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A Gunfighter’s Dream: The Ed Brown Special Forces .45 ACP – Full Review

A Gunfighter’s Dream: The Ed Brown Special Forces .45 ACP – Full Review

I have been writing for over 35 years and until this project I’ve never owned or shot an Ed Brown 1911. When I contacted Ed Brown Products, I requested the Ed Brown Special Forces model, which has been the anchor of their pistols lineup for many years. If their base duty/personal-defense handgun was up to par, the other models would be also. I was not disappointed.

Cold War Mystery Pistol? The Story of the Revolutionary 9mm ASP

Cold War Mystery Pistol? The Story of the Revolutionary 9mm ASP

The mysterious ASP was the result of some 212 modifications on the stock Model 39. The most dramatic modification was the reduction in the size of both the slide and frame.

SIG/M4 Rattler - Convert Your Existing SBR To A Rattler

SIG/M4 Rattler – Convert Your Existing SBR To A Rattler

The ability to convert existing M4A1 carbines to a PDW, chambered in 300 BLK, offers several appealing advantages.  First, it is far more economical than purchasing complete carbines.  Far more conversion kits can be purchased than complete carbines.  Second, the purchase of a retrofit kit presents fewer issues than building a new carbine.  Finally, should the receiver be damaged, the conversion kit can be fitted to another lower.

Kimber K6--One Sleek, Sexy and Serious .357 Magnum Revolver

Kimber K6–One Sleek, Sexy and Serious .357 Magnum Revolver

Kimber America, however, seems like the most unlikely company to be in the revolver market. Yes, the same Kimber famous for their 1911s.

S&W Model 640 Pro Series - Review

S&W Model 640 Pro Series – Review

Then Smith produced the Model 640 Pro Series, perhaps the best J-frame ever! The Model 640 Pro is a Performance Center pistol that reminds me of the Smiths of old. The 640 Pro is based on a Model 640, stainless, five shot .357 Magnum, with a 2.125” barrel.

Wilson Combat Custom Glock 43

Wilson Combat Custom Glock 43

Wilson recently expanded their Glock customizations. I happened to have a Glock 43 in the safe so I was all in. But I still couldn’t believe the final product.

Wilson's Combat Vickers Elite Commander

Wilson’s Combat Vickers Elite Commander

The Vickers Elite has everything you need and nothing that you don’t. It is a well-thought-out pistol with a functional need for each feature.

Kimber EVO SP Custom Shop: Range Tested

Kimber EVO SP Custom Shop: Range Tested

“Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan!”  The quote has been attributed to several people, including President John F. Kennedy.  I think the phrase is applicable to Kimber’s new EVO SP pistol.  The EVO SP, in general, is a successor to the ill-fated Solo.  First introduced in 2011, the Solo was a sub-compact, [...]

Pilot Mt. Arms Delta 1911 - Built By Former Member of Delta Force

Pilot Mt. Arms Delta 1911 – Built By Former Member of Delta Force

Pilot Mountain Arms is a gun shop founded by a former member of Delta Force. They’ve built an exceptional 1911 that is a modern version of a single stack, non-rail 1911 previously used by Delta Force.

S&W Model 638 Bodyguard

S&W Model 638 Bodyguard

It has been 65 years since the Bodyguard was introduced. The fact that it is still in production is a credit to a design that has proven timeless. I have always had an affinity for the little J-frames and the 638 has found a home in my daily lifestyle.