Colt Camp Perry Model was a single-shot .22LR pistol, intended for use in slow (and I do mean slow) fire competitions.  Guaranteed to bring a grin to any über-strict “at least three seconds between every shot” RSO, the Camp Perry Model had a 10″ barrel.  Why does this single-shot pistol feature on Wheelgun Wednesday, you might ask?  Because it was based on the Colt Officer’s Model frame.

Ed Brown has always been known as a manufacturer of high-end 1911-style pistols, however, within the past few years, they have been exploring polymer-framed modern handguns. Their catalog now includes a variety of parts and accessories for non-1911 pistols as well as the Fueled Series of custom S&W M&P pistols. Continuing the expansion into the polymer handgun market, Ed Brown has announced their new 9mm Glock magazines.

USPSA and IPSC are both very fun and engaging shooting sports that have a long laundry list of rules, regulations, and approved equipment. Part of this approved equipment also includes very strict criteria for each division that separates competitors to provide a more even playing field. Rock Island Armory’s first offering in the polymer-framed striker-fired pistol market -the  STK100 – has just received approval for the Production and Carry Optics divisions for both the IPSC and USPSA shooting organizations giving competitors access to yet another firearm. The Rock Island Armory STK100 was announced last year in June and is the first of its kind from RIA USA.

With the advancements in carry guns today, there are some really interesting models coming to market as well as some really cool aftermarket options for the next generation carry guns. With all the options on the market, there have been some arguments online about which model performs better and what’s the best bang for your buck. The two guns we have in question are the SIG Sauer P365XL Spectre Comp and the Parker Mountain Machine JTTC compensated P365. Both guns are great choices for their own reasons but it’s time to see what works best in the P365 platform. Let’s take a closer look at these two guns and see what does better when looking at the PMM JTTC Comp vs SIG Spectre Comp.

Wilson Combat in collaboration with SIG Sauer have released a new pistol – the  WCP320 Compact. Built with Wilson Combat’s P320 X-Compact grip module and a compact slide, the WCP320 Compact is the smallest P320 pattern pistol in Wilson Combat’s catalog. Let’s take a closer look.

Standing Manufacturing have announced their SG22 pistol, based on the classic Browning-designed Colt Woodsman. The two models feature a button magazine release, walnut target grips and target sights. Both pistols have 6 5/8 inch barrels, one with a blued barrel and frame and the other case colored engraved. The MSRP for the pistols starts at $999. Standard Manufacturing describe the SG22 as a limited production model.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all bout the rimfire firearm world and its many firearms, ammunitions, shooting sports, and history! Last time on The Rimfire Report we took a look at the very budget-friendly Heritage Arms Rough Rider 22 caliber rimfire revolver. That little revolver is apparently one of the best-kept secrets of the rimfire world as many of you have had similar enjoyable results as I did while shooting the revolver. However, when it comes to modern arms and training, nothing is quite as ubiquitous or common as America’s rifle, the AR15. Pete’s September 3rd SILENCER SATURDAY featured a full-auto CMMG 22LR AR-15 conversion kit. Humorously enough, I had already planned to do a review and overview of the CMMG Bravo 22LR AR-15 Conversion Kit for Rimfire Report and if it hadn’t been Labor Day weekend, you all would have gotten a double dose of CCMG rimfire goodness. Unfortunately, our overview today will be a much milder, semi-auto look at the conversion kit but the same warning that Pete aired last week will be aired here – be careful, this conversion kit is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Anyone who has ever loaded a double stack single feed magazine will confirm that it is not the easiest magazine type to load, to say the least. No wonder why magazine loaders of many different styles exist that make loading ammunition in such magazines easier. SPD MAGS of Kerrville TX is another company that offers a solution for this issue. They make handgun magazine internal parts replacement kits with a built-in mechanism that makes the loading easier. Let’s see how the SPD MAGS conversion kits work.

Beretta has announced the release of what I would call the logical next step for the 92 series of pistols – the Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optic pistol. This new addition to the 92X Performance family will still share the same steel Vertec Frame, Xtreme-S adjustable trigger, and of course its signature polymer carrying case. The new 92X Performance Carry Optic slide, however, will make use of Toni System Optic plates that will allow the end user to use most of the popular pistol red dot optics on the market today. Full details on the latest variant of the 92X Performance are posted below.

During our recent trip to B&T AG in Switzerland, B&T unveiled their new KH9 Covert.  This newest version will be made exclusively in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and will be imported into the U.S. in limited numbers as a pistol.  I had the opportunity to sit down with B&T executives while in Switzerland to talk about the new KH9 Covert.

The Civilian Marksmanship Program is gearing up to release another batch of US military surplus 1911 pistols. Round 3 began on September 1 and runs through September 30. The CMP 1911 program differs from traditional CMP rifle purchases but does have similar eligibility requirements.

A while back, we featured the work of a French gunsmith, Cedric, on TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday, in which he had worked his magic on a Smith & Wesson 617. Well, for one of his latest projects, he souped up a Smith & Wesson 64 revolver for a retired police officer that carried this revolver for years. Cedric said that this project involved a lot of polishing, adding a single gas port to the barrel, and replacing the rubber grips with the ever-beautiful Nill wood grips.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the new FN Hi-Power, which has been completely overhauled for 2022. Yes, FN has re-engineered and re-released the legendary, original Hi-Power wonder nine pistol, thought by many to be one of the best 9mm handguns ever made. Even though the Hi-Power was released in 1935, this pistol remains a staple around the world and is still the official sidearm of many nations and armies. FN discontinued the original Hi-Power in 2018 citing a lack of interest in the civilian market, but 4 years later, FN released a completely new version of the pistol, with the same styling and traditional appearance of the original, but integrating more modern features and build quality. Is the new FN worth your attention? Check today’s video to find out.

With the launch of the new Taurus GX4 XL underway, Viridian has already come to the market with GX4 XL compatible E Series red and green laser aiming sights for the pistol. The popular E Series pistol-mounted laser collection has been steadily expanding over the years to cover many popular models of firearm including all of the latest micro-compact 9mm and 380 ACP pistols modern concealed carriers are after.

Shooters who use compensators on their carry guns swear by them; directing the muzzle blast of a short, lightweight pistol can help to increase speed, accuracy, and control. It makes sense – the physics of mass, velocity and trajectories will dictate muzzle rise and the time it takes to get back on target. FN is announcing a new compensated 9mm carry pistol called the FN 509 CC Edge. Obviously focused on the concealed carry market, FN is bringing the use of compensators to the broader market, focusing on speed, accuracy, versatility, and control. Additional details can be found below.

Originally unveiled at IWA in 2016, the B&T TP380 is coming to the U.S. very soon.  This scaled-down version of the larger TP9 or MP9 is incredibly light and feeds from magazines varying in size from 15 to 30 rounds.  I had a chance to look over and shoot this gun while in Switzerland visiting B&T AG headquarters.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves looks at the ultra-compact, cyberpunky TP380. The TP380 is a .380 ACP pistol/PCC/SMG introduced by Swiss B&T (Brugger & Thomet) almost 10 years ago. Initially earmarked for the South American civilian market, B&T never obtained an export license for the guns and they sat on B&T’s shelves in Thun. However, B&T is planning on introducing the subcompact .380 ACP as a pistol in the US market by the end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023. James talks with Karl Brugger personally about the TP380 and gives you his first impressions.

The world of concealed carry has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. Gone are the days of massive bulky full metal firearms with horrid triggers in an effort to be armed. There are endless choices with infinite possibilities to custom your carry firearm to make it truly one of one. I recently picked up the SIG Sauer P365 Spectre Comp and enjoyed shooting it and as a result, I decided to purchase one of the PMM P365 comps to test out on my original P365 I don’t carry much anymore. Let’s take a closer look at the Parker Mountain Machine P365 JTTC Compensator.

Most firearms that make their way from private hands through the Rock Island Auction Company usually sell for anywhere between tens of thousands up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, a few select items often fetch much higher prices stretching all the way into seven-figure territory. We previously reported that Han Solo’s DL-44 Blaster pistol from the 1977 film Star Wars would be going up for auction at the end of August. With the conclusion of the August 2022 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction, we’ve finally got the results and were surprised to hear that the DL-44 Heavy Blaster pistol prop sold for a whopping $1,057,500. Full details and the results from a handful of other famous pieces will be posted below.

SIG Sauer has just announced that they’ll be expanding the list of customized offerings even further for the P320 lineup with the introduction of the new P320 RAZE 3.9″ Custom Works slide assembly. This new slide assembly will come with ready-to-mount optics, suppressor height night sights, a durable Nitron finish, and a removable flush-fit optics plate with top accessible screws in contrast to the bottom tensioned screws on other P320 slides. Full details are below!

Single Action Six Shooters are fun firearms that feature classic designs and a familiar manual of arms for many recreational shooters. However, a lot of these revolvers are chambered in expensive straight-wall cartridges which can make them expensive to feed. Taylor’s Firearms is attempting to fix that with the latest additions to their lineup with the introduction of the new TC9 series 9mm revolvers.

The debate of using factory self-defense ammo or hand loading your own ammo has been going on for quite a while. With ammo scarcity becoming a real problem in the last few years, the transition to reloading has been a popular choice to fill that void. Typically, in the past, older guys who enjoy shooting were the main ones doing reloads but with the ammo shortage, the idea of reloading has become more mainstream. Over the years, I have been on both sides of this issue and it’s a fairly interesting one to consider when looking at the big picture. Let’s take a closer look at factory ammo vs hand loads.

Shadow Systems has built a name for itself as being some of the best manufacturers for great feature-rich concealed carry pistols at a competitive price. Shadow Systems is now proud to announce their new less expensive line of striker-fired pistols with the introduction of the new FOUNDATION SERIES of MR920, XR930, and DR930 pistols. These new pistols feature sleek ergonomics, great shootablity, and “bet-your-life” reliability with a much more palatable price as long as you’re not obsessed with aesthetics and only want essential features for your carry pistol.

If handgun competitions on the weekends with a 2011 pistol is your jam, then Springfield Armory has announced a new offering to wet your whistle. Today, they have unveiled their new 1911 DS Prodigy AOS. This is a double-stack 1911-style handgun with an Agency Optic System (AOS) to fit all of your favorite, modern red dot optics.

The micro-compact 9mm concealed carry pistol market is really starting to give US customers an option for practically every style of concealed carry. Similarly, Taurus has been doing its best to meet the demands of the market while slowly but surely shoring up its quality control which has made them quite competitive despite its past reputation. Today Taurus is bringing a new pistol to market that gives concealed carriers access to yet another option for their daily carry pistol – the GX4 XL T.O.R.O. Similar to the release of the groundbreaking Glock 43X and subsequent release of the Glock 48, the Taurus GX4 XL increases the barrel length to give customers access to a longer sight radius and this time, it’s optics ready from the start. So today we’ll see what the extra inch of length that the GX4 XL has will offer to the customer looking for an affordable carry piece.

“Psst… hey kid, you want a revolver? Everyone’s doing it, you know you want to.” Welcome to another TFB Wheelgun Wednesday, where we explore the world of revolvers. This week’s edition will be more geared towards those who haven’t joined the revolver-owning cool kids, but we certainly want to hear from our regular wheelgunners to cover other reasons or considerations. For those readers that haven’t taken the leap, let us know what’s held you back. Let’s dig in to the top 5 reasons you should get a revolver!

Wilson Combat have announced a new pistol, the SFT9. Like their SFX9 or EDC X9 pistols, the new Wilson Combat SFT9 is based on the 1911 design but has a number of improved parts and new features that should make it more reliable and more adapted to modern shooters’ requirements. Let’s take a look at the features of the new Wilson Combat SFT9 pistol.

Smith & Wesson has just announced the release of a new iteration of their M&P9 M2.0 pistol dubbed M&P9 M2.0 METAL. As the model name suggests, the new pistol features a metal frame. The aluminum frame of the new M&P9 M2.0 METAL pistol is externally similar to its polymer counterpart and is compatible with standard M&P9 M2.0 slides, magazines, palm swells and holsters.

Hello and welcome to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, ammunition, and of course its rich history! Last week we took a close look at the Desert Tech Trek-22 bullpup conversion for the Ruger 10/22 Carbine. I like the Trek-22 and want to do some more testing with it down the road – perhaps even a dedicated assembly rather than just stuffing my off-the-shelf 10/22 carbine into it. I think the Trek-22 has a lot of potential and that we can increase its accuracy even with the sub-optimal optic mounting solution. The Trek-22 will definitely be back for more. This week we’re flipping the table from last week and testing out another pistol – this time courtesy of AllOutdoor.com writer Paul B. Paul came into town to enjoy the sweltering mid-south heat and humidity and he brought along a firearm I’ve actually never had a lot of trigger time with – the Heritage Manufacturing Rough Rider. Despite what I’ve heard about it, the Heritage Rough Rider has perhaps become my favorite Single Action Army (SAA) style rimfire revolver and today we’re going to take a look at it and compare it to one of my more recent reviews on the Ruger Wrangler series of revolvers.

ZEV Technologies has just announced the introduction of what has to be my favorite iteration so far of their G19 and G17 precision CNC milled slides. The new Cryo Slide is a utility-focused design featuring less of the typical speed cuts that you would find on other ZEV Tech slides and also adds an RMR-ready optics cut and different slide serrations to aid in clearing malfunctions or sending the first round of a fresh mag into the battery.