Army pistol shooters win big at Nationals
(GunReports.com) - Soldiers with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit swept the team awards and fared exceptionally well individually at the 2010 National Pistol Championships and Trophy Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.
SureFire Rolls out Mini, Micro Suppressors
SureFire LLC’s Mini and Micro suppressors will reduce the user’s overall signature, not just the firearm’s.
Palm Pistol Prototype Now in Endurance Tests
(GunReports.com) -- Matt Carmel, president of Constitution Arms, said the company has received its first working prototype of the Palm Pistol and that the pistol is undergoing endurance testing.
Update: Smith & Wesson’s 10-K Disclosures of Lawsuits and Investigations
(GunReports.com) -- Smith & Wesson's SEC Form 10-K, filed on July 1, 2010, included summaries of the company's legal issues, including the Department of Justice's ongoing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation dating back to January 2010.
GunReports.com Video: Ruger Tactical Tips – 2, Handgun Fundamentals
On GunReports.com, this Ruger video covers the essentials. Learning grip and body position are crucial to controlling your firearm's recoil. Dave Spaulding puts special emphasis on trigger control for managing your gun, as well as other essentials like grip and body position.
Gun Tests 9mm Compact Pistol Showdown: Glock, Springfield, CZ, Ruger
(GunReports.com) -- Four similar and equally matched 9mm pistols turned in a tightly fought battle in the August 2010 issue of Gun Tests, says its editor, and the magazine’s test team had trouble picking a winner. Tested: Glock 19, Springfield Armory XDM 3.8, CZ USA 75D PCR Compact, and the new Ruger SR9C.
‘Sandlew3’ Shows Off Insight Technology M6X Laser/Illuminator
GunReports.com) -- Pensacola, Florida, shooter 'Sandlew3' won the April 2010 GunReports.com survey prize, an Insight Technology M6X Laser/Illuminator. Here he is with the prize, and his comments on how he'll use it. Be sure to register for GunReports.com's free weekly eReport to keep up with the latest gun news, reviews, and future surveys.
A Vote for Kagan Is a Vote to Take Away Your Guns
(GunReports.com) -- John Lott wrote on On Foxnews.com last week: 'As the number of President Obama's judicial appointments and nominations continues to grow, it appears pretty clear that he does not care about the individual's right to self-defense.
GunReports.com Video: LaserLyte Ruger SR9/C Laser RL-SR
GunReports.com finds that the LaserLyte rear sight laser fits all Ruger SR9 and SR9 Compact pistols. The only laser for the Ruger SR9 pistols that you can fit in any holster. MSRP $200.
GunReports.com Video: Viking Tactics Triple Threat Rifle Drill
GunReports.com posts this Viking Tactics video on The Triple Threat drill, designed to really dial in on CQB-type shooting. It requires a great mix of both speed and accuracy. Start this one at about 5 yards. If you routinely make all of your shots on this one, it's time to speed up!
9mm Is Overwhelming ‘Yes’ Choice in GunReports Survey
(GunReports.com) -- A recent tabulation of 529 respondents to a GunReports.com survey question, “Is the 9mm suitable for self defense?” showed a strong preference for the round. However, almost all respondents added comments to qualify their 'yes' votes.
GunReports.com Video: Springfield Armory’s Improved XD9 at SHOT Show
From GunReports.com: Thanks to the efforts of Springfield Armory, the XD9 pistol has undergone somewhat of a transformation. It's available in two finishes and at competitive prices. In the this video from the 2010 SHOT Show, Gun Tests Contributing Editor Roger Eckstine discusses the improvements.