SIG is getting a lot of mileage out the popular modular P365 9mm pistol platform. Now they're embiggining it into a trim, but full-sized pistol with an integrated compensator and a healthy 17-round mag capacity. The new P365-XMACRO is also more shootable, with an integrated compensator that reduces muzzle flip and makes follow-up shots faster and more … [Read more...] about Check Out SIG’s New 17+1 P365-XMACRO 9mm Pistol
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Wheelgun Wednesday With the Smith & Wesson Model 64
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
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
Mossberg Adds an Optics Cut in the New MC2sc 9mm Pistol
Optics equipped handguns are the new thing and if you’re making a defensive pistol its becoming a standard option. The folks art Mossberg now that and are rolling out a series of optics ready versions of their MC2 pistols, the MC2sc. A micro-compact 9mm with a 11-round and 14-round double-stack magazines that provide a slim, compact profile. TRUGLO Tritium Pro night sights, … [Read more...] about Mossberg Adds an Optics Cut in the New MC2sc 9mm Pistol