SIG Sauer P239 239M40BSS 40 S&W
The other hammer-fired pistol tested was a SIG P239. This was a police trade-in that came with three steel single-stack magazines. The P239 was produced from 1996 through 2018 and is a metal-frame pistol designed for conceal carry.
Faxon Firearms Offers +3, +5 G19 Magazine Extensions
To start, remove the baseplate from an existing OEM Glock 19 magazine. Having a baseplate removal tool makes this easier. When you take the baseplate off, be sure to capture the magazine spring with a finger.
Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 44 Magnum
We owe much of the 44 Magnum concept to the late Elmer Keith. Mr. Keith spent a good bit of the early to middle parts of the last century working with (and sometimes blowing up) hot-loaded 44 Special revolvers. As with many great experimenters, he did not let setbacks stop his work. Convinced of the practicality and efficacy of a max-loaded 44, he finally won Smith & Wesson over to his way of thinking, along with Remington ammunition. The revolver that became what we know as the Model 29 (and what Clint Eastwood made really famous in 1971) was introduced in late 1955.
Taurus Model 44 2-440049 44 Magnum
The Taurus M44 brings many of the changes S&W decided were good for its guns. This genre of handgun tends to spend much of its working time in the outdoors, in inclement weather and in sweaty holsters, making stainless-steel construction preferable to blued carbon steel.
CZ-USA CZ 75B Urban Grey Suppressor-Ready Omega 91235 9mm Luger
We tested a factory gun, a CZ-USA CZ 75B Urban Grey Suppressor-Ready Omega 91235 pistol, alongside the custom units to give us a reminder...
Beretta Wilson Combat 92G Centurion
In this day of polymer-frame striker-fired pistols stamped out by the thousands, there is still a place for customized handguns, made with skill and...
Browning Hi-Power 1979 9mm Luger
In this day of polymer-frame striker-fired pistols stamped out by the thousands, there is still a place for customized handguns, made with skill and...
Guncrafter Industries Executive CZ 75B 9mm Luger
In this day of polymer-frame striker-fired pistols stamped out by the thousands, there is still a place for customized handguns, made with skill and...
Taurus Is Getting Busy with New Guns in 9mm, 22, 460
The Taurus GX4 is a new micro-9mm pistol that is built on a stainless frame with a polymer grip. It is only 1 inch...
Springfield Ronin Operator PX9120L 45 ACP
Gun Tests Grade: A- OUR PICK$740Some refer to the Springfield Ronin Operator as a “Retro” gun. If so, the Ronin Operator is reminiscent of...
Tisas 1911 Duty SDS Imports 45 ACP
Gun Tests Grade: B Best Buy$449The Tisas Duty is an upgraded version of the GI pistol offered by the Turkish maker, Tisas, and it’s...
Metro Arms MAC Bobcut 1911 Deep Blue 45 ACP
Gun Tests Grade: A-$902Because this is a modern pistol intended for personal defense, we matched it up against the flashy Ronin. This gave us...
Weirdness in the Ammo Market
As the holidays arrive and we all think about buying presents for our loved ones, I wonder if we’ll have any money left over...