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Category Archives: Firearms
Latest Glock 43 Photographs
These are the official photos of the Glock 43. There were some Photoshopped versions out there, but these are the legit ones. Specifications are below. The G43 is slightly larger than the G42, but it is still more easily concealed carry than a G26/27. The MSRP for the Glock 43 will be $589.00 according to some online retailers.
Glock Teases New Release–Maybe a 9mm Single Stack?
Updated: Someone apparently breached a nondisclosure agreement yesterday and confirmed the existence of the Glock 43. Glock, in turn, gave the rest of the media a go-ahead to publish their “secret stories.” Looks like we are getting the skinny 9 after all… Here we go again. I received a media invite for a Glock event at the NRA 2015 Annual Meeting. Glock promises exclusive “…Range Time with New Product…” among other perks at the April 20 event in Nashville. The flyer for the soirée had the silhouette of what looks like a G42, but industry insiders accuse it of being the new Glock 43 single stack 9mm sub-sub-compact. As if … Continue reading
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Taurus Curve at SHOT Show
At SHOT Show 2015, I was able to leave my fingerprints on a Taurus Curve. No, Taurus Manufacturing did not unveil the new .380 ACP pistol at Industry Day at the Range. We had to settle for examining the firing pin-less version on the show floor. Well, if you are going to set it on a peg, I will pick it up. I have to say that as soon as I had the Curve in a shooting grip, my face twisted in an unpleasant way. Let me preface the next remarks with assurances to you that I have handled many, many handguns in my last 34 adult years. Holding the … Continue reading
Galco QCL Quad Magazine Carrier!
Galco International had this beast on a display mannequin at SHOT Show 2015! I thought it might be one of those joke products designed to draw you into their booth, but, no, this thing has a purpose (other than stressing your rotator cuff). The QCL Quad Magazine Carrier was made at the request of soldiers heading overseas. In 1969, Galco made the “Original Jackass Rig,” which was a modular shoulder holster design with the intent to have components which could be swapped out. The QCL will hang on today’s Miami Classic opposite your full-sized roscoe. Brother, this will hold a lot of bullets. At 15 bullets in a standard M9 … Continue reading
Kimber Micro Raptor at SHOT Show 2015
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New Ruger Handguns at SHOT Show 2015 Industry Day
Sturm, Ruger & Co. had a few changes to existing platforms at SHOT this year. Their LCR was chambered in 9mm for some increased potency while retaining its mainstream shootability. To bolster accuracy, the LCP was granted front and rear sights. To show off this model, one of the Ruger reps said they intentionally made the skeletonized aluminum trigger in anodized “Ruger red.” I found the 9mm LCR to be very controllable. As always, it is pleasant to fire. Since it is not nearly as hammering to the hand as its .357 counterpart, I think this 9mm ballistics upgrade from .38 Spl. will be popular. I thought the 9mm felt … Continue reading
German Sport Guns Will Make an MP40 in 9mm!
German Sport Guns GmbH proudly announced at SHOT Show 2015 that they will manufacture a 9 x 19mm version of their MP40 Schmeisser steel replica. The MP40 is the infamous World War II German submachine gun that GSG currently sells in .22 LR. Chambered for 9mm, the sub gun will return to its roots. I appreciate German engineering and I am as fond of my little BMW 3 series as I was my Heckler & Koch MP-5. The closest I have come to shooting a Schmeisser is in the Call of Duty video game series. I would love to have one of these subs in 9mm. The rep at SHOT … Continue reading
Shooting a Korth Sky Marshal at SHOT Show
The first booth for which I stood in line at SHOT Show’s 2015 Industry Day at the Range was Korth GmbH. You know that I love revolvers and I just had to bust some Teutonic caps in the Korth Sky Marshal in 9mm that we heard about a few weeks back. In the video above, I shot my first six shots. I did get to shoot more; they were just not on “tape.” My impressions of the gun were that it was a very easy shooting, comfortable handgun. At 19.75 ounces, the Sky Marshal is two ounces lighter than a Glock 26, but the revolver feels a little more stable … Continue reading
Standard Manufacturing Company’s DP-12 Pump Shotgun at SHOT Show 2015
At SHOT Show 2015’s Industry Day at the Range, I wandered over to the far south end of the festivities, as I usually do, to start a methodical perusal northward. The first booth on the right was that of the Standard Manufacturing Company, a branch of the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company. Their DP-12 was garnering much attention. The DP-12 is a double-barreled, pump-action bullpup 12 gauge shotgun. Since it is akin to marrying two pumps side-by-side, the gun was built to be completely ambidextrous. There are thumb safeties on both sides. Loading in done through a bay behind the handgrip. The receiver is made from a solid block of forged … Continue reading
More Photos from Industry Day at the Range 2015
I thought you might enjoy some random photographs from Industry Day at the Range. Standard Manufacturing’s DP-12 double-barreled pump action shotguns lined up. Michael Bane films a segment for Shooting Gallery at the Korth display.
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Korth 9mm Sky Marshal Revolver is Moon-Clipless
Korth of Germany is introducing a 9mm revolver at SHOT Show 2015 that will not use clips to hold the bullets. It will be called the Sky Marshal. I copied the specs off of the Korth website for you. They are in German, which I took in college but can’t really remember that well, but I typed in some gram and millimeter translations which appear in red at the right. Spezifikation: Sky Marshal Kaliber: 9mm Luger (NATO Standard), 6 Schuss (schuss=shot) Gewicht: 560 g (19.75 ounces weight) Höhe: 157 mm (6.18 inches high) Länge: 130 mm (5.12 inches long) Breite: 39mm (1.54 inches width) Lauflänge: 50,8mm (2 Zoll) (barrel length … Continue reading
New 2015 Glock Models Leaked
Kiesler Police Supply has published photographs on their Facebook page of four new optics-ready Glock models, ahead of their SHOT Show 2015 release. Based upon Gen4 frames, the latest Glocks are the G34 (9mm), G35 (.40 cal), G41 (.45 ACP), and the G40 Hunter (in the mighty 10mm Auto for bringing down…Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers). While the G34, G35, and G41 appear to have the 5.3″ barrel we shot on the G41 Practical Tactical last year at SHOT, my eye says the G40 Hunter is sporting a 6″ barrel. I can’t wait to play with these at the Boulder City Range. Randall
Long Range Police Marksmanship Part Two
(Ed. Note: Aaron is a sworn LEO and SWAT cop in another state. He frequently comments here at TBF and is an editor at BlueSheepdog.com. The following was originally sent as a comment to my article Long Range Police Marksmanship, but I felt it should stand alone as a post. Welcome Aaron!) The mindset that the pistol cannot be used beyond 25 yards permeates the law enforcement community, and is a dangerous and ignorant concept. It is true that a pistol is often not as easy to maintain accuracy at longer shots because of the lack of a solid supporting position, but it doesn’t mean that they cannot be effective, … Continue reading
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New Beretta M9A3 Introduced
Beretta USA has announced the newest version of the venerable Military M9–the M9A3. The freshened 9mm pistol includes a MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail, dovetailed tritium sights, a thinner and modular grip, suppressor threaded barrel, and other upgrades. Says Beretta: “On 10 December 2014 Beretta USA submitted to the U.S. Army the M9 ECP (Engineering Change Proposal) that identifies major improvements to the M9 to increase the operational effectiveness and operational suitability of the weapon. These improvements consist of design and material changes resulting in increased modularity, reliability, durability, and ergonomics.” In addition, it is being reported that a law enforcement/civilian version of the M9A3 will
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RAMP–Rapid Access Magazine Pod Review
When I cruise the vendors’ displays at SWAT Round-Up International, I look for new products. About three-quarters of the way down the north aisle, I saw something that made me pause: an AR-15 mag pouch that had the magazine…upside down. Well, I had to stop and chat with the folks at Gear4Grunts.com. CEO Doug Mullen is the inventor of the RAMP, or Rapid Access Magazine Pod. Doug’s military experience and work as a civilian defense contractor led him to ask, “Why are we still carrying rifle magazines the same way we did in WWI?” In examining the ergonomics of a magazine change, Doug figured out something innovative. The patent pending … Continue reading
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