There really isn’t any other show out there like SHOT. And I love attending whether it’s as an exhibitor or media (I’ve had the opportunity to do both in the past). 2015 was no exception. But having said that, this wasn’t a groundbreaking year for the firearms industry. Although there were a lot of very cool things, this was a year of little tweaks and … Read More →
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SHOT Media Day 2015 (Industry Day at the Range)
So first off, the rumors were true: Glock failed to release a 9mm variant of the 42. I like Glock a lot, but an optic-ready pistol isn’t something I’ll be writing home about, so SHOT coverage from Media Day 2015 is going to be uncharacteristically Glockless until we make it to the booth later this week. There were a TON of great products this year, … Read More →
New Release: Magpul PMAG17 GL9 (Glock PMAG)
So we’re a couple of days from SHOT and Magpul is already making waves. If this product was coming from anyone else, it might get an eye roll. But from Magpul? Oh, it’s going to sell… PS: It’s a PMAG for the Glock 17! We’re getting some as soon as we possibly can to test them out, but in the meantime, here are some highlights: … Read More →
Bro, Do You Even AR? Functional Mods that Won’t Break the Bank
It’s about that time of year now when you spent all of your money on other peoples’ presents but you might get some money for Christmas and spending your new money on cool things is very much preferable to paying off the credit card charges you made for the presents you bought on Black Friday. So in honor of procrastinating paying off your credit card and … Read More →
Ammo Review: Wilson Combat 95 grain Barnes TAC-XP 9mm
The ability to use lighter or heavier projectiles for different applications in a caliber has led to heavy-and-slow versus light-and-fast debates ad nauseum ever since people realized that they had options. Cavemen probably thought about it too, but then they were just like, “Nah, hitting target more important.” Barnes’ 95 grain TAC-XP bullet won’t be an exception to that rule. But it could well make some people rethink … Read More →
Kicking It Old School with the Smith and Wesson 586
I didn’t say this in my last article, but I am a self admitted Glock super fan boy. I’ve been pretty loyal to my Glocks for several years now. I love my Glocks: I love their simplicity, their function, their reliability, and I even love how ugly they are. They are magnificent. That said, I recently cheated on my Glocks and I’m not ashamed to … Read More →
Handgun Planet’s Morale Patch Debut
Handgun Planet is very excited to announce our FIRST-EVER morale patch release. (Check it out in the shop or click here…) This is our first attempt, and only 100 will ever be made! Huge thanks to our friends over at Orca Industries for their help with this collaboration! So whether you stick patches on the inside of your gun safe or you want something awesome for a hat … Read More →
Product Review: Robar NP3 Bolt Carrier Group
People make much of the saying that a handgun’s primary purpose is to help a person shoot their way to a bigger gun (usually a rifle). So when you make it to the rifle and you’re on your last legs and your last mag, you need that thing to work, regardless of the conditions or the climate. Whether you’ve had time to lube it up … Read More →
Product Review: Glock 42
Earlier this year I purchased a Glock 42 .380 ACP. As a member of the Armed Forces, I qualified for Glock’s Blue Label program (which, in my opinion, is the best deal in firearms marketing). My final price was $349 (plus tax) not including some 90 grain Hydra-Shoks I bought to carry. I walked out the door a very happy man. Before taking the G42 to … Read More →
First Look: Speer Gold Dot G2 Ammo
*As of 3/21/2015, our ballistic testing results for this round can be found HERE! By now you’ve probably heard that the FBI is switching back to 9mm. There’s a good chance you’ve even heard that they’ve been doing some in-depth testing to find their next duty round. And although largely conjecture (not really), there’s a good chance this could be that round. Although I can’t say … Read More →
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