Handguns

Partnering with renowned firearms distributor Lew Horton, the company now offers a CW9 with an electric cobalt blue slide, an “All American” version (complete with a pinup girl posing in front of an American flag) and a Molon Labe model.

The Smith & Wesson 22 Compact has all the whistles and bells of an M&P 9/40, but in a package that’s about 15 percent smaller that of the full-up handgun.

The Smith & Wesson 22 Compact has all the whistles and bells of an M&P 9/40, but in a package that’s about 15 percent smaller that of the full-up handgun.

The new LC9s expands the LC9 line to four models. In addition to the new LC9s and the original LC9 in 9mm, the line includes the LC380 and the diminutive LCP chambered in .380 ACP.

The new LC9s expands the LC9 line to four models. In addition to the new LC9s and the original LC9 in 9mm, the line includes the LC380 and the diminutive LCP chambered in .380 ACP.

The company released an announcement that problems had indeed been found and that customers who bought an R51 will be allowed to exchange it for a new one after production resumes.

The company released an announcement that problems had indeed been found and that customers who bought an R51 will be allowed to exchange it for a new one after production resumes.

This was my first time shooting either handgun and I'm more familiar with full-sized tactical handguns than anything else. But I must say shooting both was fun, but if I had to pick a winner, it would be the Bodyguard revolver in .38 Special.

This was my first time shooting either handgun and I'm more familiar with full-sized tactical handguns than anything else. But I must say shooting both was fun, but if I had to pick a winner, it would be the Bodyguard revolver in .38 Special.

The CT line features a full-sized polymer frame with textured grips and a matte stainless steel slide. It is double action only and has a 3.965 inch barrel.

The CT line features a full-sized polymer frame with textured grips and a matte stainless steel slide. It is double action only and has a 3.965 inch barrel.

On June 10 the company introduced a new handgun to its lineup — the striker fired VP9. Offered in 9mm, the new pistol is the result of over four years of development and features a much more user friendly trigger, the company says. The grip is customizable with new backstraps and grip panels.

On June 10 the company introduced a new handgun to its lineup — the striker fired VP9. Offered in 9mm, the new pistol is the result of over four years of development and features a much more user friendly trigger, the company says. The grip is customizable with new backstraps and grip panels.

There's been some buzz on the interwebs this week on a cool video put out by precision AR-maker Primary Weapons Systems. It's a slick vid for sure, putting an attractive mom together with a studly former Marine husband and their toe-headed cool kid on a little good 'ole family backcountry plinking date. I'm diggin' it a lot — and not just for the script and its message. But what's really cool (besides the really impactful logo PWS is using for their Modern Musket builds) is the dad's use of the Sig Brace on his PWS Modern Musket AR pistol. There was some debate over whether the ATF would deem using the Sig Brace on the shoulder as a violation of restrictions on AR pistols. Folks were nervous that the ATF would deem shouldering the Sig Brace an illegal use on a pistol build. But a couple weeks ago, ATF send Sig a letter saying that as long as the brace was not modified in any way, the agency could not deem its use as such illegal. The ATF said it cannot enforce rules on firearms when they are not used in their intended use. That's opened up new appeal for AR pistols since the Sig Brace makes use of the buffer tube without wasting it. Might be another reason to stock those Sig Braces on your shelves — and maybe to get more into AR pistols with your retail sales. And oh, notice the family's dog?

There's been some buzz on the interwebs this week on a cool video put out by precision AR-maker Primary Weapons Systems. It's a slick vid for sure, putting an attractive mom together with a studly former Marine husband and their toe-headed cool kid on a little good 'ole family backcountry plinking date. I'm diggin' it a lot — and not just for the script and its message. But what's really cool (besides the really impactful logo PWS is using for their Modern Musket builds) is the dad's use of the Sig Brace on his PWS Modern Musket AR pistol. There was some debate over whether the ATF would deem using the Sig Brace on the shoulder as a violation of restrictions on AR pistols. Folks were nervous that the ATF would deem shouldering the Sig Brace an illegal use on a pistol build. But a couple weeks ago, ATF send Sig a letter saying that as long as the brace was not modified in any way, the agency could not deem its use as such illegal. The ATF said it cannot enforce rules on firearms when they are not used in their intended use. That's opened up new appeal for AR pistols since the Sig Brace makes use of the buffer tube without wasting it. Might be another reason to stock those Sig Braces on your shelves — and maybe to get more into AR pistols with your retail sales. And oh, notice the family's dog?

Viridian, best known for its line of green lasers, has released the new Reactor TL tactical light for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield.

Viridian, best known for its line of green lasers, has released the new Reactor TL tactical light for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield.