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Kimber’s Solo Carry DC Pistol (Gun Review)

- Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Kimber The Solo Carry DC Pistol offers more than the earnest look like. Additionally create a better pistol for those who choose to defend themselves through concealed carry. Solo line pistol and Carry solo DC in particular, you have to rethink what should subcompact pistol.

For almost all manufacturers, construction subcompact 9mm pistol weapon with the means to build polymer framework. Kimber, however, do not follow the pack. When Kimber release a line of subcompact Solo 9mm pistol in 2011, he decided to build a solo with an aluminum frame. But the all-metal chassis Traditionally, the assumption is that the metal means extra weight. Not so in the case of The Solo Carry DC Pistol. Pistol weighs 17 ounces unloaded, which is less than most polymers framed 9mm pistol of such subcompact competitors.

 

Deep-Cover Nine

The Solo Carry DC Pistol Solo took the basic design and improve the treatment Carry Melt, durbale diamond like carbon coating (DLC) on the slide and barrel, and a self-lubricating finish KimPro II. He also has serrations strap, handle Micarta boxes Meprolight tritium night sights. 1911 A shooter can easily pass through solo and do not need to relearn the new platform since Kimber choose to seek the safety of thumb, slide stop and magazine release button in the same place as they were in the 1911 pistol.

The Solo Carry DC Pistol, like all weapons Solo, using an operating system with a short recoil locking tab at the top of the barrel which is locked in a knife, a design similar to 1911 CZ 75 or Browning Hi-Power. No bushings, but the barrel is flared at the muzzle for a tight fit in the front of the blade. One, two pieces of solid recoil rod guide is used, which leads to Solo Carry DC precision.

Firing mechanism is described as double action only (DAO) trigger style, but with a configuration striker striker-fired. The trigger feels like a coherent, non-stacking Dual Action (DA) fine gun. Lightweight aluminum frame coupled to a slide in stainless steel and stainless steel tubes. The overall length of the gun is 5.5 inches and only 1.14 inches wide, so it is very pocket friendly.

 

Micro Defender

6 + 1 The ability to create incredible weapons Carry DC alone in a defensive situation. The magazine is flush, keeping the butt and no good area teaser mag. Eight rounds extended magazines are also available.

The (Deep Cover) is "DC" designation well worth it, because the weapon is very smooth and soft, but the blade offers plenty of shopping so it can be handled with ease. Which is important because many subcompact 9mm pistol had strong springs back, Bring Solo DC included. Small pistol and a strong return springs can squeeze a slide of a task, especially for someone with less hand strength. Knives feature similar to the serrations rear serrations on Kimber 1911s, making it easy to build the slide.

Expulsion hole width and tapered, which provides empty thrown by an external extractor easily. A port of the loaded chamber indicator allows the user to see in the living room to round or empty cases. It is actually a small hole in the top of the cylinder head, 00 o'clock position. Tritium night sights Meprolight three points dovetailed into the slide. Serrated aluminum frame, front and rear straps and provide excellent adhesion without blisters. Thin gripping panels made of Micarta boxes. As the strap serrations, they provide a solid grip without bite. Solo Carry DC Magazine slanted wells, which makes it easier to load a single magazine pile.

The slide working as well in 1911, but much smaller is size. Practical Manual safety also similar to 1911, but again much smaller and without grip and ambidextrous. Thumb safety locks the trigger and slide. Smooth release button ambidextrous, too, and it takes little effort to propose a magazine. This is great because you do not want to accidentally emptied a magazine for concealed carry.

Weapons guide recommends a break in the shooting period of at least 24 rounds of 124 grains or heavier balls. I always read the manual of my cannon. In fact, I used to write technical manuals for the US Navy. They were written and published for a reason. The Solo Carry DC Pistol has been designed for optimum performance using plants hollow point (HP) ammunition with balls weighing between 124 or 147 grains, and Kimber recommends premium brands such as Federal Hydra-Shok JHPs, Remington Golden Saber JHPs or Hornady TAP JHPs.

Kimber shows that the type of 9mm ammunition subcompact can perform in solo, with a lighter ball can reduce the cycle time of the slide, which could mean a failure to feed, and the conflicting pressures of poor quality ammunition can harm the function. I also clean all Solo per 500 rounds uses.

 

Time span

with ammunition on hand to meet the requirements of heavy balls and included 147 JHPs cereals Atlanta Arms, Winchester NATO WFSJ JHPs Winchester 124 grain and 147 grain. My tester came with a gun flush, six-shot magazine and extended by eight-shot magazine. Both tests were performed in stainless steel. Eight round extended magazine used basic polymer that increases the length of the handle The Solo Carry DC Pistol, gives the sensation of a full-sized without having to bend my finger in the ass. Several subcompact pistol magazines can be difficult to load, but I found the single DC Carry magazines do not chew my mother last lap even fairly easy to load. Squeeze hands slide with force pinch-pull method and necessary; it is easier to collect the knife with full pronation management.

Pull 9mm subcompact with a heavy load as required in a single Carry DC can be rough on the hands. Sharp decline and catchy bike can rub a finger in and out of the trigger guard, making extended shooting uncomfortable. In this case, this weapon is surprise. He SNAP but soft hand. With an extended magazine, I could better understand the pistol. Group I off-hand is also better, but that brings DC Solo is designed for concealed carry, and I give the magazine flush because the time goes on trips.

Solo Carry DC adapt to hand well, with my little fingers placed comfortably under the buttocks. The trigger is very smooth and even in the press. There is a little bit of take-up at the start of the press and smooth traction average of 7.3 pounds, but it feels much lighter. Traction long, which is fine for a defensive weapon that might be used when your system looted adrenaline.

Night view of sensible on weapons hidden weapon of attack will most likely take place in darkness rather than light. Thirdly green, bright spots are also quick to line up in the dark because they at noon.

The final shot

What surprised me is very accurate The Solo Carry DC Pistol for a subcompact pistol. I averaged 2.25 inch groups at 15 yards. When shooting speed, open group, but remained the center of mass is very feasible because of the trigger gun, overcoming textured and good serrations for frontstrap and backstrap.

My hand remains in place without having to "gorilla grip" pistol. I always get a little itchy with a two-handed grip on small arms. I do not want to thumb my non-shooting hand is so close to the mouth, especially with the re-catchy. That's not a problem, however, with this weapon.

Since 2011, Kimber helped redefine the market for subcompact 9mm pistol, series 1911 weapons have been formulating this category. With The Solo Carry DC Pistol, Kimber has created an accurate, pistols designed for concealed carry.

For more information on the The Solo Carry DC Pistol, visit kimberamerica.com or call 888-243-4522.

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Walther’s PPX SD 9mm Handgun (Gun Review)

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Walther recently introduced several new handguns aimed at the law enforcement market. One of these new pistols is the PPX. Available in 9mm or .40 S&W, the PPX is also available in a threaded-barrel SD version in 9mm, which I received for testing. As soon as I opened the box, I realized that the PPX SD is ideal for hostage-rescue missions.

What do I mean by the term “hostage-rescue” pistol? One of the things our training team learned while setting up and conducting aircraft hostage-rescue scenarios at the 727 Counter-Terror Training Unit was that, in the close confines of tubular spaces like aircraft, where the hostages and hostage-takers can co-mingle, the use of even short-barreled, shoulder-fired arms could be problematic. While we would have a couple of officers enter with ARs to serve as “long cover” during the training, most of the entry guys used their handguns. The majority of the time that I was on SWAT, I preferred my duty handgun to a rifle for entries. I was confident in my ability to deliver accurate and effective rounds with it, especially in the tight spaces one normally finds oneself in when entering houses or apartments.

A hostage-rescue pistol then is one that is absolutely reliable and can place tight groups of rounds accurately and quickly into the head area of a human silhouette target. The most effective target area is roughly between the eyes, or as close as you can get to it. A capable hostage-rescue pistol is controllable enough so that the fear of striking an innocent with a stray round is very, very small. Small enough that the risk is outweighed by the immediate need to end the situation the hostage-taker has caused.

 

Gun Details

Featuring a steel magazine with a 16-round capacity in 9mm, the PPX SD is a departure from the slightly more compact PPQ that I previ-ously reviewed, in that the former is a hammer-fired pistol rather than being striker-fired, like the latter.

The hammer system on the PPX SD is not what I consider a traditional hammer-fired system, either—you cannot cock the hammer by pulling it back. It is recessed in the rear of the slide so that the hammer can travel through its arc, but there is no spur, or need for one, since the trigger pull is light. The hammer travel is part of the trigger cycle, and the hammer is only controlled by

the trigger. Also unlike the PPQ, there is no trigger safety lever on the PPX SD. The PPX SD’s trigger face is smooth and flat, which is conducive to good control. The really unique part of the trigger cycle and action is that Walther rates the overall trigger pull of the PPX at 6.5 pounds, and I suppose it might be if you count the initial take-up as part of the pull measurement in a complete stroke. There is about a half-inch of take-up in the trigger before the hammer begins to engage and move back. But, if you take up the slack to the point where the hammer will start to roll back beyond the rear of the slide, pause and then complete the stroke, the remainder of the stroke is in the 3-pound range. That is because the automatic safety mechanisms are disengaged as the slack is taken up, leaving only the very short hammer arc and fall. There is no repeat-strike capability, and the hammer is only cocked by movement of the slide—either manually or during the firing cycle.

What I like about this type of hammer system is that it gives you a visual indicator of where you are in the drawstroke when a controlled, accurate shot is called for—one that must, without fail, fall in between the “running lights” of a hostage-taker and not endanger the hostage.

Other details of the PPX SD are fairly standard for modern Walther semi-automatic pistols and are what is expected on a modern duty pistol. Although the Walther website says that the slide release is ambidextrous, the slide release on my -sample was located on the standard side for right-handed shooters with no capability of being reversed. However, the magazine release button can be reversed to better accommodate left-handed shooters. The slide has both front and rear cocking serrations, although I don’t use front serrations—they put your hand too close to the muzzle when “press checking” to see if there is a round in the chamber. In order to assist with ascertainin]g if the chamber is loaded (or at least if there is a cartridge case in the chamber) there is a loaded-chamber viewport hole drilled into the barrel hood. Unlike other pistols in Walther’s and other manufacturers lines, there is no capability for adjusting the grip’s backstrap. Even if there had been a way to do so, I wouldn’t have changed the backstrap. The grip is ergonomic, comfortable and fit my hand fine. I think most users will feel the same way.

The polymer sights are in a three-dot configuration. In my experience, polymer sights hold up just fine and do not rust. The rear sight is drift adjustable for windage.

While the front of the triggerguard is not recurved, as was popular in the 1980s and 1990s, its flat face is serrated in case you like to put your weak-hand index finger on it while firing. It’s not a necessary feature, as most shooters have realized that putting your finger in such a position will pull the pistol and your shots towards your weak side while firing. I personally don’t recommend the technique.

Steel components of the PPX are Tennifer impregnated, which provides the ultimate in rust resistance, as the process goes below the surface of the metal for protection. Tennifer does not wear off, and no pistol that I have owned or used that is treated with it has ever rusted.

 

Walther PPX SD 9mm Range Time

A visit to the range revealed no surprises, which is why Walther is at the top of my list in terms of polymer-framed duty pistols. I fired three different types of 9mm loads through it, most from a distance of 30 feet: Sig Sauer’s Elite Performance 124-grain JHPs, ZVS 115-grain FMJs from Century Arms and Hornady’s Critical Defense 115-grain FTX rounds. As I like to do with modern firearms, I pulled the PPX SD straight from the box, wiped off the excess surface oil and began testing it by shooting it over my chronograph. All three loads functioned as expected (flawlessly) with no problems in feeding, extraction or ejection. The Sig Elite ammo registered a high velocity of 1,197 fps and a low of 1,139 fps, yielding an average velocity of 1,170 fps. The ZVS ran a high velocity of 1,148 fps and a low velocity of 1,127 fps, with an average velocity of 1,138 fps. The Hornady Critical Defense was the speed champion with a high reading of 1,227 fps and a low of 1,192 fps. The average velocity for the Hornady ammunition was 1,208 fps. The Sig Elite ammo proved to be the most accurate of the group.

One of the qualities in particular that stood out on the PPX SD was the lack of felt recoil. Yes, I was shooting a 9mm, but in smaller pistols with full-power loads, 9mm recoil is noticeable. Not so with the PPX SD. Its slightly larger polymer frame, combined with its 27.2-ounce unloaded weight, soaks up any recoil that even the hottest 9mm load may generate. I personally prefer the 9mm over the .40 for duty use. While I can handle the .40 with no problem, it generates more recoil, is harder on guns, is more expensive and has not been proven to be substantially more effective against human targets than the 9mm with modern loads. This may explain why the FBI has gone back to the 9mm for duty use from the .40 and the earlier 10mm. If I were only limited for some reason to FMJ rounds like citizens and off-duty cops in the People’s Republic of New Jersey, then I would take the .40 or the .45 over the 9mm, but since I live in Ohio, I can stick with the 9mm.

I started out with some two-handed, slow-fire strings at 30 feet. It took a while to get used to the unique trigger. Understand that the trigger is not a problem, but it is a bit different. In rapid fire, the full-length stroke provides good control and delivers the rounds dead-center into the silhouette like any pistol of this type. But once you learn to “two-stage” the trigger and take up the slack, that’s where the PPX SD shines and its potential as a hostage-rescue pistol emerges. Using that technique, I was able to consistently land quick double-taps at 30 feet within an inch and a half in the center of the silhouette’s head—exactly the kind of control and accuracy one needs in that ultimate moment of truth. It will be particularly important for any user to keep their finger on the frame of the PPX SD until they are ready to shoot.

A fellow officer friend of mine allowed me to use his SWR Trident-9 sound suppressor for some additional testing at a local police department indoor range. The Trident-9 spun onto the threaded muzzle smoothly, and we moved the target down to the 30-foot mark. I did not have any subsonic ammunition available at the time, so we ran the PPX SD with standard Winchester “White Box” 124-grain FMJs. The Trident-9 cut the sound signature down significantly. We weren’t able to take our ear protection off to really check the sound reduction, as there were other officers on the range firing un-suppressed weapons, but I feel our hearing wouldn’t have suffered had we been able to remove our ear protection. There was a bit more noise downrange from the supersonic bullets than there would have been with subsonic ammo. The PPX SD again cycled flawlessly, and its accuracy was unaffected. The officers that tested the suppressed PPX SD—all tactical operators—agreed that the trigger seemed to be ideal for a pistol that could be utilized for hostage-rescue or dynamic-entry SWAT missions.

 

Walther PPX SD 9mm Final Notes

Would there be anything I would change about the PPX? There are two things. I would put a ridge or a “bump” atop the slide release lever for additional purchase by the thumb or finger when releasing the slide. I would also prefer precision, fully adjustable sights with a single white-dot front sight and no dots on the rear. Other than that, I’m good. In fact, the Walther PPX SD’s MSRP of $425 seems like a steal for such a capable, high-quality pistol.

For more information, visit Waltherarms.com or call 479-242-8500.

Tags: 10mm / 1991 / Handguns / Review

Rock Island Armory’s TAC ULTRA 10mm 1911 (Pistol Review)

- Monday, July 27, 2015

Chambering 1911 10mm and can do. Classic platform designed for .45 ACP, captured about 21,000 psi with 230 rounds of ammunition slug. In the late 1920s, the weapon was satisfied with the .38 Super, which has about 36,000 psi, depending on the load. Enter 1911 to 10mm and you talked about the maximum pressure in the range of 37,500 psi. That is the design of an old Pistol rocking, but not with the Rock Island Armory TAC Ultra.

Call me a little biased, but with each new 1911 I manipulate, one of the first tests I realized what I call the "test toys." I shook the gun and listen to all the loose parts. TAC Ultra is silence. When I look for any play between the blades and chassis, nothing but a tight fit. TAC Ultra produced in the city of Marikina in the Philippines by Armscor. The 1911s to enter the GI Armscor Pistol 1911 Affordable style. The TAC Series line raises the bar. The TAC Ultra particular, is equipped with all the features that we had to wait in a queue for an extended beaver, 1911, an ambidextrous thumb safety, and better distribute the magazine, to name a few.

TAC Ultra uses a system of 70 series, so there is no internal security of the striker as in the series in 1911 80. Some purists, myself included, prefer the series 70. The trigger feels cleaner and sharper than systems that use triggers to control safety devices such as in the series and a slide 80. Slide stops forged.

TAC Ultra using cannon design one piece guide rod and distribute bull with a traditional barrel sleeve. This configuration increases the accuracy of the gun, and also makes for field stripping procedure is slightly different. When the gun in battery, flare bull barrel lock up the muzzle, with a tight fit in the slide, and rear locking tab is locked in as a typical knife in 1911, made a tight Pistol bank vaults. The barrel is made of stainless steel and have an integrated power strip as Clark private barrel. Path integral fully support the case of direct eat up the tower on a hill; there is no gap between the frame and barrel bullet nose to survive.

Slide sport subtle logo on the back of the rear inclined grooves Armscor; No serration tilt at the mouth end of the slider, too. The top of the slide round like IM-style weapons. Handlebar that fits in place, and has a fiber optic tube that sucks small reddish orange light available. In dim to dark conditions, the handlebar is more difficult to see, but it is the nature of optical fiber handlebar. Adjustable rear sights are dovetailed into the slide and radical dehorning. In fact, there is no hint of sharp edges in the rear view, which has two white dots and a square notch. View of the back is in contact with the back of the blade for maximum viewing distance. A small flat-blade screwdriver and a sense of direction that is necessary to customize the site. No arrows to show the direction of view adjustment, but there are indicators that show signs of coming left / right movement of the view. Click accurate and have confidence in the adjustment. In use, the site is very good. They do not lose their zero, even with constant load pounding 10mm.

"When I go to the target, I was stunned. The TAC Ultra grouped values ​​bullet magazine in an impressive group."

The frame has a full cover that allows the attachment of a laser or light through Picatinny style rail. Railed part of the receptor to be improved, and the extra weight helps tame recoil of some 10mm. Serrations and boxes semi frontstrap polymer housing assistance for grip and control of these animals. The upswept beaver allows a higher grip on the gun without fear hammer bite. Retarder is also sized so that even with some less than perfect grip security will be released. Palu framework offers a lot of grip to arm and disarm the hammer and so far, ambidextrous thumb safety work exclusively with either a positive click when changing your thumb. The trigger also frame and long vertical lines so that your finger is placed on the trigger. It is adapted to be controlled by a small hex screw in the face of the trigger. The trigger was a little bit of pick up and before creep rupture. The trigger is good. She burst on average 4.8 pounds.

Operator II adhesion panel has an aggressive pattern of a golf ball near the outer edge they finally close frontstrap diagonal cuts in retreat. A thumb rest allows quick and easy access to the release of the magazine for a refill of high speed magazine. At first glance, I thought the deal was too aggressive to 10mm, but they do not. Even after the shooting extended, palms no worse for wear. TAC funnel Ultra also sports magazine clip to stick frames and held by screws of the handle panel. Funnel which requires basepads to be installed in the magazine so that you can slam home with the palm of your hand until I accelerated refill.

Two eight-round magazine that came with a gun; Both have a metal body and followers. I do not bust my thumb load these magazines, and both magazines came with basepads mounted on rubber. When sitting, about 0.13 inches
basepad extend below the mag. I like to fit almost flush installation. Done parkerized entire Pistol executed properly and underrated.

 

TAC ULTRA 10mm Time span

Three brands of ammunition used for the work ranges: two counts of driving and the cost of defense. Training costs consist of grains federal American Eagle WFSJ 180 and PMC-200 grain FMJ Bronze-TC. I also use personal defense round of federal loaded 180 Hydra-Shok JHPs grains. All ammunition perfect ride through TAC Ultra. To test the precision I placed a target 25-yard and used my beach bag as a break. TAC Ultra favored charging American Eagle on the PMC, hands down. Always test a variety of ammunition in your weapon; You never know what brand or weight ball, he will perform with, so do your due diligence. I know I am preaching to the choir.

When I pull the cartridge federal, I had to lift his head and look at the target. The shot felt good, but I can not see where they hit. When I go to the target, I was stunned. TAC Ultra grouped value bullet magazine in an impressive group. Six of the eight holes that touch; five creates a big hole. "What is this weapon?" I wondered. TAC Ultra retreat with very restrained. I think the cover extended protection has helped reduce muzzle shake and made me the target. In rapid fire, Pistol pedaling fast, as you would expect a hot lap as 10mm. I needed hiking boots to get an empty box removed from the gun.

I'm not sure what the long term effects will be in the firing of 10mm Rock Island Armory TAC Ultra, but I'm curious. Maybe I should stay and find out.

For more information on the Tac Ultra, visit us.armscor.com or call 775-537-1444.

Tags: 1991 / Cylinder & Slide / Handguns / Review

Cylinder & Slide’s Trident II 1911 (gun Review)

- Saturday, July 18, 2015

Trident is a Trident, which in mythology, is associated with both Neptune and Poseidon. It is also the center of the emblem of the US Navy Special Warfare, where he was arrested by a golden eagle with an anchor and rock is loaded pistol. Badges represent the values ​​and mission of the Navy SEAL community core. He is also the namesake of a custom 1911 Cylinder & Slide (C & S).

History C & S 1911 Trident II began in 2009, when Bill Laughridge, founder and president of the company, it teaches custom classes Pistolsmithing 1911 in Virginia. One of his students are active duty SEAL who has an affinity for 1911. At this school, students share experiences with fine sand, known as "moon dust" which poison the equipment Iraq, Afghanistan and other anonymous places. This discussion has been the catalyst that sends Laughridge on a quest to find a suitable finish for 1911 which will not attract sand, dust and other impurities. Discussions also leads to a set of specifications for 1911 will be reliable in harsh environments with minimal maintenance. In honor of the Naval Special Warfare warriors, Laughridge appointed Trident gun.

It is important to note that Trident did not destroy the earth and do not have a revolutionary new features. What makes the difference is the script Trident. But, citing Laughridge, "The devil is in the details." Any modifications and components have been carefully assessed to ensure maximum durability and reliability in the harshest environments in the world. It is this philosophy, supported by real-world experience, which defines the Trident apart from many other 1911s.

The original Trident Springfield 1911A1 warehouse used as the basic platform. Trident Springfield provides proof of concept, and C & S has built and sold a large number of pistols. As the project has grown Trident, basic pistol Springfield delivery problem. Laughridge took the decision to move to a completely custom gun built using C & S OEM slide and frame.

A1 version of the Trident II is a 5-inch models with integral Picatinny rail governments wells magazines and accessories. A2 variant configuration of the standard 5-inch model of government without an accessory rail. Finally, Trident II is a weapon Commander A3 size and does not have the same mag rail or accessory.

 

SEAL STEEL

After testing the original Trident for a gun battle in 2010, I was very pleased to see the new and improved version. Trident basic features of the original have been preserved, and it is important to note that all the major components of the Trident II C & S OEM parts. Critical internal parts CNC machined aluminum or made of forged and heat treated everywhere. Each party is subject to strict control and subject to violence assessment using Rockwell test machine. Surprisingly, Trident II does not contain MIM parts.

To understand the concept of Trident, need to examine the main changes and component selection. Part of my test pistol, A1 variant has an integral accessory rail that has been corrected to the dimensions of standard MIL-spec. Frontstrap is to increase the gripping surface dotted machine. Selected stippling of the grid for several reasons. Dotted provide good positive gripping surface without flaws grid, which can trap dirt, skin or blood and are difficult to clean. Grid also tend to undermine the speed and can be dented and damaged. Another small detail and often overlooked involves shares socket when not installed, tends to come back when removing stock. C & S partner correct and challenge bushing to prevent this problem. Barrel spring steel enclosure has a cable loop hidden and dashed and completely mixed into the frame and a good magazine.

Slide has a front and rear cocking serrations for easy cycling and press check. The 5-inch barrel C & S is a drop-in adjustable with finger tight barrel sleeve is opened to increase reliability. This combination gives the Trident II, on average, an accuracy of 2 inches to 25 yards. The ejection port is lowered, and the leading edge increased to allow for the expulsion of unfired rounds safe. C & S uses an extractor machine checked for proper heat treatment, and then converted and rounded and tense. The firing pin diameter hole was opened in the original specification .45.

External controls including safety C & S beavertail grip with palm swell that is mounted and specially modified. Hammers break cut and expanded to prevent the accumulation of dirt in the recess and block the gun. Ambidextrous thumb safety is a broader concept that C & S has reduced the width of the palette. Status indicators decreased and white color coded to indicate when the safety engaged and red if the safety is in the "off". I wonder why the first point of the fire control conditions are color-coded, but the former Special Forces operator and gunsmith Larry Vickers is one of the first to use red dots / white in the red for 1911. "fire" and white "safe "internationally accepted indicator of a lot of weapons. This is a nice personal touch to the gun. The slide stop Greider is a design that provides a solid advantage to both drop when charging and manual slide lock the slide back.

C & S which have been solid, the average length of the trigger with a solid shoes and stainless steel arch. It also comes with an internal overtravel stop. The average length of the trigger allows plenty of room to carry Trident II with gloves in cold weather. Triggers less dense three holes in a fashion that can attract debris and contributed to the damage. The trigger of the gun broke my test net 4.75 pounds without overshoot.

Trident II has a rear view heinie Ledge with flange tilt at the front edge of the blade. Home "Strong" for C & S has been specifically developed for the Trident project. High handlebars side expanded at the base, eliminating the weak point of 90 degrees was found in traditional designs. This provides a more robust design for harsh operating environments. A Trijicon tritium insert surrounded by a white circle for the acquisition of more positive in various conditions.

Frames, slides and all major components of the Trident II is covered with a layer of nickel-boron. This allows the gun to function in harsh environments, with little or no lubrication. Dust and dirt are the enemies of all firearms, and the 1911s was known not run properly without proper lubrication on the tracks, the barrel lid and spout. Nickel-boron PVD finish provides lubrication and anti-corrosion properties are remarkable. In addition, carbon deposits and fouling does not stick finish, which makes cleaning easier.

After the Trident II construction is complete, but before being sent to complete the test-firing pistol is 15 yards to examine both the function and reliability. It is at this stage that the view of the front blade is cut to zero completely with 230 grain FMJ ammunition. Stang is then removed and sent to a white circle and Trijicon tritium insert. The other components are then ready to be coated with nickel boron. Once all the pieces are returned, the gun and then reassembled and reinstalled sites. The gun was test-fired a second time to end the control function and the zero confirmed. Test firing is done by July 3 rounds, nickel boron coated magazine delivered with a gun. During the process, a minimum of 56 turns is pulled through each gun. Although this process is both expensive and time consuming, ensures the reliability of each Trident II.

 

Ready Range

I was very fortunate to receive the first production of Trident II to this assessment. The bill was also keen to get feedback early because it was the first pistol built on a new frame and slide. During testing, I saw two small problems. The first is that the rear edge under the thumb of security necessary to remove the sharp edges rounded off. The second item involves fire control and pull the trigger. Nickel-boron completed resulting in a very smooth trigger that feels lighter than measured 4.25 pounds. Two of them are very minor issues but Laughridge feel they are important enough for everyone to be sent to the gun production.

No one's surprise, the Trident II proved reliable at 100 percent with a variety of ammunition. I even gun defatted and ran in a completely dry state in an effort to encourage the damage. I tested the Trident II with three charges at a distance of 25 yards. Barnes 185 grain + P TSX ASYM precision munitions produce 973 frames per second speed and a better group of 1.75 inches. Weapons PNW 185 Tac Ops ball while copper grains is similar to the design Barnes TSX. He produced a speed of 977 frames per second and groups better than 1.95 inches. Finally, I tested 230 grain loads Bonded personal defense of Winchester, which is an average of 924 fps and produce a better group of 2.10 inches.

 

Soldiers year

The fact that the customs in 1911 is still the first choice of many soldiers at this time is a tribute to John Moses Browning and his unwavering creation. Actually, Trident II is no different from the original design of Browning. However, modern production technology, quality parts and certain changes that allow the design of a 100-year continues to be relevant. Although the 1911s are more expensive on the market, I am not sure that there is more reliable. Trident II is designed specifically to fit into danger. Whether in the deserts of Iraq, the mountains of Afghanistan or the Main Street, USA, Trident II is ready for any mission.

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Tags: 1991 / Handguns / Pistol / Sig Sauer

Sig Sauer 1911 Pistols For EDC, Competition

- Monday, July 13, 2015

Hello,.,. folks of Max Guns Issue, this particular day i will presented to you about 12 Sig Sauer 1911 Pistol For EDC, Competition.

Sig Sauer GSR 1911 first presented in 2004. Not only combines aesthetics and last Sig Sig-profile heritage slide, for example, but also incorporated deSign features to improve the performance of global platforms in 1911.

Sig using an external extractor in all its 1911s, since 1911 the standard extractor is one of the weak points of the deSign and external extractors are more reliable. That is why most modern weapons using an external extractor. All 1911s Sig also use a series of 80 requires a trigger mechanism to be fully pressed to the back to allow the hammer to strike the firing pin. Even the "action" of the 1911s Sig Sauer integrate barrel quality match and trigger to improve their performance and accuracy.

The Sig Sauer 1911s built in the United States since the first day. All Sig 1911s, as with almost all the firearms from the company, which is made in Newington, New Hampshire. Last year, Sig Sauer is the second largest seller of 1911s in the United States behind only Kimber-and they are a close second.

War Horse Elite

Sig Sauer Model 1911s offers four sizes: size, carry, compact and ultra-compact. In this measure, many options and finishes available to meet the needs of end users, including competition shooting, defense weapons hidden or task LE. The fact is that the other Sig Pistol, double action / single action (DA / SA) traditional path Pistol, which is popular with US law enforcement and elite forces unit. Meanwhile, Sig 1911s has also been adopted by law enforcement. In 2012, the Texas Department of Public Safety Special Operations Group adopts TacOps Sig Pistol in .45 ACP as an official body. The Special Operations Group is a tactical unit entities, including Texas Ranger Special Weapons and Tactics team, Texas Ranger and reconnaissance team SWAT team. The agency wants TacOps been large caliber Pistol capable of making fast and accurate tracking shots. After intense durability and environmental testing, TacOps Pistol elected. Officers institutions have the opportunity to wear TacOps in .45 ACP or those issued Sig Sauer P226 DAK at 357 SIG, so let’s see the below list.

SIG SAUER 1911 TACOPS:

Caliber: .357 SIG, .45 ACP
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Ergo XT
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA
• Finish: Nitron • Capacity: 8+1
• MSRP: $1,213

SIG SAUER 1911 TACOPS is a full-size Pistol that has a low-profile night Sights, an integral accessory rail, ambidextrous safety and panel Ergo handle XT. Like all full Sig 1911s, he used a 5-inch barrel, checkered flat spring housing and eight round magazine. TacOps TB comprises a threaded barrel for use with noise suppression.

SIG SAUER 1911 NICKEL RAIL:

Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Polymer
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA
• Finish: Nitron • Capacity: 8+1
• MSRP: $1,185

SIG SAUER 1911 NICKEL RAIL have nickel finish on stainless steel and PVD part contrasts with vector control and custom brown black handle. A stainless steel magazine and at night view of the low profile and integral Picatinny rail is also a standard on this nickel finishes gun.

SIG SAUER 1911 SCORPION:

Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Hogue G10
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA
• Finish: Flat Dark Earth
• Capacity: 8+1 • MSRP: $1,213

SIG SAUER 1911 SPARTAN:

Caliber: .45 ACP, 10mm
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Hogue Spartan
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA
• Finish: Bronze nitron
• Capacity: 8+1 • MSRP: $1,356

SIG SAUER 1911 Spartan and SIG SAUER 1911 Scorpio is a full-sized model of the popular Pistols, because it stands out is completed and because, at their core, they are reliable 1911s artificial Sig. SIG SAUER 1911 Scorpio has a flat dark earth Cerakoted frame and slide. It had a light meal with a trigger pull of 5 pounds and Magwell Hogue Grip set, which combines panel G10 grip and a good extension of the housing spring in an integrated magazine to magazine rapid change. A threaded barrel SIG SAUER 1911 Scorpio models are also available.

SIG SAUER 1911 EMEPEROR SCORPION

Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Piranha G10
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA
• Finish: Flat Dark Earth + Black
• Capacity: 8+1 • MSRP: $1,213

SIG SAUER 1911 Emperor Scorpion has a very similar configuration of SIG SAUER 1911 Scorpion but with PVD Earth slide frame and flat magazine frame black , and also the trigger frame written in it. The "oiled bronze" Spartan arrival and the words "Molon Labe" ("come and take them") are listed on the slide and the handle made of this in SIG SAUER 1911 stand out from the pack. Its features include frame hammer and trigger a low profile night Sights, a magazine well and handle custom SIG SAUER 1911 Spartan steel. The SIG SAUER 1911 TacOps and SIG SAUER 1911 Scorpio are available with a unique profile Sig slide or in the configuration of "classic" round for more recognized and sliding flat face.

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SIG SAUER 1911 STX:

Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Burled maple
• Sights: Adjustable combat night
• Action: SA
• Finish: Nitron, stainless
• Capacity: 8+1 • MSRP: $1,213

SIG SAUER 1911 STX smoothly come from Custom Shop Sig, and loaded with features such as sliding nitrones steel and natural setting for the two-tone look accentuated by burr maple wood handle. Armament polite graffiti, and the top of the slide is milled flat and crowned with adjustable combat night Sights. Additional features include good magazine 25 grid lines per inch on frontstrap in box 20 lines per inch in the spring housing, and the entire gun dehorning for convenient carrying and without handles.

SIG SAUER 1911 NITRON SUPER TARGET:

Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Wood
• Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear • Action: SA
• Finish: Nitron • Capacity: 8+1
• MSRP: $1,690

Designed specifically for target shooters, the SIG SAUER 1911 NITRON SUPER TARGET and SIG SAUER 1911 STAINLESS STEEL SUPER TARGET both chambers in .45 ACP, has handled the custom targets and have adjustable Sights and fiber handlebars. SIG SAUER 1911 Nitrones models have a black matte nitrones while SIG SAUER 1911 stainless steel models wearing natural finish.

SIG SAUER 1911 MAX:

Caliber: .45 ACP, .40 S&W
• Barrel: 5 inches
• OA Length: 8.7 inches
• Weight: 41.6 ounces
• Grips: Hogue G10
• Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear • Action: SA
• Finish: Stainless • Capacity: 8+1
• MSRP: $1,713

SIG SAUER 1911 MAX is built for speed shooting champion Max Michel, Jr. with specifications through a lot of custom features, including flat triggers, Dawson Ice Magwell, Koenig speed hammer and firing pin vge triggers. The site has a fiber optic and adjustable rear head unit for high-speed visibility. Logo "MM" Max is engraved on the blade and engine G10 handle in Hogue "chainlink" that offers aggressive anti-slip surface. SIG SAUER 1911 MAX was chambered in .45 ACP and a .40 S & W, and is ready to compete right out of the box.

SIG SAUER 1911 CARRY NITRON:

Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 4.2 inches
• OA Length: 7.7 inches
• Weight: 38.8 ounces
• Grips: Rosewood
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA • Finish: Nitron
• Capacity: 8+1
• MSRP: $1,099

SIG SAUER 1911 Carry models similar to the model of traditional length commander constructed with full-size frames and crowned with a 4.2-inch barrel. They are still designed for concealed carry eight rounds capabilities and full-size Pistol grip area. The SIG SAUER 1911 Scorpion, Spartan, TacOps and Nickel are all available in the model list. With a short barrel for better concealment, this model also chipped compensation to the outer surface which improves traction there teaser concealment. The SIG SAUER 1911 Carry nitrones is all the business in SIG SAUER 1911 with nitrones matte black, low-profile night Sights, frontstrap spring housing and checkered rosewood handles and tiles. This gun has a capacity of 8 + 1 and dehorning is a draw with no teaser.

SIG SAUER 1911 FASTBACK CARRY NIGHTMARE:

Caliber: .45 ACP, .357 SIG
• Barrel: 4.2 inches
• OA Length: 7.7 inches
• Weight: 38.8 ounces
• Grips: Hogue G10
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA • Finish: Nitron
• Capacity: 8+1 (.45), 9+1 (.357)
• MSRP: $1,242

The SIG SAUER 1911 Fastback and SIG SAUER 1911 Fastback Carry Nightmare models use semi frame housing and redeSigned to create a rounded backstrap owners who give a different look fastback models and the benefit by reducing the Signature better grip concealed carry. These weapons still offer the same feel and control the full-size models. Fastback Nightmare control features stainless steel, handle screw and barrel sleeve that contrasts with the rest of the matte black gun nitrones. Additional features include a handle Hogue G10, the night view of the lower profile, frame hammer and trigger over-stroke adjustment screws. It is available in 9mm, .45 ACP .357 SIG and .40 S & W

SIG SAUER 1911 Fastback is equipped with a stainless steel blade and frame nitrones be offset double diamond rosewood overcome Hogue. SIG SAUER 1911 Emperor Scorpion and SIG SAUER 1911 Fastback is equal to his full size, but with part of the SIG SAUER 1911 Fastback have stainless steel and high traditional round knife.

SIG SAUER 1911 ULTRA NITRON:

Caliber: .45 ACP
• Barrel: 3.3 inches
• OA Length: 6.8 inches
• Weight: 28 ounces
• Grips: Blackwood
• Sights: Low-profile night
• Action: SA • Finish: Nitron
• Capacity: 7+1 • MSRP: $1,142

For coverage of the suspension Ultra Sig more models have shortened chassis and a 3.3-inch barrel. SIG SAUER 1911 Ultra Nitron models have a capacity of 7 + 1 in .45 ACP with a light alloy frame and the black side of the stainless steel. Blackwood handle tiles provide good texture for grip, and compact evening website is fast acquisition target. Two-Tone Ultra has the same black light-alloy chassis but with a natural finish stainless steel slide and double-diamond box rosewood handle. This booth in 9mm is for a capacity of 8 + 1 or 0,45 ACP with a capacity of 7 + 1. C3 is a compact hybrid with a capacity of 7 + 1 in .45 ACP which weighs just under 30 oz can go home. It is built with a 4.2-inch barrel and shortened chassis and features a rosewood handles and tiles in a two-tone finish.

The SIG SAUER 1911 Pistols line offers operators and users enhanced, high performance tools. Its roots in the 20th century, but he was ready for the real world, 21st century workplace.

For more information, visit sigsauer.com or call 603-610-3000.

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KPOS Gen 2 Pathfinder: Fab Defense’s Simple Handgun to PDW Conversion

- Saturday, July 11, 2015

The KPOS Gen 2 Pathfinder from FAB Defense allows for pistol-to-carbine conversion in less than 10 seconds with no tools required.

FAB Defense KPOS Gen 2 Pathfinder  allows users to change their weapons in personal defense weapon without limitation federal complicated and tax stamps.

In less than 10 seconds, the Gen 2 Pathfinder allows the shooter to convert their pistols in PDW without further modification to the gun. Innovative design - the conversion pistol rifle, which had a stabilizing tube bending up stock - is a product specification that provides a record of non-NFA.

The compact design fits a particular gun full-size models of popular brands such as Glock, Sig, Beretta, CZ, Jericho, FN and Springfield.

Accessories conversions have anodized 6061 T6 aluminum frame and including a folding backup site billet-hard and handguard STM for more control and accuracy at longer distances.

The FAB Defense KPOS Gen 2 Pathfinder is ideal configuration for pistol shooters want to enhance their capacity in new ways - all legally. KPOS Gen 2 Pathfinder requires no tools to fix.

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12 Versatile 1911 Handguns From Kimber America

- Thursday, July 9, 2015

Modern style meets classic function in Kimber’s versatile 1911 lineup!

Kimber is one of the largest manufacturers of the 1911s, providing a stable gun that has not only aesthetic beauty, but do as good as they look.

With the 1911s in six configurations of different sizes, you can get a Kimber pistol scale to your needs and all the possible scenarios you may encounter. Kimber has made a concealed weapon without a hitch care in the 1911s to a new level.

Carry mean treatment Melt the company all the sharp edges left: Nothing that hangs in the development of concealment.

Micro 1911 series took a proven design elements, such as control, simple tripping action and grip angle, and place them in the correct backup size in 1911.

Here is the latest breed of Kimber’s 1911-style pistols. (kimberamerica.com; 888-243-4522)

Onyx Ultra II

The Onyx Ultra II has rakish good looks in a compact 1911. The frame is made of aluminum. On the top side, the stainless steel slide, The pistol utilizes a full-length guide rod and a fully ramped barrel. Tactical wedge night sights and thin, black Micarta grips round out this pistol’s sleek good looks.
Onyx Ultra II Specifications:
Caliber: 9mm, .45 ACP
Barrel: 3 inches
OA Length: 6.8 inches
Weight: 25 ounces (empty)
Sights: Tactical wedge, three-dot night
Grips: Micarta
Action: SA
Finish: Satin silver frame, engraved black slide
Capacity: 8+1 (9mm), 7+1 (.45 ACP)
MSRP: $1,652

Pro TLE II (TFS)

Kimber pistols from the Pro Series feature a full-length shot with a 4:25 inch barrel length commander. The TLE II Pro (TFS) is built primarily for law enforcement and military operators. The gun stainless steel, quality is threaded to match suppressor (TFS) use and is equipped with high, tritium night sights for the three-point shot with a can. Both the frame and slide are made of steel and features a matte black finish no-nonsense.

Pro TLE II (TFS) Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 4.25 inches
OA Length: 8.35 inches
Weight: 35 ounces (empty)
Grips: Black synthetic
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $1,224

Desert Warrior (TFS)

The Desert Warrior is based on USMC (ICQB) Kimber pistol, but with a threaded barrel for use with a suppressor. The steel frame includes a Picatinny rail, allowing accessories to be added by the operator. Serrations slide forward and large sites for use with a top suppressor off the steel slide. Treatment "Melt service" is used to better control and handling operator. The finish KimPro Dark Earth II is self-lubricating, and a lanyard ring is integrated into the spring housing for added retention.

Desert Warrior (TFS) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5.5 inches
OA Length: 9.19 inches
Weight: 40 ounces (empty)
Grips: G10
Action: SA
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: KimPro II Dark Earth
Capacity: 7+1
MSRP: $1,586

Warrior SOC (TFS)

A threaded barrel, a two-tone finish, tall sights and a stainless steel, match-grade barrel and matching bushing are only a short list of the features on the Warrior SOC (TFS). Also included is a Crimson Trace Rail Master laser sight. The trigger is set at the factory for a clean 4- to 5-pound break.

Warrior SOC (TFS) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5.5 inches
OA Length: 9.19 inches
Weight: 40 ounces (empty)
Capacity: 7+1
Grips: G10
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: KimPro II Dark Earth slide, Dark Green frame
Action: SA
MSRP: $1,738

Classic Carry Elite

The word most used to describe the Classic Carry Elite is “striking.” The round heel frame and slide have a two-tone (gunmetal rose/gold) PVD finish with fine-line engraving. The grips are made of French walnut with a Micarta inlay that has 24 lines-per-inch frontstrap checkering. If looks aren’t enough, then the Classic Carry Elite features a 5-inch barrel, three-dot tritium night sights and an ambidextrous thumb safety.

Classic Carry Elite Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.7 inches
Weight: 38 ounces (empty)
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: Gunmetal rose/gold PVD
Grips: Walnut, Micarta
Capacity: 8+1
MSRP: $2,495

Eclipse Custom II (LG)

The Eclipse pistols have a brand Kimber look, with polished satin flats with contrasting black frames and slides. They also Kimber performance benchmarks with stainless steel quality match barrels and stainless recessed sockets. The Eclipse Custom II (LG) ups her game with double diamond Crimson Trace grips to complete Slatewood tritium sights three points.

Eclipse Custom II (LG) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inches
OA Length: 8.7 inches
Weight: 38 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Slatewood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA • Capacity: 8+1
Finish: Polished stainless, matte black
MSRP: $1,589

Eclipse Pro II (LG)

The Eclipse Pro II (LG) has all the qualities of the full Eclipse Pro II (LG), but in a major commander package. The Eclipse Pro II (LG) has not only the shortest 4-inch gun, but also has double diamond Crimson Trace Slatewood Lasergrips. Just because it is a small package does not mean the fire power of the gun is reduced. The Eclipse II Pro (LG) has a capacity of 8 + 1.

Eclipse Pro II (LG) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5.25 inches
OA Length: 7.7 inches
Weight: 35 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Slatewood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Capacity: 8+1
Finish: Polished stainless/matte black
MSRP: $1,589

Eclipse Ultra II (LG)

For maximum concealment, the Eclipse II Ultra (LG) has a total length of just 6.8 inches and is only 4.75 inches tall. It has a 3-inch bull barrel and a stainless steel frame and slide. The Eclipse Ultra II (LG) has a capacity of 7 + 1 in .45 ACP. The double-diamond Crimson Trace Slatewood Lasergrips offer Fast targeting with easy activation, even when the gun is fired in the profound dissimulation.

Eclipse Ultra II (LG) Specifications

Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 3 inches
OA Length: 6.8 inches
Weight: 31 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Slatewood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Capacity: 7+1
Action: SA
Finish: Polished stainless, matte black
MSRP: $1,589

Micro Raptor Stainless

The Micro Raptor Stainless features Custom Shop detail like scale serrations on the slide and feathered zebra wood grips. Function follows form on this compact pistol with its ambidextrous thumb safety, the self-illuminating, tritium, three-dot night sights and its corrosion-resistant satin stainless finish. A Carry Melt treatment is given to the Micro Raptor Stainless, making it virtually snag-free with no sharp edges to grab or impede your draw.

Micro Raptor Stainless Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Zebra wood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Finish: Satin silver
Capacity: 6+1
MSRP: $960

Micro Raptor

The Micro Raptor takes the Raptor aesthetics from the Custom Shop’s 1911 series and micro sizes it. The scale serrations and feathered zebra wood grips give the Micro Raptor the lethal good looks of its .45 ACP sibling but in a smaller .380 ACP package made for deep-cover concealment. Tritium night sights and six-round magazines are standard on this CCW-ready pistol.

Micro Raptor Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Zebra wood
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Finish: Matte black
Capacity: 6+1
MSRP: $939

Micro Crimson Carry

The two-tone Micro Crimson Carry has a matte black stainless steel slide mated to a satin aluminum frame. Crimson Trace Lasergrips come standard, making this Micro a fast-to-target weapon no matter what position you might find yourself in. The Lasergrips have an ambidextrous activation button just under the triggerguard so it is very easy to project the laser’s red dot on a target when seconds count.

Micro Crimson Carry Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: Crimson Trace Lasergrips
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Action: SA
Capacity: 6+1
Finish: Matte black slide, satin aluminum frame
MSRP: $911

Micro Advocate

The Micro Advocate Kimber has an extended-magazine basepad that increases the pistol’s grip for better control. This a deep-cover pistol for those who cut their teeth on the 1911 platform. The matte black slide contrasts with the satin aluminum frame. Brown and purple G10 grips are available. The Advocate holds seven rounds of .380 ACP ammunition and weighs only 13.4 ounces.

Micro Advocate Specifications

Caliber: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75 inches
OA Length: 5.6 inches
Action: SA
Weight: 13.4 ounces (empty)
Grips: G10 (brown or purple)
Sights: Tritium three-dot night
Finish: Matte black slide/satin aluminum frame
Capacity: 6+1
MSRP: $796