Innehållsförteckning för November 2015 från Gun Digest

SIG SAUER P320 COMPACT CALIBER 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, .45 ACP TYPE Semi-auto BARREL 3.9 in. OVERALL LENGTH 7.2 in. FRAME Black polymer WEIGHT 25.8 oz. with magazine TRIGGER 5.5 to 7.5 lbs. SIGHTS SIGLITE Night Sights GRIP Interchangeable polymer MAGAZINE CAPACITY 15 (9mm); 13 (.357 SIG/.40 S&W); 9 (.45 ACP) MSRP $628-$713 MANUFACTURER SIG Sauer; SIGSauer.com PERFORMANCE If the AR-15 has taught manufacturers anything, it’s that Americans love modularity. Hell, people have been customizing cars, shoes and everything under the sun since antiquity. So it’s strange that no pistol has been as configurable and customizable as America’s favorite black rifle. At least, that was the case, until the recent introduction of SIG Sauer’s ultra-modular polymer-framed handgun, the SIG P320. Skeptics out there are already bemoaning the impossibility of…

Although you may have never considered it, the use of the defensive handgun is a martial art. Martial arts are the codified systems and traditions of combat practices. The term is derived from Latin and means “arts of Mars,” the Roman god of war. The handgun evolved into a true fighting tool about the time of the American Civil War, but it would be another hundred years before anyone truly elevated its application to true martial art status. That man was Jeff Cooper. Jeff Cooper was a Stanford graduate and a Marine Corps officer who served in WWII and in the Korean War. Between 1957 and 1976, Cooper began writing for Guns & Ammo magazine and started handgun competitions at Big Bear Lake in California. An intellectual and studious man,…

Footwear may be one of the more overlooked items of gear among shooters of all disciplines and experience levels. Whether a shooter spends his or her time in competition, at the range or in the field, footwear should always be a key consideration and tailored to the particular task at hand. The new Ultralight Side Zip Boot from Blackhawk is a great multi-purpose choice that’s also quick to take on and off courtesy of an easy-to-use YKK Coil Zipper on the boot’s side. The boots feature a tough CORDURA upper as well as a durable and grippy Vibram outsole for extreme use. They also sport a long-lasting, water-friendly PU midsole; a fully gusseted tongue; a Dri-Lex moisture-wicking inner lining; and an OrthoLite washable, antimicrobial custom-molded footbed. I had the chance…

KIMBER DIAMOND ULTRA II CALIBER .45 ACP TYPE Semi-auto BARREL 3-in., stainless steel OVERALL LENGTH 6.8 in. SLIDE Stainless steel, cut scroll engraving and border FRAME Aluminum, Officer WEIGHT 25 oz. (unloaded) TRIGGER High-polished, match-grade 4.0 to 5.0 lbs. SIGHTS Tactical Wedge night sights, fixed FINISH Satin silver (frame); high-polished (slide) MAGAZINE CAPACITY 7 MSRP $1,652 MANUFACTURER Kimber; KimberAmerica.com KIMBER STAINLESS II (CLASSIC ENGRAVED EDITION) CALIBER .45 ACP TYPE Semi-auto BARREL 5-in., steel match grade OVERALL LENGTH 8.7 in. SLIDE Stainless steel, full-coverage vine and leaf engraving FRAME Stainless Steel, full-coverage vine and leaf engraving WEIGHT 38 oz. (unloaded) TRIGGER Premium aluminum, match grade 4.0 to 5.0 lbs. SIGHTS Fixed, low profile FINISH Satin silver MAGAZINE CAPACITY 7 MSRP $1,905 MANUFACTURER Kimber; KimberAmerica.com PERFORMANCE When the editor asked me to…

When I was asked to write a column on seven training myths I have experienced during my career, I thought it would be easy. I was wrong! You see I’ve been lucky throughout the years in the instructors with whom I have crossed paths. With only a few exceptions, the instructors I’ve gravitated toward presented valid information that has repeatedly stood the test of real-world time. So, I had to pull up information from those “few exceptions” to come up with the myths. I realize one man’s myth is another man’s truth. Your ideas and experiences may be different, but the information presented here is based on my training and experience collected over the last 37 plus years. Well, anyway, here goes nothing. 1 YOU WON’T USE YOUR SIGHTS IN…

It’s kind of a no-brainer to choose a tactical weapon to defend your family and home. These weapons—ARs, pistols and shotguns—have passed the test of time in battlefields and on city streets. Well-made and quality-built guns like these are the type you can depend on when the odds may not be in your favor. Will they give you an advantage in a gunfight? Yep, and there is nothing wrong with that. Here are a few guns I have on my short list that are as suitable for tactical operations as they are for home defense. H&K VP9 H&K has been a pioneer in developing polymer frame, striker-fired pistols since the 1960s. Its newest is the VP9, and it is one of the most ergonomic pistols available today. The modular grip…

GRAND POWER K100 MK12 CALIBER 9mm TYPE Semi-auto BARREL LENGTH 4.25 in. OVERALL LENGTH 7.97 in. WEIGHT 1.81 lbs. with empty magazine GRIPS Polymer SIGHTS 3-dot ACTION Recoil-operated, rotating barrel, double-action FINISH Tennifer CAPACITY 15 + 1 MSRP $629 MANUFACTURER Grand Power; GrandPower.eu PERFORMANCE If you think a handgun made in Eastern Europe is going to be of low quality and have a rough finish, you haven’t seen the Grand Power K100 Mk12 imported by Eagle Imports. The pistol’s interesting design and action, while not revolutionary, have some serious benefits not found on many other higher priced guns. While currently used by some foreign government agencies, the K100 and its siblings are also catching on here in the U.S. among competitors and people interested in self defense. Although this polymer-framed…