Hickock45 on the GLOCK 42: “Beats a Hammer”
At 14:38, the GLOCK 42′s slide locks back when shooting Buffalo Bore 90gr. hollow point bullets. So . . . don’t shoot the GLOCK 42 with Buffalo Bore 90gr. hollow point bullets. Or maybe Hickock45 got...
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[Pre-GLOCK 42] Pocket Pistol Roundup
From top: Colt Mustand Pocketlite .380, Beretta Tomcat .32, Kel-Tec P3AT .380, Sundance Arms .25, Seecamp LWS .32 By Aaron Above you’ll see a portion of my pocket gun collection. I thought it would be...
View ArticleGun Preview: FNH-USA FNS-9
I picked up Nick’s FNS-9 earlier this week and I’ve got grand plans to test it out and write a review for this week. In the interim, I put together a short overview video showing some of the features...
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Just Arrived: GLOCK 42
O-M-G! Can you be-lieve the mad marketing mavens at GLOCK thought people would actually carry a massive gat like the 42? Still, against all odds, the new example of Perfection seems to be all the...
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The Lost Art of Dueling with Pistols
by Alan Brooks Pistol duels have largely gone out of style in the United States. The modern version of “Sir, I demand satisfaction!” is now “You’ll be hearing from my lawyer.” And that’s probably for...
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New From Guncrafter Industries: CCO in 9mm
Are you one of those who looks at the GLOCK 42 with thinly veiled contempt? Someone who wouldn’t carry anything smaller than a 9mm and can’t stand the smell of polycarbonate in the morning – or any...
View ArticleSelf-Defense Tip: Practice Shooting from the Ground
Once a shooter learns proper grip, stance and breathing, it’s time to leave the square range behind. In terms of skills (rather than tactics), it’s time to learn how to draw from concealment, shoot...
View ArticleShooting the GLOCK 42
Dirk Diggler and I put the GLOCK 42 through its paces yesterday at On Target in Valley Park, Missouri. Long story short: it’s a mixed bag. While generally very soft-shooting, Gaston’s littlest gun...
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Hey CZ: Where Are Our Dan Wesson Revolvers?
Interchangeable handgun barrels and grip frames are really nothing new. Decades before SIG SAUER launched the P250/P320, Dan Wesson sold eponymous revolvers that could morph from a medium-frame...
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Just Arrived: Remington R51
Remington’s new R51 handgun was the belle of the SHOT Show ball this year, arguably beating out the GLOCK 42 in terms of popularity. We didn’t hold out much hope for getting our hands on these anytime...
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Obscure Object Of Desire: Glockworx/Zev G34 Race Gun
I’m not a GLOCK fan. I know they’re probably the most simple, reliable, functional handgun ever made, and I respect them for that. But I respect them from a distance. I’ve never owned one, nor have I...
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SIG SAUER 1911-22 Promotion Too Popular for It’s Own Good
TTAG’s Chris Dumm recently blogged SIG SAUER’s BOGO (Buy One Get One) promotion. Mr. Dumm loved the idea but was less than optimistic about its chances in the marketplace. “Given the current scarcity...
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Gun Review: Remington R51
Remington’s newly announced R51 is a modern version of the old Remington Model 51 [above], released in 1918 and discontinued some time around 1927. This is Remington’s second “updated” pistol after...
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Remington R51 Comparison
My review of the new Remington R51 was fairly comprehensive. So comprehensive that RF decided that the text and photos comparing the R51 to other, relatively small carry guns was TMI. In particular, I...
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Gun Review: GLOCK 42
The G42 for this review was provided by The Kentucky Gun Company. With their oh-so-sly teaser ad campaign and the fact that it seemed like GLOCK hadn’t introduced a new gun since late in the first...
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Caracal: No New Handguns In the U.S. Until 2015
Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance. Having counseled me not to fall in love with the Caracal C in the first place, Ralph may laugh at my progress through the U.A.E. gat grieving...
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Question of the Day: The 1911 – Is It Worth It?
Over at modernserviceweapons.com the delectably named Hilton Yam offers a beginner’s guide to 1911 malfunctions. You got your vertical stovepipe (above), horizontal stovepipe, feedway stoppage, high...
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Gun Hero of the Day: Rosenberg Texas Police Department
“Men… remember Valentines Day is about one week away…why not the gift of safety?” asks the Rosenberg Texas Police Department’s Facebook page. “Women…tag or share with the one who needs a little nudge...
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New From Smith & Wesson: Model 69 L-Frame .44 Magnum
I’ve long wanted a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum, but the considerable size and heft of their marvelous Model 29 and 629 revolvers have been among the factors that have kept me from ever owning one....
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Old From Smith & Wesson: Model 66 Revisited
Smith & Wesson is bringing back the well-loved, if not outrageously over-engineered, Model 66 ‘Combat Magnum’ for 2014. The original Model 66 has been out of production for nine years, which...
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