Tag: Firearms Reviews: Page 13

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Glock 37 .45 Caliber GAP

The lure and mystery of the .45 ACP continues unabated.

January 31, 2004

Weapons

Mech-Tech Carbine Conversion

The firearms innovator develops a low-cost, high-quality way for agencies to field short patrol rifles.

December 31, 2003

Weapons

Springfield Armory's Mil-Spec 1911

Whenever I handle a basic 1911 pistol, either an original commercial Colt from 1918 or a more modern gun, I'm quickly reminded of just why this elegantly simple gun has been the darling of so many millions of fighting men over the decades.

November 30, 2003

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Smith & Wesson Model 66 F Comp Revolver

The rude awakening thrust into my face during that time (the late '90s) was the fact that the majority (and I mean virtually all) of the new recruits had never shot a revolver, much less seen one in anything other than a movie.

October 31, 2003

Weapons

Beretta Cx4 Storm Carbine

Looking like something you saw in the hands of those nasty gorillas in the "Planet of the Apes" movies, the Storm is a lightweight (5.75-pound) pistol-caliber carbine only 29.7 inches in length.

September 30, 2003

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Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Rifle

A solid hit with a .308 or .223 will, as Clint Smith is fond of saying, "Really change your channel."

August 31, 2003

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CZ P-01 Compact Duty Pistol

The company's pistols are so well designed that its classic CZ 52 was a mainstay of the Czech military for 23 years.

July 31, 2003

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FN Herstal's FNP9 Duty Pistol

If you like the elegant curves and "just-right" feel of that definitive fighting pistol, the Browning Hi-Power, you may be a little surprised by the look and feel of FN Herstal's new FNP9 duty pistol.

June 30, 2003

Weapons

North American Arms Guardian Series

There's an old adage among special units of the military and police (indeed, among anyone who relies upon equipment for their very lives) that "one of something is none, and two is one."

May 31, 2003

Weapons

Kahr Arms' T9 and PM9 Pistols

Flat, light, and powerful, Kahr's innovative autos are revolutionary--and perfect for "cop carry."

March 31, 2003

Weapons

Police Rifles Then and Now

All steel and solid walnut, the Winchester Model 1907 .351 S.L. (for "Self Loader") autoloader and the Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington are, simply put, stunning examples of the gunmaker's craft.

February 28, 2003

Weapons

Smith & Wesson 386PD Revolver

Simply put, revolvers work. And that's something people treasure in these overcomplicated times.

January 31, 2003