Gun Reviews

Springfield’s New Prodigy 1911 Acts Like a 2011

Is Springfield’s new Prodigy 1911 going to steal business from the 2011 industry? At first glance, it appears so. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Springfield gave Staccato its biggest compliment. And in doing so also gave the venerable 2011 maker some new competition that merits more than just a glance. Springfield’s …

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The Classic FN M1922

A look back at the descendant of the gun that started World War I. Carry guns have come and gone, and they’ve changed quite a bit throughout history. I mean, compared something like the P365 to the early ‘Shopkeeper’ designs on single-action revolvers. Times, tactics, clothing, and more change, and guns, holsters, and carry methods …

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Springfield Hellcat Goes Pro

The higher-capacity concealed pistol market competition just got thicker with Springfield Armory’s latest upgrade to their Hellcat line, the Hellcat Pro. Rank amateurs need not apply. Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of trying out the entire Hellcat line, along with a few other Springfield pistols, and have had mixed reactions to …

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The FN 509 LS Edge – It’s Big, Accurate, and Capable

What sets the FN 509 LS apart from the stock FN 509? Is it really any better? FN Herstal arms the United States military with machine guns and M16s, and at one point, aimed to produce their next handgun. FN submitted the 509 series to the MHS trials, but SIG ultimately won. However, FN knew …

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