SIG Sauer TACOPS in .357 SIG
IN early spring 1994, two hunters and their guide were traversing terrain so difficult they had to dismount…
Return of the Cobra: Colt’s First “Serpent” Is Back and Better Than Ever!
First appearing in 1950, the Colt Cobra amounted to a lightweight version of the Colt Detective Special revolver,…
In Search of the Lightweight Carbine
IN high-end racing, cost is no object in maximizing performance. Some racing engines cost in excess of $15…
Smith and Wesson 945 Redux
Shortly after I retired, I became an adjunct instructor at the Smith & Wesson Academy. Retired Massachusetts State…
Balor Red Dot Mount for Glocks
Red Dot Sights (RDS) on pistols have been an undeniable trend over the last few years, and this…
Browning Black Label Pistols
I have a usual first-day route through the SHOT Show each year—regular stops with companies I know and…
Old World Meets New: Bergara LRP Elite Bolt-Action Rifle
This is the golden age for enhancing established firearms past what was thought possible only a few years ago. And I’m not talking only about ARs, AKs, Glocks, and 1911s. Even the standard bolt-action rifle is getting a makeover in terms of performance and appearance. This is in large part due to the rise of CNC machining and other cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. The Bergara Long Range Precision (LRP) Elite bolt-action rifle is an excellent case in point.
A Pistol for the Future: Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Pistol
The S&W M&P is issued by many agencies, including the Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Maricopa County is the fifth largest county in the United States. Encompassing 9,226 square miles, it is actually larger than four states. MCSO is the third largest sheriff’s office in the country. MCSO employs 3,300 people (sworn, detention, and civilian). With a budget of $353.4 million, they have the resources to choose whichever pistol they feel is best for their needs—and they chose the M&P as their issue pistol. Incidentally, the Shield is MCSO’s only officially authorized off-duty gun. In January, S&W introduced the latest pistol to the M&P line—the M&P M2.0™ pistol.
Defense Technology 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher
The new less-lethal projectile launcher (#1440) 40mm Tactical 4-Shot Launcher by Defense Technology® of the Safariland Group is…
Eye of the Beholder: Search For The Perfect Carbine
Opinions fluctuate widely according to peer pressure. One forum (populated by those with little practical experience) believes that only a bare bones circa 1963 gun is acceptable. Another forum (populated by a few with real experience) attempts to hold in check a population that wants everything on their carbines—especially if the gear is new, and no matter that they have neither an idea how nor the training to use it.