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Jul 27, 2023 · 7 Revolvers in 9mm That are Perfect for Self Defense. When you think about a 9mm self-defense gun, you automatically think of a subcompact polymer-frame striker-fired pistol like those from...
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May 29, 2022 · Best 9mm Revolvers: Perfect for Self Defense. Not everyone is a fan of semi-autos, and given the enormous popularity of the 9mm, revolvers chambered in the cartridge make a lot of sense. Here...
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Mar 23, 2018 · In this episode of TFBTV, James has a look at Ruger's new/old 9mm revolver in the proven SP101 format. TFB's managing editor, Pete, was skeptical of the SP101 in 9mm.
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- Why Double Action?
- Double Action Carry Options
- A Modern Slim 9mm DA/SA
- The Past and Future of DA/SA
- Alternatives to Traditional Double Actions
Let’s start with a Cliff’s Notes version of the “why” behind DA/SA for those of you who might be new here. It all boils down to safety and risk management. We would all like to think that unintentional discharges only happen to people who are untrained or stupid. But the truth is that any one of us can become distracted at the wrong moment or fatig...
As far as double action only semi-autos, the market has spoken and it doesn’t want them. The Sig P250 had a lot of promise, but sales were not great and they were discontinued. DAO revolvers are still fairly common, but that’s a completely different conversation. Among the few DAO hammer-fired semi-autos still in production, most are pocket pistols...
Nearly every major gun company makes at least one slim 9mm. Only one of them is double action/single action. And it’s bigger than any of the others. Springfield Armory released the XD-Ein 2017. It’s an 8+1 single stack. They offer it with three different barrel lengths. Whatever the designers had to do to fit the double action mechanism in there fo...
Ironically, many years before the current demand for slim 9mm pistols, Smith & Wesson made a slim-ish subcompact DA/SA called the CS9. Some of you might remember a few years ago that I carried a Smith 3953 for a while. That was the DAO version of the 3913, which was the big brother of the CS9. It was a little bigger than a Glock 43 and significantl...
Fortunately, double actions are not the only pistols that offer additional safety features. Plenty of striker-fired and single-action only pistols come with manual thumb safeties. I’ve found that a double action trigger is less likely to get in my way on the first shot than a manual safety. Beginners don’t always do well with them. But, personally,...
Feb 7, 2024 · In double-action it is smooth and lighter than most production modes, vastly improving the 986’s accuracy. At the same tick, shot-to-shot, the revolver is quick thanks to an overtravel stop that ensures efficiency in rapid-fire.
Apr 10, 2013 · Overall * * * * *. The New Agent is a niche piece. It’s not something you’d bring to the range to for precision practice, but it’s mighty fun to shoot. It’s a purpose-built concealed carry handgun that shoots a big slow projectile with a proven history as a man-stopper.
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What is a VP9 handgun?
May 15, 2023 · HK VP9 Specs & Features. As I mentioned earlier, the VP9 is a 9mm striker-fired, polymer handgun. It measures 7.34-inches in total length with a 4.09-inch barrel and tips scales at around 25-ounces. From front to back, you’ll notice the VP9’s got some relatively aggressive forward slide serrations.
