The Baltimore County, MD Police Department reported accidental discharges with their duty-issued FNS-40 Long Slide pistols. The reports are concerning, and appear to involve a mechanical issue of some kind, allowing the pistols to discharge when inadvertently bumped, or when being holstered or unholstered. Equally concerning, the report advised the pistols may not fire at … [Read more...]
SIG Sauer Adds P320 XCompact: SHOT Show 2019
SIG Sauer announced the addition of the P320 XCompact to the P320 X-Series pistol line at SHOT Show 2019. The P320 XCompact will bring the features of the P320 X-series pistols to a more concealable handgun. The new P320 XCompact offers shooters several features appealing to the concealed carry group, including a redesigned grip for comfort and better control. These features … [Read more...]
SIG Sauer U.S. Army M17 Hits Civilian Market
Possibly the biggest gun story from last year was that SIG Sauer won the U.S. Army Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition with a modified P320. There was an enormous amount of activity at the SIG Sauer booth during the 2017 SHOT Show when the announcement was made of their selection. Interestingly, other than announcing the incredibly lucrative contract, SIG Sauer … [Read more...]
Remington’s New 1911 R1 Limited Series Double-Stack
Welcome to the new Remington Model 1911 R1 Limited Series Double Stack. Remington Arms announced the release of its new Model 1911 R1 Limited Series Double-Stack pistol. Quite a mouthful, huh! Well, the new Model 1911 R1 offers a mouthful of features, including a double-stack magazine to expand ammunition capacity for America's iconic handgun. In addition, the new … [Read more...]
Armed Civilian Firearms Saving Lives: FBI Report [Updated]
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released an important report indicating the civilian use of firearms in self-defense is much more prevalent than some would have us believe and far more successful than previously reported. This is great news as law enforcement officers understand that we are rarely at the scene of a violent crime when the critical moments are at … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Changing Rifle Qualification
The United States Army is changing the scoring of their rifle qualification course in an apparent attempt to more clearly define who should obtain achievement pins. The adjustments have kept the overall passing score at its meager 23 hits out of 40 but alters the scoring requirements to achieve more coveted marksman and sharpshooter awards. Expert standards will remain the same … [Read more...]
Remington Model 700 PCR Precision Chassis Rifle
Remington Arms released its new Model 700 PCR (Precision Chassis Rifle). The newest member of the venerable Model 700 family packs plenty of purpose-driven features, including a 3-shot sub-MOA guarantee, marking the Model 700 PCR as a great competitor in a growing and highly competitive precision rifle market. The Remington Model 700 is one of the most popular and iconic … [Read more...]
Ruger’s New 9mm PC Carbine
Ruger continues to deliver with the release of its new PC Carbine chambered in 9x19mm. The new PC carbine from Ruger combines the influence of the highly successful Ruger 10-22 Takedown with the most popular handgun cartridge on the market, the 9mm. The takedown feature of the PC Carbine makes this new firearm incredibly versatile for a wide range of shooters. The Ruger PC … [Read more...]
Ruger’s New Security-9 Pistol
Ruger released their newest handgun: the Security-9. It is a polymer-framed, hammer-fired pistol built around the highly successful LCP hammer-fired action. The Ruger Security-9 is purpose-built to be a mid-size every-day carry a handgun, providing full capacity 15-round magazines of 9x19mm ammunition, while offering a more compact and concealable profile. Ruger is not … [Read more...]
Remington 870 DM Shotgun: First Look [Updated]
Remington Arms announced a new shotgun that feeds from detachable magazines. Called the Remington Model 870 DM, the scattergun combines the company's traditional pump action with the speed of a box magazine. The Remington 870 is one of the most iconic shotguns in American history. It continues to enjoy success today - roughly 70 years after it was first released … [Read more...]