Forward Controls Design is the latest endeavor of Roger Wang (formerly of Battle Arms Development), whose goal is to refine and augment firearm’s human interface controls. One of their debut products (yet to be officially named) will be an upgraded bolt catch for AR-15 type firearms. It will be referred to as the FCD BC (Forward Controls Design Bolt Catch) for the remainder of this … Read More →
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SHOT Show Recap 2015
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
WIN1911 Black Friday Special (2014)
You might recall that we did an in-depth review of this ammo when we got back from SHOT earlier this year (here). For those of you who haven’t tried it yet, this will be a great opportunity! Per Winchester, these should be hitting stores beginning in about a month, and the retail is supposed to be around $129. The Win1911-branded wooden box is packed inside a cardboard outer … Read More →
New Release: H&K VP9
HP’s first impressions of the VP9 are HERE! So, by now you’ve probably heard that H&K is coming out with a striker-fired gun. They were the first to do it, so maybe they’re tired of seeing other companies eat up the market share up with their concept. But in any case, for those of you who haven’t heard, here it is: the VP9. The news … Read More →
HP’s Elite Eight: Top New Products of 2014 from SHOT Media Day
The SHOT Show Industry (Media) Day at the Range is a very busy place; it’s full of hundreds and hundreds of new products begging for attention. So before I write anything else, I want to say that there is a good chance I missed some fantastic products throughout my interviews and demos. That said, I walked the layout up and down multiple times, and these are … Read More →
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