Posts Tagged ‘9mm’
Consider a Larger Gun for Concealed Carry
The size of a concealed carry gun should be as small as possible, right? Over the past several years, my opinion on this topic has changed quite a bit. My First Concealed Carry Gun: Around 14 years ago, the police department issued me a .40 Glock 22. At the time, there weren’t hundreds of holster…
Read MoreCanik Releases New Enhanced METE Line of Semi Auto Handguns
Canik released a new series of semi-auto handguns to market. The new is called Mete. Canik says the new Mete up brings enhancements to their well-received TP9 series of handguns. Canik, a manufacturer with Turkish origins, named the new Mete (pronounced Met-A) after a Mete Khan, who ruled the Xiongnu Empire until 174…
Read More3 Reasons I don’t Like Backup Guns
If your state allows you to carry than one gun, you may have thought about carrying a second as a backup gun (BUG). After all, don’t cops carry backup guns? If they do it, they must have good reasons. Here is my advice on carrying a backup gun and why I think it has…
Read MoreFor The New Gun Owner: 9mm VS .380 ACP
One of the most talked-about topics in the gun world is the never-ending caliber war. I usually try to avoid it if at all possible because it just causes arguments. Still, one of the most popular questions I hear revolves around caliber choice and “stopping power.” This time around, we discuss two of the …
Read MoreBrand-New Mossberg MC2c 9mm Handgun is Here, How Does it Compare to the MC1sc?
Mossberg follows up their 2019 release of the MC1sc sub-compact, 9mm handgun, with a new compact version called the MC2c. Here is a quick lo at the latest offering and a breakdown of its specs. MC1sc Vs. MC2c: The MC1sc is Mossberg’s version of the single-stack, sub-compact self-defense handguns such as the Glock 43, Ruger…
Read MoreRock Island Armory Release: STK100 Striker-Fired Handgun
Rock Island Armory is well-known for its single-action, 1911 handguns. Now they are venturing into the striker-fired market with the release of the STK100. Rock Island Armory (RIA) STK100: I haven’t had an opportunity to handle the new STK100, but it is a full-size handgun, according to the company website. It is chambered in 9mm…
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