Glock handguns, but the outstanding feature is the G.U.M. is not tailored to one specific optic. Rather the G.U.M. will accommodate the majority of popular reflex pistol sights on the market today in a very low profile mount. Strike Industries is all about making firearms more functional and easy to use. The Glock Universal Mount (G.U.M.) appears to meet the company's goal … [Read more...]
Galco Introduces New BlakGuard Holster
This year at SHOT Show Galco Gunleather released the company's new BlakGuard belt holster. The Galco BlakGuard holster is an innovative combination of traditional styles and modern materials. Made with an extremely durable injected molded plastic outer carrier, the BlakGuard remains faithful to the traditional leather holster by combining Premium Center Cut Steer hide as the … [Read more...]
F.B.I. Selects New Duty Pistol!
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has made it official - they are looking to replace their current sidearms with a new handgun chambered in 9mm. On October 7, 2015, the FBI has submitted a Request For Proposals (RFP) to firearm manufacturers to fulfill an order providing FBI agents a new sidearm. There are over 10,000 FBI agents worldwide, and this contract is … [Read more...]
Sellier & Bellot Bonded Ammunition
Sellier & Bellot (S&B) may not be as well-known in the United States for ammunition as home-grown Federal, Remington, or Winchester, but they are much more well-known and respected in Europe where they are headquartered in the Czech Republic. In fact, Sellier & Bellot has been manufacturing small arms ammunition since 1825, and has even been contract … [Read more...]
Sig P320 Additions
At the 2015 SHOT Show Sig Sauer introduced new models for their P320 striker-fired, modular pistol line introduced at last year's SHOT Show. This year, Sig Sauer expands on that line of pistols with versions in .45-caliber, subcompact models, and two new finish options. Sig Sauer makes some of the finest handguns in the world. In addition to being … [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...]
Coonan 1911 in .357 Magnum
Coonan may not be as familiar in the 1911 world as Colt, Remington, Kimber, Springfield, or Rock Island Armory, but that hasn't stopped them from thinking outside of the box. This year at SHOT Show Coonan introduced their Model 1911 .357 Magnum Automatic, in both Classic and Compact configurations. Dan Coonan is not new to firearms designs, and has already produced some … [Read more...]
Browning 1911-380, “The Right 380”
Browning Firearms is one of the most recognized names in all of firearm history. The reason for this storied past goes no further than the master designer himself, John Moses Browning. One of the most recognized and iconic Browning designs is the Colt Model 1911. This year at SHOT Show, Browning Firearms has introduced a compact 1911 pistol in a caliber that was also … [Read more...]
Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue
Ruger has introduced a new handgun into their family, the Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue. The BlueSheepDog crew will be seeking out this new handgun at SHOT Show to get some more pictures and hopefully get to shoot one at the Media Day at the Range. Based upon the very popular Model 22/45, the new Lite Blue is immediately distinguishable from its cousins. … [Read more...]
Ruger LC380 Review
The Ruger LC380 (Light Carry) handgun is chambered in .380ACP and is made for deep concealment or pocket carry, as is its predecessor, the Ruger LC9 in 9x19mm (introduced in 2011). A side-by-side comparison shows the two, the LC9 and the LC380, to be identical. From the accompanying insert to the owner’s manual: “...the Ruger LC380 has the same basic operational characteristics … [Read more...]