Archive for handguns

New Special Edition Kahr Arms CW45

Lew Horton Distributing announces a new special edition Kahr Arms CW45.

March 08, 2013

Nickel

Even before I was a peace officer, I was a little suspicious of people who used nickel-plated guns. The high shine never appealed to a guy who grew up with Parkerizing and tung-oil finished walnut. As it happens, I may have been unfairly prejudiced against this old-time gun finish. But the arguably unfounded calumny against the nickel-plated handgun is still part of my thought processes. So much so that I count only a single nickel-plated gun in my assortment of arms—a very nice Smith & Wesson DA Frontier .44 that was re-done at the factory in the 1970s.

March 05, 2013

Caracal Recalls Model C Pistols

Caracal is recalling its Model C pistol and will replace the affected pistols free of charge.

March 04, 2013

Holding On to Your Handgun: Uncle Mike’s Holster

Uncle Mike’s combined the same locking concept of the PRO3 with the construction of its Kydex models in order to produce its Reflex Retention Holster.

February 27, 2013

Holding On to Your Handgun: Safariland Holster

Safariland offers a number of concealment models based on its ALS (Automatic Locking System) design.

February 27, 2013

Holding On to Your Handgun: Galco Holster

In the past few years, Galco has quietly added a locking holster to its thermoplastic Matrix series.

February 27, 2013

Holding On to Your Handgun: Blackhawk Holster

Blackhawk got the world to sit up and take notice of what could be done in the area of retention holsters with the introduction of its SERPA.

February 27, 2013

Holding On to Your Handgun

Far from being a mere holder for your handgun, a holster can also ensure that you are the only one able to draw your gun.

February 27, 2013

The FNX Trio of Service Pistols

The FNX trio of service pistols allows concealed-carry in either single- or double-action mode.

February 21, 2013

Two Guns in One? FN's FNS

The FNS will hit the mark with value-conscious shooters who demand a quality service pistol.

February 21, 2013

Browning Buck Mark Camper Pistols

Browning has brought out two new .22s to its Buck Mark pistol line.

February 21, 2013

Colt's New Model Holster Pistol in the Civil War

Though its first deliveries were to the South, it was also the handgun most used by Federal cavalry.

February 21, 2013

Happy Trails B-Western Gun Raffle

Support the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation by purchasing a chance to win a beautiful B-Western rig.

February 20, 2013

Ruger 22/45 Mark III Lite

The Mark III Lite is a lighter version of Ruger’s popular .22 semi-auto with a 1911 grip.

February 20, 2013

Selecting a Defensive Holster

You chose your defensive handgun wisely. How you choose to carry it is just as an important decision.

February 05, 2013