Archive for handguns

Para USA LTC Tactical .45 ACP M1911

Para USA is offering two tactical model 1911s; one is single-stack and one in double-stack.

December 16, 2011

Gamo PT-85 Pistol

Gamo’s PT-85 is a semi-auto pellet pistol that can propel a .17-caliber projectile up to 450 fps.

December 15, 2011

GLOCK Introduces New Gen4 Models

GLOCK is bringing out three new models of its Gen4 Safe Action pistol.

December 14, 2011

Decockers and Safeties

For as long as automatic pistols have been in existence, designers have come up with many different ways to make them work. And by “work,” I mean handle or operate. Another term that I have often used is lockwork, which is the functional relationship between the various components of the action—hammer, trigger, sear, etc. Basically, we are talking about a series of hand motions or manipulations that make the gun shoot, reload and return to a safe, carrying condition. When it all started, the guns were almost always pure single-action, where the hammer was cocked by the movement of a recoiling slide, then released to fire by a crisp single-action trigger. Since the hammer was cocked, the designers usually provided a manual safety. This is the system used on the enduring Model 1911 and the one preferred by many professionally trained pistoleros. 

December 14, 2011

The Taurus 445 Ultra-Lite .44 Spl. Revolver

The 445 is a welcome return of a lightweight medium-framed .44 Spl. carry gun.

December 08, 2011

Ruger SP101 in .357 Mag.

The new SP101 in .357 Mag. features a 4.2-inch barrel, engraved walnut grip panels and HiViz sights.

December 08, 2011

Uselton Arms Compact Classic

The Compact Classic is a custom-made Officer’s model for concealed carry.

December 07, 2011

CrossBreed Instructor Belt

The maker of the SuperTuck has introduced a belt for firearm instructors.

December 06, 2011

Defensive Handgun Maintenance Tips

Regular care and maintenance keeps your carry gun ready for anything.

November 29, 2011

.32 ACP Pocket Pistols

Kel-Tec and North American Arms both provide truly pocketable .32 ACP autos for use as back-up guns and for deep concealment.

November 28, 2011

Roy Rogers Centennial Tribute Revolver

Roy Rogers was a role model for the youth of the 1940s and ‘50s.

November 18, 2011

Colt Fourth Model Deringer

Colt Deringers can bring a premium price if they’ve never been shot.

November 15, 2011

Wisconsin Receives 20,000 CWP Applications

In less than a week, 20,000 Wisconsinites applied for concealed-carry permits.

November 08, 2011

Springfield XD(M) Compact .45

Springfield Armory has introduced the XD(M) Compact in a long-awaited caliber.

November 08, 2011

The Taurus Tracker 405

Taurus has expanded its popular Tracker series of revolvers with the 405.

October 27, 2011