Feeding the Jericho 941 40 S&W Part II
It was good to have extended time with the Jericho; solid, soft shooting, accurate and best of all, it isn’t a striker. The only striker I would own at this time is a Ruger American Pistol because of its accuracy, excellent trigger and full size pistol balance which is not […] [Read More]
Israel Weapon Industries' Jericho 941 40 S&W Part 1
Jericho 941 Full Size Steel Company Israel Weapon Industries Point of Manufacturer Israel Item # J941F40 Operation DA / SA Semi Auto Type of Action Locked Breech Short Recoil Caliber 40 S&W Magazine Capacity 12 Barrel Length 4.4″ Barrel Material Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel Rifling Twist Rate 1:16″ Rifling Type […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's Centennial Airweight Part II
The S&W 442-2 is barrel marked for 38 Special +P ammunition so both standard pressure and +P loads were fired. Standard pressure, or Pmax pressure for the 38 Special is 17,000 psi, +P pressure is 18,500 psi. For the sake of context, the 357 Magnum Pmax is 35,000 psi. The […] [Read More]
Smith & Wesson's Centennial Airweight Part I
All too often the ear deafening theorizing and debating about what makes an ideal concealed carry weapon, concludes in concurrence with a new wave, semi auto, high capacity, black plastic, goofy gun. Unfortunately, too many rabid high capacity autoloader evangelists carry their firearms in the trunk of their cars… back […] [Read More]
Colt's Mustang Pocketlite Part 2
It is that time of year in Maine when a trip to the shop is only a quick icy slide from the house and the number of targets shot are governed by how quickly I begin to shed finger tips. With winter not formally here until December 21st, today was […] [Read More]
Colt's Mustang Pocketlite Part 1
Colt entered the 380 Auto compact pistol market in 1984 with its MK IV Series 80 Government Model 380 Auto. At 6.1″ long, the MK IV 380 was smaller than even the 6.75″ long Colt MK IV ’90 45 Auto, but longer than the current 5.50″ long Mustang 380 Autos. […] [Read More]
New for 2016 Ruger's Switcheroo - Buckaroo
It would appear that 2016 is unfolding as a year of innovation. Take, for example, Ruger’s new Switcheroo – Buckaroo, or the “Swuck” as it is already popularly called. The Swuck is the first Roto-Barrel, Dual Caliber, Multi Engagement Revolver to hit the market. Primarily a hunting revolver, the Swuck’s […] [Read More]
PTAC USA's Bullfrog
Mini revolvers have been with us for a very long time. The first of record was the Smith & Wesson No.1 revolver, which was produced between 1857 and 1860. The No.1 was a first firearm for Smith & Wesson and the first cartridge firearm.1) These small revolvers, and many knock […] [Read More]
Savage's Model Mark II FV-SR 22 LR Bolt Action Rifle
It is the day after Thanksgiving; still stuffed, with a forward two week meal plan built on a foundation of Thanksgiving left over and a gut that is clearly at odds with my belt. I love the holiday, even though some folks just don’t seem to get it. While ideologues […] [Read More]
BERSA Thunder 380 Concealed Carry Part 2
Live fire experience with the BERSA Thunder 380 CC was… surprising. It handles like a larger pistol with a good grip, good balance and reliable function. Magazine release and load was clean, the slide always locked upon on empty, and the low profile integral sights presented a good sight picture. […] [Read More]