There's something to be said for simplicity. My Smith & Wesson Model 64 with it's NY-1 stamp is a New York Transit Police overrun from the early 90's, right before they switched to semi-automatics. It has a 4-inch, heavy barrel and is chambered in .38 Special. It came as a round but with Uncle Mike's rubber grips on it, but I recently swapped those out for G-10 square … [Read more...] about Wheelgun Wednesday With the Smith & Wesson Model 64
Benchmade’s new 317-1 Weekender Multiblade Folder
Modern slipjoints are quite the thing these days and Benchmade’s latest entry in that field is a multiblade model. The 317-1 Weekender has a 3 inch clip point main blade, and a 2 inch drop point utility blade along with a spine mounted cap lifter. The blades are of CPM-S30V steel and the handle scales are Micarta. If you like the traditional aspects of a slipjoint, or are … [Read more...] about Benchmade’s new 317-1 Weekender Multiblade Folder
Trending Gear: Maglite MAG-TAC 2 Flashlights
For decades Maglite was the gold standard in police and security lights. Even after Surefire hit the scene with their compact tac lights and the myriad of other brands that followed, Maglite still had a steady following. But let’s face it, a 2 or 3 D cell Maglite was probably not anyone’s EDC choice, at least not on their person. Plus there was the ever increasing Lumen war … [Read more...] about Trending Gear: Maglite MAG-TAC 2 Flashlights
FN’s New 509 Midsize Tactical Does Everything You Need a Gun to Do
It’s no secret that the Glock 19 is the not too big, and not to small defense pistol so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that other companies are paying attention to that market. FN just announced the release of a mid-sized member of the 509 family, the FN 509 Midsize Tactical. From FN: The newest addition to the FN 509® family is here—and it could be the greatest … [Read more...] about FN’s New 509 Midsize Tactical Does Everything You Need a Gun to Do
FN Updates its Five-seveN Pistol With the New FN Five-seveN Mk3 MRD
Oddly enough, I was just having the discussion of an MRD capable Five-seveN with a buddy, who’s a SWAT sergeant out West, a few weeks ago. I’m a retired County police officer and have been working as a part time school police officer over the past year. We’re limited to what we can carry on our belts, no long guns. Especially in light of some recent shootings I’ve had some … [Read more...] about FN Updates its Five-seveN Pistol With the New FN Five-seveN Mk3 MRD