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Kimber's Micro9 Rapide 1911 Black Ice - Steaming Pile or Underpriced Wonder?

Kimber’s Micro9 Rapide 1911 Black Ice – Steaming Pile or Underpriced Wonder?

If you love America, 1911’s, and think plastic pistols should be melted into Tupperware, then the Kimber Micro 9 Rapide Black Ice just might be the EDC you’ve been dreaming of. It’s small, thin, light, smooth, and absolutely gorgeous.

SIG's Spectre XCompact & P365XL - Hit or Miss?

SIG’s Spectre XCompact & P365XL – Hit or Miss?

The new Spectre series from SIG, in a nutshell, is the proven P320 platform and the P365XL sent to the SIG Custom Shop for some ZEVish style custom work.

Light and Handy 1911:  Springfield Armory’s New Ronin Operator 4.25”

Light and Handy 1911: Springfield Armory’s New Ronin Operator 4.25”

I find the standard Government 1911 too heavy for concealed carry; I prefer to carry a 1911 that is lighter, while just as accurate and reliable as it’s bigger cousins. I found one in the Springfield Armory’s new Ronin Operator 4.25”.

MAX Capacity + MAX Function = Ruger MAX-9

MAX Capacity + MAX Function = Ruger MAX-9

If you’re not first with a new innovation, then you’d better bring something extra to the table. And that is exactly what Ruger has done with the MAX-9. I am duly impressed by it – the MAX-9 is a very legit contender.

A Turkish Gem: The SAR9 9MM Pistol

A Turkish Gem: The SAR9 9MM Pistol

For home defense, concealed carry, and recreational shooting, the SAR9 will do the job and then some. It is a fine pistol, very accurate, rugged, and reliable.

The SIG P320 VTAC Pistol: Is it the Ultimate Self Defense Gun? (Video)

The SIG P320 VTAC Pistol: Is it the Ultimate Self Defense Gun? (Video)

I am very excited to have gotten my grubby mitts on a P320 variant I have been waiting a long time for. The signature edition P320-X-VTAC, spec’d by Kyle Lamb himself.

Big Gun Performance from Springfield's Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

Big Gun Performance from Springfield’s Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

Another significant upgrade of the Rapid Defense Package is the addition of a red dot sight. The RDP takes advantage of the optics ready feature of the Hellcat and includes a HEX Wasp micro red dot.

CZ’s New Tactical Sports Pistol for the U.S. - The TS2

CZ’s New Tactical Sports Pistol for the U.S. – The TS2

The re-issued CZ Tactical Sport, now branded TS2 freshens the already coveted competition pistol to be more in line with the rest of the CZ product line.

The Desert Eagle 429 Mark XIX:  A Fine Idea In Need of Work

The Desert Eagle 429 Mark XIX: A Fine Idea In Need of Work

I got fairly excited when I discovered Magnum Research had developed a new version of the Desert Eagle, the Desert Eagle 429 Mark XIX, chambered in Magnum Research’s new .429 DE cartridge.

Polymer 80 Pistol Part 2: The Quest for Reliability

Polymer 80 Pistol Part 2: The Quest for Reliability

Clay discusses reasons for malfunctions in his pistol build.