A lot of you reading this probably don’t remember the Mouse Gun era in olden days (a decade or so ago) when a pocket pistol meant something like a .22 caliber North American Arms Mini Revolver, a .25 ACP of some sort, or maybe a .32. I carried a NAA .22 Magnum (which I still use today) and a Beretta 950BS .25 auto, probably the best of the small autos at the time. About the … [Read more...] about Ruger’s New LCP Max: Maximum Capacity, Minimum Size
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Ruger Adds a Factory Mounted Optic Option to the MAX-9
By Tim Stetzer Not to be outdone by their competition, Ruger is adding a version of the popular MAX-9 with a factory equipped Crimson Trace Compact Reflex Sight. We’re seeing the Crimson Trace sight being used on a number of factory offerings this year and it’s a nice option for folks who want a red dot equipped pistol, but don’t want to mess with selection mounting and … [Read more...] about Ruger Adds a Factory Mounted Optic Option to the MAX-9
Springfield Armory Makes Old Things New Again with the SA-35 Hi-Power Update
Springfield Armory has a long history making single action autos based on the 1911 platform, but this time they’re looking at another classic single action and bringing back the GP35 in a nicely updated, yet still classic form in the guise of the SA-35. Ever since Browning ceased production on the Hi-Power -- AKA the GP35 -- there’s been a vacuum for fans of John Moses … [Read more...] about Springfield Armory Makes Old Things New Again with the SA-35 Hi-Power Update
More Capacity: The New Mossberg MC2sc Micro Compact 9mm Pistol
Mossberg has expanded its popular MC2 lineup with a new micro-compact 9mm: the MC2sc. With its double-stack magazines, the compact-profile MC2sc offers increased capacity but is comfortably sized for concealed carry with an overall length of 6.25 inches, height of 4.30 inches and slim 1.10-inch width. The MC2sc also features an optics-ready slide for ease of mounting micro … [Read more...] about More Capacity: The New Mossberg MC2sc Micro Compact 9mm Pistol
The Un-Gun: Byrna HD Less Lethal CO2 Pistol
I have always been a fan of BB guns, airsoft, and paint ball guns. So when I leaned that companies were making CO2 powered .68 caliber pepper ball guns, I thought that was a brilliant idea. I mean, why wouldn’t it be? They are just high-powered BB guns that launch extra painful rounds that can be used to stun an attacker in a self-defense situation. On top of that, these things … [Read more...] about The Un-Gun: Byrna HD Less Lethal CO2 Pistol