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Articles•Scott Smith•October 1, 2007

Taurus PT1911B Semi-Auto Pistol

The PT1911, like other handguns in the Taurus line, sports a lot of really nice "custom" features, it is made from high-quality components and, best of all, it's affordably priced at around $703. Here's my up close and personal look at this gun.

Articles•Paul Scarlata•September 1, 2007

Para-Ordnance Carry 9 LDA

The Canadian firm of Para-Ordnance has been a trailblazer when it comes to improving the classic 1911 pistol. One of the company's most radical concepts is the Light Double Action (LDA) trigger mechanism, which can be found on its new Carry 9 LDA.

Inside the Badge •Rob Pincus•August 28, 2007

Are You Safer with a More Complicated Duty Weapon?

There are those that would have you believe that you are safer if your firearm is more complicated and there are those, I am one of them, who argue steadfastly against that assertion because the primary purpose of your firearm is self-defense or the defense of others.

Articles•Paul Scarlata•July 1, 2007

Glock G21SF Semi-Automatic Pistol

Most officers who carry Glock pistols will know exactly what I mean when I say that the new Glock G21SF is "...just a Glock." But such flippancy should in no way be taken as a negative comment because one of the line's most positive features is that once you know how to use one Glock, you know how to use all of them.

Articles•Nick Jacobellis•June 1, 2007

Smith & Wesson M&P Compact Pistol

During my law enforcement career I never had a malfunction or a problem with any of the Smith & Wesson pistols that I owned or was issued. Needless to say, I like Smith & Wesson pistols.

Inside the Badge •Rob Pincus•May 7, 2007

Why I Like Smith & Wesson's M&P Pistol

I have gone on the record many times saying that a duty gun should be as simple as possible. Separately operated external safeties, de-cocking levers, and other “safety oriented” accouterments to pistols complicate training issues and slow down weapons handling.

Articles•Mike Detty•March 1, 2007

Smith & Wesson SW1911PD Semi-Auto Pistol

I think that you'll have to agree that there is a certain amount of irony in seeing a 1911 wearing the S&W logo. After all, it was Colt that brought the gun to market and produced millions for the military and for civilian consumption. But S&W didn't just copy the original design. It has made some changes to the time-honored 1911 to update the gun.

Articles•Paul Scarlata•February 1, 2007

SIG Sauer SP2022

SIG’s new 2022 pistol isn’t the first sidearm to have a polymer frame, but it’s a welcome addition to a new tradition of sidearms that has continued to grow in popularity.

Articles•Nick Jacobellis•December 1, 2006

Love the One You're With

One of the most frustrating things that can happen to you as a law enforcement officer is being forced to carry a handgun that you dislike. So what can you do if your issued sidearm doesn’t fit you or you just don’t like it?

Articles•Mike Detty•September 1, 2006

Kel-Tec PLR-16 .223 Handgun

Can an AR-style pistol really hold up to combat conditions? The rugged and accurate PLR-16 can.

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