Browning Black Label 1911-380 Compacts Browning has expanded their Black Label 1911-380 line this year. The Black Label 1911-380 launched in 2015, and we were there on the range to test these mini-1911's. During our limited exposure we found the Black Label 1911-380 was a very nice pistol that performed flawlessly on the range. The familiar 1911 controls were easily … [Read more...]
New Compact Ruger American Pistol
Ruger has recently released the Compact version of their Ruger American Pistol. It has been exciting to see Ruger expanding their line of polymer framed, striker-fired handguns. The previous Ruger 9E, SR9, and SR45 were good handguns, but just didn’t seem to grab enough attention to make them serious competitors in the striker-fired market. The new series has improved upon … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Rangers Choose Glock 19!
Several U.S. Navy SEAL's and U.S. Marines Special Operations (MARSOC) selection of the Glock 19 as their primary handgun. It is reported the Army's Delta Force carries the Glock 22. Previously the SEAL's had mostly used the Sig Sauer P226, and the Marines had skirted with the MARSOC 1911. This appears to be a greater, and more decisive move by the overall U.S. … [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...]
Walther CCP Compact 9mm
Walther released their CCP compact 9mm pistol at SHOT Show this year. Richard and I were able to put our hands on one at the Industry Day at the Range. Unfortunately, they were only allowing reporters to fire one 8-round magazine each, so our personal experiences were limited. However, we were able to make some interesting observations about this new compact pistol. The … [Read more...]
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact Light
Information on the new Streamlight Sidewinder Compact flashlight designed for SWAT and combat troops to mount on their helmets. The BlueSheepdog.com staff recently attended the vendors’ exhibit at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida. While we were utterly blown away by Dillon Aero mini-guns, MRAP armored vehicles, and the latest … [Read more...]