Paul Scarlata

Auxiliary Officer

Articles•by Paul Scarlata•June 19, 2013

Sturm, Ruger & Co. LC380 Subcompact Pistol

As you might have ascertained by its model designation, the LC380 is essentially the LC9 modified to fire the .380 cartridge. In fact, the LC380 is identical to the LC9 in every respect, except for the caliber and a minuscule variation in weight.

Articles•by Paul Scarlata•April 19, 2012

Bersa BP 9 CC Pistol

It's likely that many American shooters have never heard of the Argentine firearms manufacturer Bersa, but I believe that is about to change. And with good reason.

Articles•by Paul Scarlata•October 10, 2011

Kahr Arms CM9 Pistol

Kahr Arms' CM9 is a no-frills compact pistol. It's not as pretty as some of Kahr's other handguns, but it's a practical, inexpensive, quality gun.

Articles•by Paul Scarlata•February 28, 2010

SIG Sauer P238 Pistol

In addition to being used for backup, the SIG Sauer P238 would be very practical for plainclothes officers who need a "deep cover" weapon or as an off-duty gun.

Articles•by Paul Scarlata•July 1, 2008

SIG Sauer P250 Modular Pistol

With its new P250, SIG Sauer has embarked upon a completely novel concept in semi-automatic handguns—the modular pistol. The P250 is based upon a polymer grip module and metal frame/fire control assembly. This assembly is in fact the “pistol,” as it bears the serial number, which can be removed and inserted into another grip module.

Articles•by Paul Scarlata•March 1, 2006

Smith & Wesson M&P .40 Semi-Auto Pistol

I would be willing to bet cash money that if you were to ask any veteran American law enforcement officer who is over the age of 35 to tell you what a “Military & Police” is, he or she would answer “Smith & Wesson’s most popular revolver.”