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Sneak Peak: Prototype HK P46 4.6×30mm Pistol: HK MP7A1 PDW Companion Weapon

Written on 14 Nov, 2004 at 14:53 in Pistols | viewed 1,394 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com HKPro.com has a pic and description of the prototype HK P46 4.6×30mm "Ultimate Combat Pistol" (UCP). The P46 is apparently a follow-on to the HK MP7A1 PDW (Personal Defense Weapon), which is Heckler & Koch’s original weapon... (Continue reading)

Walther P99 Compact Pistol: Subcompact 9mm/.40 S&W for CCW/Back-Up.

Written on 14 Nov, 2004 at 14:48 in Pistols | viewed 5,123 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen has just introduced a new subcompact version of the Walther P99 pistol. The new pistol is called the Walther P99 Compact. The P99 Compact sports a Glock 26/27-style/sized grip that only allows... (Continue reading)

New Steyr M-A1 Compact Pistol: Steyr Mannlicher Updates/Improves M-Series Pistol

Written on 14 Nov, 2004 at 14:46 in Pistols | viewed 2,139 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Well, it’s about time. Steyr Mannlicher has finally re-introduced their compact M-Series pistol. This newly-released version is called the M-A1. The Steyr M-A1 Series pistol has been modified/upgraded with a few changes, like an M1913 Picatinny rail... (Continue reading)

Fireblade Systems Counter-Strike 1911 Pistol (.45ACP) for Tactical Application

Written on 14 Nov, 2004 at 14:14 in Pistols | viewed 168 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Randy Adams, of Fireblade Systems, has introduced a custom-built, no-nonsense tactical 1911 pistol package in .45ACP, called the "Counter-Strike 1911". The Counter-Strike 1911 pistol is built primarily for extreme reliability and maximum utility under stress. From... (Continue reading)

HK USP45 Compact Tactical Pistol Replacing SIG-Sauer P226 for U.S. Navy SEAL’s?

Written on 14 Oct, 2004 at 13:56 in Pistols | viewed 1,989 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com October 25, 2004 It’s possible that the Heckler & Koch (HK) USP45 Compact Tactical .45ACP pistol will soon be replacing the SIG P226 9mm pistol as the standard issue pistol/sidearm for the U.S. Navy SEAL’s. This information is... (Continue reading)

Smith & Wesson 1911SC 1911 Pistol (Scandium): Lightweight Tactical/Carry 1911

Written on 14 Oct, 2004 at 13:53 in Pistols | viewed 1,298 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com DefenseReview’s going to try to get more info on the Smith & Wesson 1911SC .45ACP 1911 Pistol (with Scandium frame) ASAP, and then report back in more detail on it. However, at first glance, the gun looks... (Continue reading)

Hilton Yam Tactical 1911 ”Blaster” for Ken Hackathorn

Written on 14 Sep, 2004 at 13:15 in Pistols | viewed 494 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Hilton Yam has been doing what looks like some superlative 1911 pistol work. And, from the pictures, it looks like the pistol Mr. Yam built for noted firearm instructor/tactical shooting instructor Ken Hackathorn is no exception. "Ricky T"... (Continue reading)

Addendum: New Ruger P345 .45ACP Polymer-Framed Pistol (w/Picatinny Rail) for CCW

Written on 14 Sep, 2004 at 13:08 in Pistols | viewed 946 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com If you’ve already read our article on the Ruger P345 .45ACP pistol, titled "New Ruger P345 .45ACP Polymer-Framed Pistol (w/Picatinny Rail) for CCW", we’ve just found another article for you to read on the new pistol. Jeff... (Continue reading)

Taurus PT 24/7 Pistol: Polymer-Framed, Striker-Fired, Ergonomic Carry Pistol

Written on 14 Sep, 2004 at 13:05 in Pistols | viewed 905 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com The brand new, hot-off-the-presses Taurus PT 24/7 pistol is getting, well…a lot of press these days. The author can’t seem to pick up a firearms print publication lately without reading about the "24/7". For example, "Guns"... (Continue reading)

New Ruger P345 .45ACP Polymer-Framed Pistol (w/Picatinny Rail) for CCW

Written on 14 Sep, 2004 at 13:03 in Pistols | viewed 1,831 views times | Comments

by David Crane david@defensereview.com Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. just introduced their new P345 .45ACP polymer-framed pistol. The Ruger P345 pistol is designed for comfortable concealed carry by police detectives. The polymer Ruger uses for the P345’s frame/grip is called... (Continue reading)