Heckler & Koch introduced the VP9SK at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Based on the company's popular HK VP9 pistol, the new VP9SK sub-compact handgun is poised to be very competitive in the ever-growing concealed carry market. In fact, this is one of the most anticipated gun announcements of the show. A lot of people have been calling for a compact version of … [Read more...]
Police Firearms: West Coast Majors
BlueSheepDog has received a few requests from our readers asking about what firearms different police agencies have selected for their officers. These requests have not gone unheard, and we have been diligently researching the answers to your questions. In this new series, "Police Firearms", BSD will examine what America's law enforcement officers are carrying on duty … [Read more...]
Heckler & Koch Announces the VP40
In 2014 Heckler & Koch introduced their HK VP9 striker-fired pistol. Chambered in 9mm, and offering advancements in striker-fired polymer pistol designs and features, the HK VP9 has become one of HK's most popular pistols. Richard did an outstanding VP9 review at GunsHolstersandGear.com. The HK VP9 has acquired a wide reputation as having one of the best striker-fired … [Read more...]
New HK MR556A1 Competition Model
Heckler & Koch is no stranger to making high quality rifles, and this year the company was continuing to show off their "Competition Model" of the previously released MR556A1. The Competition model was originally debuted at the 2014 SHOT Show, and is now in full production and availability. Though marketed to the 3-gun shooting market, there are features that make the … [Read more...]
HK Axis Benchmade Knives
Heckler & Koch (HK) is a very well-known name in the firearms industry, producing some of the finest firearms available on the market. Their iconic MP-5 submachine gun has been a weapon of choice for many SWAT and military special operations teams for decades and was a true joy to use while our SWAT team had them. The HK416 is considered by many to be in the top-tier of … [Read more...]
H&K Announces New VP9 Duty Pistol
Heckler & Koch announced a new pistol for the law enforcement community: the VP9. The new handgun is a polymer-framed pistol that is striker-fired. It is chambered in 9mm and is similar in appearance to the P30 line of pistols. A complete review of the new gun is at GunsHolstersAndGear.com. … [Read more...]
HK USP .45 Pistol Safety Warning
A serious safety issue may develop if you are carrying an HK USP .45 ACP pistol using the Surefire DG-19 grip switch according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. In a safety warning bulletin issued by the LASD, the Weapon Training Unit described a situation where older versions of the DG-19 switch can cause the magazine to drop from the gun by activating the … [Read more...]