|
Written by JT
|
 Springfield’s XD pistol has made quite a name for its self since its entrance into the market a few years ago. The original design can be attributed to a Croatian 9mm pistol created during the post Cold War era. Not many people took notice of it until Springfield acquired the design made some changes and re-designated it the XD. Soon after the XD began to come in various calibers and is now available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. The XD has boasted many things over the years including the fact that it has gotten many Law Enforcement agencies to give up their Glocks and go to the XD.
Recently the XD line has gotten some new improvements and changes. This also leads to a new designation and so enters the XDm series. Now what does the “m” stand for? It depends on who you ask but the best answer that I have heard so far is match, which according to those who shoot it on a regular basis is the best description for the gun. This is new XDm model is also available in the above three mentioned calibers as well. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Written by JT
|
|
I have long liked the .22 caliber pistol for a number of reasons. They are great to teach first time and young shooters on, practice for use of bigger calibers, also make the best close quarter one on one weapon. The problem become finding a good .22 for all of these purposes. There are a number of them out there that can do one or the other excellent. Until the Walther P22 I had not found one that I felt good do all and do it well. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Written by "Cutter"
|
 The Smith and Wesson M&P is not just another "plastic pistol". This series of pistols has many features and options that make them user-friendly and a great defensive handgun.
It seems that just about every weapons
manufacturer today is producing some sort of polymer-framed handgun
of some sort. Upon learning that Smith and Wesson released a
polymer-framed pistol I thought, okay, another plastic gun. I admit
that I like steel pistols and do not mind the extra weight that
inherently comes with them. I was issued a certain polymer-framed
pistol for duty as a Federal Agent, and although it carried well, it
did not necessarily feel good to me or fit my hand well. When I took
a closer look at the M&P I was surprised to find that, although
it is a striker fired, double action only pistol, it was not just
another “plastic gun”.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Contributed by Joseph Canady
|
 I recently acquired a new SigArms P229R DAK. It was one of those deals that you cant walk away from. I have wanted a larger caliber. The 40 S&W fit the bill.
The P229’ history has a proven track record of excellence. This weapon is used by the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, DEA, and the US Coast Guard.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Written by David Suttles
|
|
In the world of combat pistols reliability is key. The
reliability of your firearm could mean the difference between life and
death. Sound a little dramatic? Well, if you think so then
you have never been in a combat zone fighting in a foreign land or the
first person through the door on a drug raid or conducted a felony car
stop. If you have been in any of the above scenarios or any other
similar situation, then you know what it means to rely on your
firearm.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Pistol Reviews
