The recent controversy regarding the drop safety characteristics of SIG’s P320 handgun has some taking a closer look at their handguns. Drop safety is something that – in theory – is so mature in modern handguns that it should be a non-issue, but with [Read More…]
The defense magazine European Security & Defence has published an article detailing for the first time Glock’s Modular Handgun System submission and its Federal-engineered ammunition. The article – part technical overview, part interview, details the [Read More…]
The following is the opinion of the author, and his alone. It does not represent the views of The Firearm Blog or any other TFB staff member. But I bet it represents the views of many of our readers. I think SIG owes the gun world some answers. We’ve seen behavior [Read More…]
Glock isn’t done yet: Despite being passed over by the Army and having their protest of the MHS contract rejected by the GAO, Glock is still hoping for a chance. In a recent interview with Matthew Cox of Military.com, Glock Vice President Josh Dorsey spoke out [Read More…]
I’m a long term loyal customer for proven platforms. As many of our readers know, I have shot Glock’s for years. The Austrian wonder pistols are a fine example of what can be done with rampant simplification, but they are not the be all and end all of [Read More…]
When you are shopping for a holster, there are so many options that it can make you head spin. I know that I have a giant box of unused holsters just like many other gun owners searching for the right one. The Hazmat Holster Works NV 3 isn’t one of those that [Read More…]
ETS Magazines has come along way. From their original release of translucent AR magazines, to being sued by MagPul (now resolved), to now quickly becoming a go-to source for 9mm Glock magazines, has expanded yet again with a full-size .40 Glock magazine suitable for G22 [Read More…]
The São Paulo State Military Police (PMSP), a gendarmerie tasked with the state’s non-investigative police work, have recalled all of the 98,000 (no, not a typo) .40 S&W Taurus 24/7 DS pistols issued to their personnel after discovering that some of them [Read More…]
Along with their new assault rifles Taurus has begun production of their two new submachine guns the SMT9 and SMT40 chambered in 9x19mm and .40 S&W respectively. Externally the guns are very similar to the ART556 rifle, but internally they are blowback not gas [Read More…]
When a woman hugged a off duty police officer at a party, his .40 S&W M&P pistol discharged killing her. Everyone involved seems to have a slightly different story. Detroit Free Press said (emphasis added) … Police said that Miller hugged the officer [Read More…]
NOTE: This product review was made possible by GunsForSale.com. To get up-to-date information on where to find cheap firearms & ammunition for sale, please visit GunsForSale.com. Taurus is a company that just keeps on expanding their product line. Not only do they [Read More…]
The latest Rhino revolver is chambered in .40 S&W. It is used with full-moon clips to hold the rimless .40 S&W rounds. Caliber: .40 S&W Moon Clips: Five come with each revolver Barrel Lengths: 2, 4, 5 and 6-inch Basic weight: 25-ounces with a 4-inch barrel [Read More…]
Without much fanfare, Magnum Research has been manufacturing a licensed clone of the Walther P99 pistol called the MR “Fast Action” pistol. The polymer frames and steel accessory rail are made by Walther in Germany and shipped to the USA where the slide, [Read More…]
Ruger has released a compact version of their SR40, the SR40c. It features a 3.5″ barrel, flush 9 round magazine (or grip extension magazine with 15 round capacity), an accessory rail and the choice between a two-tone brushed stainless finish or Nitridox Pro black [Read More…]
The SIG Sauer P239 is now available with the Rainbow Titanium Finish.
Taurus has introduced two new revolvers. The first, the Taurus 405, is the first Taurus revolver to be chambered in .40 S&W. Its chamber holds 5 rounds and uses Taurus Stellar moon clips. The gun has a 2″ barrel, is available in blue or stainless finish and [Read More…]
The Taurus Carbine CT G2 is a very nifty carbine that will be introduced into the US market this year. It is built from polymer lower (with build in magwell handguard) and aluminum lower. It has a 16″ barrel and is chambered in 9mm (34+1 capacity), .40 S&W [Read More…]
Ruger had finally sent out the press release with specifications for the Ruger SR40. From the press release … The SR40 weighs 27.25 ounces (when empty) and ships with two fifteen-round, flush-fit magazines. A loading tool is also provided, although an [Read More…]
It has taken long enough, but finally the .40 S&W chambered version of the 9mm Ruger SR9 has arrived. Ruger has been shipping the SR40 to dealers during the past week. The one pictured below is being sold on GunBroker. Ruger has kept silent about the SR40 and I do [Read More…]
S&W has revealed that their winning entry into the recent BATFE competition was the M&P40 pistol. Not much surprise there, but it is nice to have it confirmed. From the press release … The award marks the completion of a full and open competition among [Read More…]
Smith & Wesson has unveiled the new Model SD9 and Model SD40 pistols. These “new” guns are simply S&W Sigma Series pistols with some improvements and a new name. The improvements over the Sigma are improved trigger, tritium night front sight, rubber [Read More…]
Billll reviews the .40 S&W Hi-Point 4095 carbine … I tried it at 100 yards, which was very optimistic of me, given my rather dubious eyesight. Note to self; If you think you’re going to shoot very well at 100 yards with this, get some glass. Either that [Read More…]
The new Taurus 708 SLIM chambers the .380 ACP and has a capacity of 7+1. The Taurus 740 SLIM holds 6+1 rounds of .40 S&W. Both these new models will be available in black or two tone (black frame, stainless slide).
Taurus has merged their best features from the 800, 24/7 and OSS lines into the new Taurus G2 24/7 pistol. The polymer framed double action autoloader will be available in .45 ACP, .40 S&W and 9mm (judging by Taurus’s 2010 catalog, we may not see the 9mm [Read More…]
Back in August (2009) the Department of Justice published their intention to purchase AR-15 carbines chambered in .40 S&W from Rock River Arms. Their reasons for choosing the RRA LAR-40 carbine is that, because they already use AR-15s, training and maintenance will [Read More…]
This Glock 22 (.40 S&W) blew up while firing reloaded ammunition. From AR15.com … Was at the range with some friends today, and a friends glock 22 grenaded with some commercially reloaded .40. This brand is really popular up here for idpa and ipsc as well as [Read More…]
The entire KRISS line is going to be available in .40 S&W later this year. Additionally, lower receivers will be sold so that a .45 model can be converted to .40 S&W. Like the .45 version, it also uses Glock magazines. The photo below of the prototype .40 [Read More…]
The 9mm Beretta 92FS and 96 have been updated for 2010. The new 92A1 and 96A1 feature Higher capacity magazines (17 rounds for 92A1 and 12 rounds for 96A1). They are still compatible with older magazines. Picatinny rail. Rounded trigger guard. Removable front sight. [Read More…]
Earlier this year an H&K employee said in an interview that Heckler & Koch would launch a H&K P30 pistol chambered in .40 S&W in the fourth quarter. So far the pistol has not been seen. H&K enthusiasts have confirmed that a .40 S&W P30S/LS and [Read More…]
Argentine gun maker Bersa, best known for their Bersa Thunder 380 pistol, will be entering the lucrative compact-plastic-fantastic pistol market next year with the BP9CC, chambered in 9mm, and the BP40CC, chambered in .40 S&W. The inspiration for this pistol was the [Read More…]
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