having owned and extensively shot the Kahr P40, I was looking forward to their producing a similar sized pistol in .45 ACP. Their release of the larger TP and KP models merely whetted my appetite. When they finally released the PM45 to the market, I was not disappointed.
Back to Basics: Yavapai Firearms Academy Tactical Handgun – Stage 1
Every August since the early 1990s, Louis Awerbuck, Lead Instructor for Yavapai Firearms Academy, Inc., has come to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana to teach handgun, shotgun, and carbine classes. His students span the spectrum from military and peace officers to vetted citizens.