Category Archives: pistols

3 Percenter Grips Celebrate Those Who fought In our War of Independence

  Brighton, CO, late November 2014 – Rio Grande Custom Grips announces a new patriotic theme grip for 1911 frame pistols and various revolvers. http://www.riograndecustomgrips.com   Rio Grande Custom Grips created these new3 Percenter grips for those folks who want … Continue reading

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Should The U.S. Army Replace The Beretta M9 ?

T.G.I.F. and what a week it was. This Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic is about the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System (MHS) or more commonly known as the quest to retire a tried and true venerable veteran, the M9 9mm semiautomatic service … Continue reading

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K-Var Now Carries Bersa Pistols!

Bersa is one of the best values in handguns. These are high quality pistols, have a lifetime warranty, and a very attractive price. Most of their guns have been in production for a long time, and are some of the … Continue reading

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Red State Tactical Glock 42 Mag Release Sale

  Red State Tactical is selling the Vickers Magazine release for the Glock 42 by Tangodown  at an amazing $14.92. If you detect some enthusiasm on my part is that I have one on my 17, they are great; easy … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace Announces The LG-360G Green Laser For Your M&P

(Wilsonville, OR)—Crimson Trace, America’s recognized leader in laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, will soon release the LG-360G –a new Laserguard® equipped with a powerful Crimson Trace green laser. This Laserguard is engineered to perfectly fit over the … Continue reading

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Eagle Imports Announces Special Rebate Program for Metro Arms Pistol Line

Eagle Imports, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Metro Arms, Bersa, Comanche and Grand Power firearms products, is offering, for a limited time, a special rebate for the Metro Arms pistol line. From October 24, 2014 – November 31, 2014, any … Continue reading

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The MARCK-15 Hydra Vipera .223 / 5.56mm Pistol Now Available and Shipping

MGI has announced that its new Hydra Vipera .223 / 5.56mm Pistol is now available and shipping. Just as modular and versatile as the full grown Hydra, this pistol variant packs a big punch in a small package.   Incorporating … Continue reading

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IWI US, Inc. Introduces the Galil ACE® Pistol for the US Market

IWI US, has officially introduced the Galil ACE® 7.62×39 pistol for the U.S. market. The first descendant of the world famous Galil rifle to come to the US since 1993 will hit US dealer’s shelves in the first quarter of … Continue reading

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Is Browning Really Introducing A 1911 In .380 ACP

I normally require about 2 quarts of Starbucks Bold (NO ROOM FOR CREAM PLEASE) before my heart starts running at normal operating speed in the mornings but today it was different. I ran across a video from Browning presenting what … Continue reading

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HK Days $200 Rebate

HK is looking to make your Christmas brighter with a $200 rebate on any purchase of an HK firearm. This offer is good from 1 Nov 2014 to 31 Dec 2014. This is one heck of a deal… Take advantage … Continue reading

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Silencerco Adds Threaded Barrels To Its Lineup

Silencerco deepens its commitment to the company’s suppressor customers by offering what promises to be some impressive threaded and extended pistol barrels. M.S.R.P. on the new barrels will be at the $220 price point. Silencerco’s initial offering is for the … Continue reading

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MAGPUL Industries Is Now Shipping MOE 1911 Grip Panels

  Magpul’s 1911 Grip Panels with TSP texture are now shipping. These grips offer the user a more aggressive texture allowing for better control of the weapon in all environments.Constructed of heavy-duty reinforced polymer, the grips have a unique diamond-shaped … Continue reading

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SIG SAUER P320 Television Commercial

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Ed Brown’s Limited Edition Krypteia

Ed Brown Products, Inc. in collaboration with Krypteia Strategies, the civilian division of the highly respected Paratus Consulting Group, has introduced a limited edition 1911. This limited edition pistol is called the “Krypteia Edition”, pronounced “Cryp TIE ya”, and is … Continue reading

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MasterPiece Arms Limited Edition MPA 930SST

MasterPiece Arms,  is offering, for a limited time, a production run of only 100 MPA930SST Limited Edition Mini-9 pistols. These are collector series pistols that’ll be specially engraved with “X of 100” serial numbers. The Limited Edition MPA930SST is upgraded … Continue reading

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Beretta’s i-Protect System

i-Protect represents a state of the art digitization of the operator, his or her weapon system and geo referenced information to provide a more complete command and control picture down to the individual level. i-Protect requires the use of a … Continue reading

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Glock’s Threaded And Extended Barrel

I had a chance to spend some time with the Glock folks to confirm availability of factory Glock extended and threaded barrels. Glock confirmed they are working on production of pistols that will ship with threaded and extended barrels. You’ll … Continue reading

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The LaserLyte® GLOCK® 42 Pistol Laser, Now Shipping

The LaserLyte® TGL UTA-YY Kit fits the GLOCK® 42 pistol.  Each TGL package comes with two housings per model and will fit two guns for the price of just one laser. Simply use a Philips head screw driver to remove … Continue reading

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MasterPiece Ams Will Unveil the New MPA935SST Defender Semi-Auto at SHOT Show 2014

MasterPiece Arms, will unveil the new MPA935SST Defender Semi-Auto at the 2014 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 14 – 17, 2014. The new addition to its highly successful line is based on the, familiar MAC design. The … Continue reading

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The Consummate Self Defense Pistol Is Just Around The Corner–Can You Say Glock 42

The European market has had the opportunity to own a Glock in .380 Auto caliber for a couple of years. Now, I’m happy to announce that it finally made its way to our shores. I am a huge Glock fan, … Continue reading

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U.S. Army Settles on G-Code and SERPA Holsters

The presolicitation, W911QY-13-R-0016, issued on 10 December 2012 sought: “The improvements sought are increased modularity including a drop-leg configuration, that can be quickly transferred to a hip configuration, as well as the capability to be worn/attached to current Modular Lightweight … Continue reading

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Advanced Armament (AAC) Will Delight Shot Show Attendees With Its New 300 Blackout Pistol

AAC Product Announcement: AAC Blackout Pistol by Advanced Armament Corp.® Only available through RSR Wholesale http://www.rsrgroup.com/ MSRP $1639. These are limited in quantity and in stock now at RSR. Dealers who order this from RSR – limited offer – comes … Continue reading

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Arsenal Firearms Will Begin Shipping A Double-Barreled 1911 in December.

Arsenal Firearms gained distinction among 1911 aficionados when the company introduced its revolutionary double-barreled 1911 at Shot Show 2013.  Designated AF2011-A1 Second Century this pistol is truly a work of art; retaining the simplicity of two side-by-side 1911 pistols. There’s … Continue reading

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MasterPiece Arms Announces New MPAR556 Pistol

COMER, GA (November 2013) – MasterPiece Arms,  debuts its new MPAR556 Pistol. The pistol is loaded with some very interesting features. The black phosphate steel design is based on the successful MPAR556 rifle. It features some significant advancements, including a … Continue reading

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Double Tap Defense Announces New Caliber Pistols

Double Tap Defense announced the addition of new calibers for the patented DoubleTap™ Tactical Pocket Pistol. The new calibers include the .410/.45 Colt and the .40 S&W all of which will debut at the 2013 NASGW Expo & 40th Annual … Continue reading

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The Advantage Tactical Sight for FNH USA Pistols

The Advantage Tactical Sight (ATS) was developed by WrenTech president, Richard Nasef, in response to the inadequate iron sight products he found in the marketplace. Nasef, a practicing psychotherapist in New Mexico and California, as well as a firearms enthusiast, … Continue reading

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SPHINX SDP Compact to be Distributed in the US

Sphinx announced that it will begin distribution of the Sphinx SDP Compact 9mm starting 1st quarter of 2013 in the United States. The highly anticipated pistol is the evolution of the popular Sphinx pistols and designed specifically for law enforcement … Continue reading

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COLT’s USMC At Media Day

Colt’s USMC rendition of the venerable 1911 shoots every bit as good as it looks.

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HK Adds The New HK45 Tactical To Its 2013 Lineup.

Originally developed for the U.S. military’s next generation handgun competition, the new HK45 “Tactical” comes standard with a threaded barrel and three-dot tritium night sights. With a choice of three frame colors (black, tan, or green), the full-size HK45 Tactical … Continue reading

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Eagle Imports Exclusive Distributor SPS Pantera Pistol.

Eagle Imports, the exclusive distributor of the Metro Arms family of products, now carries the SPS Pantera performance pistol. The SPS line, manufactured exclusively by Metro Arms, long available overseas is now available for the American market through Eagle Imports. … Continue reading

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SILVER SHADOW’s® Gilboa™ 6,5″ APR™ 5.56mm Pistol

I’m a huge fan of many of the Israeli firearm design concepts. They draw on the years of experience the Israeli military and security sector have, especially in the area of CQB/CQC. SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd is one such … Continue reading

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Arsenal, Inc. Introduces The 106UR (5.56 x 45) pistol.

  The folks at Arsenal Inc. have added a new member to their family of superb firearms. The  106UR is a 5.56×45 platform configured as a pistol and manufactured at Arsenal’s factory in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. The 106UR makes for an … Continue reading

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Not The Safe Queen

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Caracal Pistol F AND C Pistol Recall Notice

Caracal USA has determined a potential condition of the trigger unit in a very limited number of Caracal F and C pistols that could possibly allow the pistol to fire when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in … Continue reading

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Walther Issues Recall Notice On Its Hot Selling PK380…

Hazard:     Walther has identified a condition that may exist in certain PK 380 pistols which may permit a round to be discharged if the trigger is pulled, despite engagement of the manual safety. Walther has found that engagement of … Continue reading

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If You Thought Beretta’s M9 Was Headed For The Assisted Living Facility, Think Again!

The U.S. Army renewed its commitment to the  Beretta 9mm M9 by awarding Beretta a contract for up to 100,000 M9 pistols. An initial order for 4,600 pistols has already been released. All of the pistols will be manufactured in Beretta’s … Continue reading

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Crimson Trace LTG-701: Lightguard™ for Your 1911

Crimson Trace Corporation, CTC, entered the market, 17 years ago, with two, now legendary, products, the Lasergrips® and Laserguard®. Lasergrips® made it possible for non-railed handgun owners to add laser aiming capabilities to their platform. In 2011, CTC announced a … Continue reading

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Sentinel Design LLC Launches Low Profile GLOCK Magazine Well…

Glock owners now have a choice of a low profile magazine well specifically designed for the Glock frame. Sentinel Design, LLC is the author of the story, but this is not your run of the mill clunky magazine well, the Sentinel Design … Continue reading

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MARSOC’s Colt M1911A1 OR M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol

By now it is old news that Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Va. has awarded a $22.5 million contract to Colt Defense for its M1911A1 Rail Guns or M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP). The IQID contract accounts for roughly 4,000 … Continue reading

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Colt Defense LLC Formally Announces Award of Marine Corps M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol (CQBP) Contract.

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Colt Defense LLC has been awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract by the U. S. Marine Corps for up to 12,000 M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistols, plus spares and logistical support. The new CQBP is a direct descendant … Continue reading

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