Remington has recently announced the release of their new 1911 R1 Enhanced Commander. The Remington Enhanced Commander is a combination of the time-honored Model 1911 design, match-grade components, and modern sight technology. Though Remington has just returned to the 1911 business, after nearly a 60 year absence, it is not their first go at manufacturing 1911 pistols. During … [Read more...]
SIG SAUER P320 Compact [Updated]
The SIG SAUER P320 is one of the most popular striker-fired pistols on the market today. The company established a reputation of reliability and precision through years of service in the hands of military units, police officers and armed citizens. The P320 is quickly taking its place among the company's classic designs like the P220 and P226. From full size to … [Read more...]
The End of Colt Firearms?
Recently, Remington Arms, Co. sued the United States Government regarding the awarding of a contract for the purchase of new M4 Carbines for the military. The extremely lucrative contract was for the procurement of 292,000 M4 Carbines (the rifle that has been selected to replace all antiquated M-16 rifles still in inventory), at an enticing $212 million. The basis of … [Read more...]
Kriss Vector Gen II in 9mm
KRISS introduced the new Vector Gen II at SHOT Show this year. Chambered in the very popular 9mm cartridge, and designed to use Glock magazines, the new Gen II Vector is the next step in one of the most innovative firearms to enter the market in recent history. There are several options for the KRISS Vector Gen II, ranging from a pistol to carbine. The Vector Gen II 9mm … [Read more...]
U.S. Secret Service Seeks New Rifles
The United States Secret Service (USSS) has released a Special Bidding Notice on the U.S. Government's Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpp) website for a new service rifle. This bid request is for AR-15 rifles that can upgrade the Federal Agency responsible for protecting the President, and Vice President, as well as investigating counterfeiting crimes against U.S. … [Read more...]
Mossberg 500 ATI Scorpion Shotgun
Mossberg & Sons presented their new Model 500 ATI Scorpion 12-gauge shotgun at SHOT Show this year. This new shotgun is a pairing of America's most popular shotgun and the advanced accessory components designed by ATI to maximize the effectiveness of the shotgun. Just a couple of years ago the Mossberg 500 outsold the Remington 870 in total numbers since production … [Read more...]
NEW CZ Shadow 2 Pistol
CZ (Ceska Zbrojovka Uhersky Brod) has announced they will reveal their all new Shadow 2 9mm pistol at the upcoming IWA Outdoor Classics Exhibition in Germany. An upgraded version of the CZ75 SP-01, the Shadow 2 is an upgraded model with some nice design features. The IWA Show is Europe's version of the SHOT Show, just on a much smaller scale. However, many of the European … [Read more...]
U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Adds Glock 19!
The United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) has officially added the Glock 19 to the approved list of sidearms for Special Operations Marines according to the Marine Corps Times. This announcement comes on the heels of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams switching to the Glock 19 as their official sidearm, after years of using the Sig Sauer Mk25 P226. The Marines … [Read more...]
New Daniel Defense DD5V1 Review
Daniel Defense added the new DD5V1 rifle chambered in the increasingly popular 7.62x51mm during SHOT Show this year. The DD5V1 has several upgraded features, and innovative design features, and shot very well at the Industry Day at the Range. This .308 caliber rifle could become a competitor in the AR-10 style market, if the price doesn't chase buyers away, but we'll talk more … [Read more...]
Avidity Arms New PD10 9mm Single-Stack Pistol
Well-known and highly respected firearms trainer Rob Pincus (I.C.E., Personal Defense Network) has partnered with the brand new Avidity Arms to develop a new handgun designed specifically for what Rob believes are the critical components of a concealable self-defense handgun. The new Avidity Arms PD10 prototype pistol was on display at SHOT Show and we were the first media … [Read more...]