Gun Tests May Rifle Preview: CIA WASR-10 vs. SIG Sauer 556R
Gun Tests May Carry Pistol Preview: Glock 23 Gen 4 and the Taurus 24/7...
Civilian Ownership of Suppressors & Silencers: Steps in the Process
Glock 33 .357 SIG
The Glock 33, or G33, was chambered for 357 SIG and operated just like its medium- and large-size brothers, (models G32 and G31 respectively). The most notable difference was the short grip, which limited the shooter to holding the pistol with only two fingers. The rear of the stubby grip showed a generous palm swell and the trigger guard was generously undercut, or generously under-molded.
Handgun Value Previews: 380s and 357s from Beretta, CZ, Colt, and S&W
Heckler & Koch P30S V3 40 S&W, $1005
Gun Tests March 2013 Preview: Mid-Size Compact Forties: Smith & Wesson and Kahr
Springfield Armory XD45 Compact Tactical .45 ACP
In this test we looked at four different polymer handguns that offer higher round capacity but take up less space than full-size models. Our first pistol, the $503 Taurus PT24/7 Pro 45-BP-12 could be considered a true compact, especially when compared to Taurus's new OSS pistol. The Springfield Armory XD45 4-inch Compact XD9645HCSP06, $589; and the Springfield Armory XD45 5-inch Compact Tactical XD9655HCSP06, $619, have undergone the Colt Officers treatment, receiving a shortened grip frame attached to a full-length slide. The $637 Glock SF21 is a remodeling of the Glock 21, but the SF21 does not seem to be much smaller. We wanted to find out if any of its subtle streamlining added up to a better pistol than the original.
Tristar Arms Adds Pistols To Its 2013 Line-Up
Gun Tests Feb 2013 Preview: Laser-Sight Pistols
Gun Polishing Tools
A good polishing job can save a gun from the junk heap, but a bad job can send it there. Here's how the professional does it.
SIG Sauer 1911 C3 No. 19GS0031 45 ACP
In the opinion of many experienced shooters, the 45 Auto is the caliber of choice in self-defensive pistols. However, most of these guns, like the classic 1911 Colt, are big and heavy. Therefore, they often get left behind for a lighter piece, which generally is of lower power. If you still want the power of a 45, why not go to a smaller and lighter gun? Some of us had come to believe the Colt CCO was the finest 45 available. However, the last version of it, called the Gunsite number O9840CGP, is now discontinued. But fear not, the SIG Sauer 1911 C3 is here, and is an even better, more refined version of the CCO. And it's cheaper.