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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

The origins of Argentinean company “BERSA” date back to the mid 1950s when Benso Bonadimani, Hércules Montini and Savino Caselli formed a small company to manufacturer parts for the now defunct firearm manufacturer Ballester–Molina. In 1959, the company produced the first of its complete .22 rimfire firearms, the Modelo 60 […]

As presented in Part 1, the S&W M&P 9 is a good pistol, perhaps in search of a better trigger, but easily adaptable to suppressor applications, particularly in kit form where a second threaded barrel is included.  Effort expended is approximately 30 seconds to remove the standard barrel, replace it […]

As fall winds into winter in New England, grounds keeping equipment has been changed over to snow removal or prepped for winter storage and emergency equipment has been inspected and serviced. Personal firearms have been cleaned, inspected and test fired and ammunition stores have been replenished. Emergency supplies and equipment […]