Smith & Wesson Announces M&P SHIELD

Yep, its a 8+1 capacity 19 oz single stack (Officially its called "slightly double stacked") 9mm that looks exactly like the photo that was leaked out early. The S&W Shield will also be available in .40 and the MSRP is $450. In the official promo video below Jim Scoutten claims that it has the best trigger any M&P has seen yet.

S&W Shield Revealed

So much for nondisclosure agreements. Armory Blog has the pic... here. Its a single stack, shorty 9mm.

I know that you M&P guys are gonna love this, but put me down for meh. I'm not really into the micro 9mms, and there are already plenty out there to choose from. Not being brand loyal to the M&P, this is just another micro 9mm to me.... just one more choice in the marketplace.

150 more rounds through the new Glock

Yeah, I was able to get some more trigger time with my new carry piece. I put 150 rounds of ball through it without a single problem. I am still only running the #1 magazine... Id really' like to get a few more rounds through that one before I go on to start testing the other two.

I will say that I am really loving the new grip texture on the Gen 4. It a lot less slick than the older generations, and its definitely not as abrasive as the RTF texture. When doing a full mag-dump, I do feel it rub my ring finger but its definitely not something I would classify as uncomfortable.

The large backstrap is also a big plus over the old Gen 3 Glock 26 that I had been carrying. It fills my hand better (I have average size hands, BTW) and it puts my finger much closer to a proper position on the trigger.

Range Trip

I mentioned last week that I recently got my hands on two new products. Well, I was able to sneak out for a range trip yesterday and put some rounds downrange with each. It had been a little while since I'd been shooting, so it was a lot of fun just to work the trigger.... but it was also nice since I got to give the new Glock and the new optic a work out.

I put about 125 rounds through each (give or take), and performance on both were flawless. Of note was the fact that the trigger pull on the new Glock 26 was just as good right out of the box as my old Glock 26 which has had countless rounds through it. The Bushnell TRS-25 was also a surprise. Had no problems at all running running it on my 5.56 caliber Daniel Defense. It held zero just fine throughout the shooting and even with removing and then replacing it halfway through the session.

More to come.

Gun Porn

Glock 26 edition... I mentioned that I picked this up the other day as my new CCW piece... here are some more pics:

Look what followed me home from the gun store...

"He must have gotten lost; been part of a convoy or something"

Dont worry, I will give him a good home (Wait arent you supposed to refer to guns as women?) Anywho... what you are looking at here is a 9mm Gen 4 Glock 26 with the large back strap installed.

Sig P290

Tactical-Life has some more info and some great pics..... here

Beretta Nano Size Comparison

Over at RTB.... a very nice look with several pics comparing the Nano, LC9, and the PPS.

Kahr CM9 Review

Handguns Magazine has a review up............ here

Trouble with the Kimber Solo

Robert is documenting what seems to be a lemon of a Kimber Solo. The company states that its gonna be a finicky gun and has very specific recommendations about ammo selection. However, their test gun wont even run that.

Diamondback DB9

A review... and some great pics too.

The Gun Source is Taking Orders for the Beretta Nano

For $409.95 + Free Shipping... The Gun Source is the only place I have seen it yet.

Specifications:

• Beretta® Nano
• Manufacturer Number: JMN9S15
• Caliber: 9mm
• Capacity: 6 Rounds
• Length: 5.63 Inches
• Height: 4.17 Inches
• Width: .90 Inches
• Barrel Length: 3.07 Inches
• Sights: 3-Dot Low Profile
• Frame: Chassis Stainless Steel Insert
• Grip Frame: Technopolymer
• Slide Material: 4140
• Slide Finish: Pronox
• Weight: 17.67 Ounces (Unloaded)

Hornady Critical Defense

Shooting Illustrated has a spectacular article up talking about these defensive rounds. It also covers some ballistic testing for .380, .38 Special, and 9mm.

I have always been intrigued by the design of these rounds, and have always felt that they are a great choice for winter months - especially in .380. Everything that I have ever seen of them shows that they have no problem what so ever going through heavy/thick clothing and while still getting adequate penetration and expansion.

Video: Official overview of the Beretta Nano

Place your order for one........... here

9mm Carbines

Shelley over at Gun Nuts talks 9mm rifles for home defense. Its a great read, and I think she is right on the money. I would take it a step further and say that you should go with an 9mm SBR or a 9mm AR pistol for the sake of maneuverability inside a home. The Lone Wolf AR which she mentions has a ton of promise since it runs Glock mags. I personally love my 9mm AR pistol that serves as my "night stand gun".....

lol

Out: Ballistics gel... In: Shoot it in the face

I love it!

The CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1

Via Shooter Guru

Police and Tactical Gear put together a great look at this 9mm sub-gun. Want!

Technical Data

• Calibre: 9 mm Luger
• Magazine Capacity: 30rds
• Frame: plastic
• Overall length: 410/660 mm
• Barrel length: 196 mm
• Height: 240 mm
• Width: 97/60 mm
• Weight: 2,77 kg

*More pics and vids at the link

Kimber Pro Carry 9mm

RTB put together a range report of his new Kimber. Accuracy looks impressive.... and its a damn good looking gun too!

Remington 124 gr Golden Saber

Shooting Times has a nice performance test on this ammo.

Load	MV (fps)	PEN (inches)	EXP (inches)	RW(grains)
9 mm +P Remington 124-grain Golden Saber	1,068	15.0	0.64	124

This is a fantastic round... in just about every caliber (I have seen some .380 testing where rounds did not expand). 124 gr also seems to be the sweet spot for 9mm rounds, and is an excellent choice for personal protection.

Video: Shooting the Kimber Solo