G2 Research is at it again with the introduction of their new affordable Telos line of self-defense ammunition. Currently the Telos line offers a 105-grain +P .38 Special round, and a 92-grain +P 9mm round. The Telos line is advertised as a more affordable G2 Research self-defense ammunition option that does not sacrifice performance or expansion capabilities. G2 Research … [Read more...]
New Walther Creed 9mm Pistol
Walther is at it again, and this time the name is Creed. Walther has just announced the release of their new Creed pistol chambered in 9mm. Walther has made enormous progress in expanding their market share in the last few years. The introduction of the PPQ M2, PPX, and the CCP handguns have really raised the Walther name into the serious discussion for self-defense … [Read more...]
Gungenics Gun Cleaning Kit Review
Gungenics has recently released their patent-pending Quik-Change System gun cleaning kit. The Quik-Change system is designed with a quick attach, quick disconnect locking mechanism on each of the cleaning components. Contrary to traditional threaded components, the Gungenics Quik-Change System is a simple push/pull on and off design. Gungenics was at SHOT Show 2016 and have … [Read more...]
Ruger American Pistol with Manual Safety
Ruger was hitting on all cylinders at SHOT Show last January, introducing the Ruger American Pistol and the Ruger Precision Rifle to very high praise. Ruger's American Pistol may have been a little late to the striker-fired, polymer framed pistol competition, but their entry is noteworthy. Ruger has recently added Ruger American Pistols with an external safety lever. Though … [Read more...]
Strike Industries Glock Universal Mount
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...]
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...]
U.S. Navy SEALS Switch to Glock 19!
Several sources are reporting the U.S. Navy SEALs are adopting the Glock 19 as the standard-issue sidearm, replacing the venerable SIG SAUER P226 pistols the Teams have used for many years. This announcement is likely to fuel an already very hot debate over the value of Glock pistols. Though the SEAL Teams have had a few Glocks in their inventories, this is the first report … [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...]
New Kahr Arms CT Series Pistols
Kahr Arms was a fairly unknown company for its first few years, but quickly moved from the fringe to a major competitor in the CCW and mid-range priced pistol market. Though there have been many detractors, Kahr Arms has survived the naysayers with their (7) firearms patents and the production of several quality handguns. At SHOT Show this year Kahr Arms introduced their … [Read more...]