The world of tiny pistols wasn’t always so populated. There was a dark time when pocket pistols weren’t the weapon of choice for really anyone. Between the era of the modern pocket .380 and the Colt 1908 Vest-pocket, there weren’t a lot of microguns. One constant was Beretta with their various tip-up barrel .22s...
Bond Arms Bullpup – A Really Small 8 Round 9mm
The Bond Arms Bullpup 9 is an innovative and unique design. The Bullpup is a small micro-frame semi-automatic 9mm handgun. It combines the classic look of a traditional semi-auto pistol with a unique bullpup design. Bond Arms is a gun company based in Granbury, Texas. Their high-quality derringer pistols are probably what they are...
Beretta APX A1 – Designed for Duty and Competition
The Beretta APX A1 is a full-size, optic-ready, 9mm polymer frame handgun that should be on everyone’s radar for future investment. Beretta boasts that the APX A1 is “the ultimate convergence of Form, Function, and Fortitude,” and I agree. Specifications Model Name: APX A1 Full Size Frame Material: Polymer Action: Striker-fired Caliber: 9mm Barrel...
New S&W M&P Competitor – Impressive Competition Ready Handgun
I have been a fan of Smith and Wesson M&P handguns since I started shooting. The first handgun I purchased was the SD9 VE (not an M&P). I purchased my first M&P shortly after that when I decided to get into competition shooting. When I saw that S&W released a M&P metal series version...
Savage Stance: How Does It Match Up in the Concealed World?
We shot the Savage Stance. And we liked it. But how does it (single) stack up to the competition? Several years ago, the concealed carry market went from a handful of offerings by some traditional handgun makers to a packed lineup from both old-schoolers and newbies alike. The newbies weren’t necessarily new to...
Adam Arms AA19 Custom Gun – Stock Price
Gunmakers stepped up their offerings in 2021. Here are Travis’ top 5 new handgun picks of the year. Adams Arms makes AR 15s, so you might be wondering why you are seeing them on a holster makers blog. I get it, but Adams Arms is branching out. These days they are making more...
