Tag: 9mm

  • Kel-Tec PF9 – Ultimate Review of 2023

    Kel-Tec PF9 – Ultimate Review of 2023

    Kel-Tec is an industry leader, known for manufacturing innovative and cheap firearm designs. Their latest product, the PF9, is a steel and polymer handgun chambered in 9mm. The pistol shares a lot of similarities to both the P-11 and the P-3AT pistols. The assembly pin, slide stop, locking system, barrel, guide rod, recoil springs, and…

  • A Brief History of the Glock Pistol

    A Brief History of the Glock Pistol

    When they were first introduced, Glock pistols were very controversial in the U.S., but they’re now one of the most common pistols used by law enforcement and civilians across the country. Read on to learn more about their history, how they were developed, and how they’ve changed over the years. Background on Gaston GlockGaston Glock…

  • Performance Center M&P9  C.O.R.E. Threaded Barrel Pistol Review

    Performance Center M&P9 C.O.R.E. Threaded Barrel Pistol Review

    The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) product line has a well-deserved reputation for quality and reliability. First introduced in 2005, it has proven to be extremely popular across the LE and Civilian markets. This is a review of the Performance Center Pro Series C.O.R.E. featuring a threaded barrel and tactical (tall) sights. I…

  • Hayes Custom Guns 1911 9mm Build

    Hayes Custom Guns 1911 9mm Build

    Starting the Project – In 2015, I approached Aaron and Ben Hayes of Hayes Custom Guns (https://www.facebook.com/HayesCustomGuns/) about building a fully custom 9mm 1911. I planned to use the pistol to compete in Steel Challenge and USPSA Action Pistol matches. By the end of 2016 I had collected the majority of the parts needed and…

  • .45 ACP Voted Best Caliber in Shooter Survey

    .45 ACP Voted Best Caliber in Shooter Survey

    Over the course of several months, shooters have spoken in one online poll: .45 ACP is their caliber of choice when it comes to handguns.

  • Consumer Review:  S&W M&P Pro 9mm

    Consumer Review: S&W M&P Pro 9mm

    I’ve been shooting 3 gun lately, and my Dan Wesson was not doing the trick. Recoil and low round count really work against you on the clock. I bought the Smith & Wesson M&P Pro in 9mm w/ a 5 inch slide from a friend and it was bone stock. The Pro comes w/ Novak fiber optic…

  • From Collector to Prepper: Part 3. Handguns

    From Collector to Prepper: Part 3. Handguns

    Hello again, so far we knocked out ammo choices and the value of a 22LR. Today I want to discuss a handgun’s value and usage’s in a world that has gone down the tubes. I admit I am personally a bit prejudiced against them but they do have some merit’s.

  • SCCY CPX-2 compact 9mm pistol

    SCCY CPX-2 compact 9mm pistol

    The SCCY CPX-2 has all the features you would expect in a modern, semi-automatic pistol. The slide locks back on an empty magazine, the mag drops free and the slide release is well placed on the frame. The magazine itself is a traditional double-stack 10-rounder, which is quite compact. The slide and barrel are 416…

  • Consumer Gun Review: Springfield xd(m) 9mm review

    The Springfield xd(m) 9mmm is a great handgun whether you are looking for your very first gun or another one to add to the collection. Out of the box it comes with everything you would need to get started.

  • Staff Handgun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm Review First Thoughts

    Staff Handgun Review: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm Review First Thoughts

    By Staff Writer: Kurt Gruber A couple weeks ago at the NRA National Meetings Smith & Wesson introduced a new pistol that is designed specifically for concealed carry based upon its popular M&P Platform.  This new pistol, chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W, is a single stack design that takes the M&P and cuts the…

  • Federal Champion 9mm ammo review

    Federal Champion 9mm ammo review

    Hello again, well I had this whole thing written and then had to start over. One I accidentally erased it before posting and two (and more importantly) some significant changes needed to be made to my review of this ammo after a few weeks went by and I observed a lot more of it going downrange.…

  • Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Review

    Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Review

    The Beretta PX4 Storm is a thoroughly modern pistol that checks all the boxes.  Polymer frame, yep.  Accessory rail, check.  Modular design, absolutely.  Ambidextrous safety, check.  Interchangeable backstraps, got it.  Mag release options, yes.  Decocking lever, built in to the safety.  Bruniton non-glare finish, yes.  High capacity magazine, 17 rounds.  Choice of calibers, frame sizes,…

  • Hi-Point C9 review

    I have owned a Hi-Point C9 for just over a year. I have over 1000 rounds through it and the gun is fun to shoot.

  • Walther PPS review

    The PPS is amazingly accurate for any pistol. When you consider the fact that it’s a single-stack sub-compact designed for concealment, that REALLY makes it amazing.

  • Best Budget Pistol Ever? Ruger P95

    Best Budget Pistol Ever? Ruger P95

      Today I want to discuss the Ruger P95 9mm pistol. I’ll say this for the record – I think it to be the very BEST full size handgun on the market FOR THE MONEY! If you are on a budget as most people are, I can’t think of a single thing I’d consider buying over a Ruger P95.…