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FN 509 Compact MRD Semi

We begin our reviews with a semi-automatic pistol and sight combo from a top-quality company. This is the FN 509 Compact MRD Semi-Automatic Pistol that comes with a Vortex Venom Optic.

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The FN 509 handgun is a compact pistol that provides full-size performance.

To ensure owners receive a robust, hard-wearing, and highly accurate handgun, the FN testing procedures go far beyond any minimal industry-required specifications. In short, you are buying into a heavily tested pistol that will give many years of service.

What about the specs?

Weighing in at 26.6-ounces, the pistol has a 3.7-inch cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel with a recessed crown. It includes a polished feed ramp and chamber, comes with an ambidextrous slide stop lever and easy access magazine release. For those in need, there is also a MIL-STD-1913 accessory rail included.

When it comes to concealed carry, you are covered. The shortened grip has been designed for deep concealment. This makes it an EDC (Every Day Carry) handgun you will conceal with ease.

It’s an optics-ready package…

To round off this quality pistol, it comes with the FN Low Profile Optics Mounting System. And there is no need to buy your optic separately. It comes with a quality Vortex Venom red dot optic sight. Highly effective co-witnessing with the all-black iron sights is yours. The result enhances you ‘point and shoot’ accuracy.

Capacity-wise, this 9mm weapon offers a choice. You can go for the 10+1-round or 15+1-round model.

Walther CCP M2 .380 Auto Pistol – Black

It is clear that Walther continues to strive towards perfection and maximum efficiency from the weapons they produce.

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The CCP M2 handgun series points in this direction, and the model we are looking at comes in .380 ACP.

While all of Walther’s handguns are stylishly designed, the CCP range is felt to be the most ergonomic and comfortable. This fact, along with the .380 ACP ammo used, ensures a pleasurable, easy shooting experience.

Significantly reduced recoil and more…

This Concealed Carry Pistol (CCP) is the first polymer pistol to come with Softcoil gas technology. Such technology works to enhance your shooting experience through significantly reduced felt recoil.

Another bonus comes from the slide functionality, which affords ease of use regardless of your hand strength.

Regular cleaning and maintenance of any weapon you own should be classed as ‘best practice.’ In this respect, the CCP M2 .380 Auto makes life easy. It offers tool-less takedown, and the fixed barrel design means ease of cleaning and maintenance is yours.

Specs to please…

The CCP M2 is of .380 Auto caliber and has an 8 round capacity. Included in the purchase are two 8-round steel magazines. It is 5.12-inches in height, 1.18-inches wide, and has an overall length of 6.41-inches. This includes the barrel length of 3.54-inches. Trigger pull is 5.5 lbs, and actual trigger travel is 0.27-inches.

The barrel is made from high quality stainless steel, and rather than being threaded, the muzzle is precision crowned. Weight when empty is 19.4 ounces, and you have safety assurances thanks to the one manual plus one auto safety feature.

Bond Arms Backup

Derringer’s evoke memories of the ‘Wild West’ and are effortless concealed carry weapons.

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We feel all gun collectors and enthusiasts should have (at least!) one model in their collection.

This being the case, look no further than Bond Arms. The company has made it their mission to provide top quality derringers and are surely the leader in this niche field.

So easy to conceal…

The Backup model, as the name suggests, is perfect for EDC (Every Day Carry) as a back-up weapon. Its lightweight design and size means concealed carry is a complete given.

Due to their nature, we would not recommend a derringer as your main self-defense weapon. However, this model will serve you well as a backup in ‘close encounter’ emergency situations. It has a 2-round capacity and uses 45 Auto (ACP) cartridges. Rest assured, at close/point-blank range, that is going to upset any unwanted assailant!

Unique design and features…

Forget other manufacturers who use cheaper alloys when producing derringers. Bond Arms still employs the wax casting production process to produce quality stainless steel components. This stand-out manufacturing process means longevity and reliability is yours.

You are buying into a derringer pistol that is 1.9 lbs in weight and is 4.5-inches in length. This includes the 2.5-inch double barrel. It also comes with a fixed sight, trigger guard, and quality-made rubber grips.

Ruger – Ruger-57 5.7X28

The Ruger-57 offers some excellent features, ones that give shooters high-performance expectations coupled with low-recoil. 

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Measuring in at 8.65-inches in length, which includes the 4.94-inch barrel, it weighs 24.5 ounces. 

A top quality, fully-featured handgun…

The very stylish ergonomic design of this Ruger-57 will turn heads wherever you display it. This quality handgun consists of a glass-filled nylon frame with an optimized texture that gives a natural grip and a slender steel magazine.

Its alloy steel slide has been enhanced with front and rear cocking serrations. As for durability, the black nitride treatment found on the steel barrel gives protection against any wear and tear. The fire control housing also enhances durability as it has been precision CNC machined using anodized aluminum.

All of the important controls are easily accessed…

This includes the ‘either-hand,’ 1911-style manual safety, a very robust slide release along with a reversible magazine latch. Ease of windage and elevation adjustments are also yours. Sight-wise, you get a serrated rear sight coupled with a rapid target acquisition front sight.

Sig Sauer, INC. – MPX Copperhead 9mm Pistol

The unique design of the MPX Copperhead brings an ultra-compact design option to the pistol-caliber table.

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Based on Sig Sauer’s highly popular MPX platform, it provides additional benefits in the fact that it can easily be folded, stored, and transported. 

Unique construction…

The MPX Copperhead has a Coyote finish. It consists of a monolithic upper receiver that combines the handguard and upper receiver into a single unit. If you are wondering why? The reason is that the weapon is equipped with a really short 3.5-inch barrel. This is included in its overall length of 14.5-inches and a weight of 4.5 pounds.

What this means is there isn’t much room to place a handguard. But, fear not, at the opposite end of the gun, you get SIGs new folding, Pivoting Contour Brace. This allows you to shoot (or store) the gun in a very compact way.

It’s a gas-piston setup…

Being built on Sig Sauer’s trusted MPX system means this pistol is a gas-piston setup. Shooters will be aware that many other pistol-caliber platforms use a blowback system.

What gas-piston operation offers is reliability in the fact that it will run in whatever environment you find yourself in. The MPX Copperhead also offers fully ambidextrous use, meaning left or right-handed operation is yours.

Sig Sauer MPX Noctis Semi-Auto Rifle with Red

Sig Sauer can never be accused of bland weapon design. Once again, this Noctis model will shine wherever you sport it.

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It has certainly been built to last and comes with a professional series black anodized finish on all metal exterior surfaces.

Then add in the fact that this quality PCC (Pistol-Caliber Carbine) includes a very robust 1x20mm Red Dot Sight – more on the sight later.

First, let’s explain more about the weapon itself…

It utilizes a gas-operated, short-stroke piston system and includes a rotating bolt that is fully closed and locked.

You will find the rifle functions with just about all 9mm ammo without the need for gas valve adjustment. In terms of flexibility of handling, it also comes equipped with a 5-position, collapsible buttstock.

Add your accessories…

Then consider the advantages received from the full-length Picatinny rail and its aluminum handguard. This will allow you to attach a host of tactical aftermarket accessories to suit your needs.

As for the barrel, this is 16-inches long and sports a cage-style flash suppressor. Ease of ‘either hand’ operation controls is yours, thanks to the ambidextrous design. This includes the mag release, charging handle, and bolt stop functionality. Capacity should not be an issue as this semi-auto rifle ships with one 30-round magazine.

Glock 44 .22LR Pistol – 10RD

It is our strong belief that when it comes to firearms, you should learn to walk before you run!

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With this in mind, we look at the newest model in Glock’s Gen5 Series. Their Glock 44 chambered in .22 LR.

So, once beginners have mastered the use of the G44, they will be ready to handle more powerful handguns with confidence.

The distinct look and feel of a Glock is yours…

Apart from its mentioned caliber, the hybrid steel/polymer slide, and it’s very straightforward blow-back action, this is a Glock in every other way. You get the adjustable rear sights as well as the famed Glock Marksman barrel.

The G44 has an overall length of 7.28-inches, which includes the barrel length of 4.02-inches. Weight-wise it is 14.64 ounces when empty and 16.40 ounces when fully loaded. Capacity wise it offers a 10-round capability and comes with two load-assist magazines.

Improved control…

The fact you will be using .22 caliber rounds with this Glock design means low felt recoil. This lower recoil should work to improve optimal weapon control. Add to these features the Glock ‘signature’ ‘Safe Action’ trigger system and interchangeable backstraps designed to ensure exact hand fit. By doing so, you really are on to an excellent introduction to the world of pistol shooting.

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ 9mm Pistol

The new M&P (Military & Police) Shield EZ now comes in 9mm caliber.

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For those shooters wondering what the EZ title is, this stands for:
Easy to rack, Easy to load, Easy to clean!

It is a hammer-fired pistol that comes with a 3.675-inch barrel and low-profile white-dot sights. Upon purchase, you will receive two eight-round magazines featuring a load-assist tab to ensure quick, easy loading.

Built for personal and home protection…

Smith & Wesson know very well what goes into producing a quality, comfortable, and highly accurate handgun. This pistol has a grip made from polymer, and the barrel comes with a black Armonite finish. Therefore, robust, long use is yours.

As mentioned, this new model is chambered in 9mm caliber. It has an overall length of 6.8-inches, a height of 5.05-inches, and is 1.04-inches in width. There is also a Picatinny-style equipment rail for those wishing to add accessories. Other features include a loaded-chamber indicator and reversible magazine release.

Quick and accurate…

The pistol has an optimal 18-degree grip angle, which ensures a natural point of aim. Shooters will also find enhanced accuracy through the light, crisp trigger along with the white-dot front and adjustable rear sights.

Designed from the proven Smith & Wesson M&P platform, this really is an ideal weapon for personal and home protection.

Savage Arms 110 Ultralite .280 Bolt Action Rifle

280 Bolt Action Rifle has to be in the best lightweight hunting rifle of 2022.

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This quality rifle comes ready to be chambered in 8 cartridges: 308 Win, 270 Win, 28 Nosler, .30-06 SPFLD, 300 WSM, 6.5 PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .280 Ackley Improved.

Looking at the barrel, it is easy to understand the quality. Savage has teamed up with Proof Research to fit this hunting rifle with accuracy strongly in mind. This is in part thanks to the carbon-fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel and melonite skeletonized receiver. One thing is for sure; this is a very weight-conscious build, but more on the weight shortly.

A signature stock and trigger…

The new 110 Ultralight comes with Savage’s signature Accufit synthetic stock and a user-adjustable AccuTrigger. Trigger pull can be adjusted between 1.5 to 4-pounds.

Overall weapon weight varies slightly depending upon barrel size, but both come in at weights that will please avid hunters. The 22-inch barrel is 5.8-pounds while the 24-inch barrel model is just 6-pounds. In terms of overall length, the rifle is either 42.5 or 44.5-inches.

Go hunting with added confidence…

Savage Arms already have a very solid name among hunting enthusiasts. This new 110 Ultralight further strengthens their position. The rifle has been designed to combat changing elevation and elements but still maintains the top-quality performance associated with a factory standard Savage 110 action.

Hunters who purchase this rifle should expect durability, robustness, and enhanced accuracy. Watch that kill-count grow!

Mossberg Patriot

This is a bolt-action rifle that offers rich features for the price you will pay. 

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Those shooters into big game hunting will appreciate this addition to their armory.

It comes with a fluted barrel that improves cycling, and the Mossberg patented LBA (Lightning Bolt Action) trigger system. This latter feature is user-adjustable and can be set between 2-7-pound pull.

Chambered for power…

Serious hunters will know that the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge performs exactly as required when taking down larger prey. This is a very good, low-priced option as a ranch or back-country rifle. It is certainly capable of allowing hunters to take down deer, antelope, and coyotes in an ethical way.

The Mossberg Patriot has a 5+1 cartridge capacity and dimension wise it comes in at 42.25-inches in total length, which includes the 22-inch barrel and a weight of 6.5 pounds. There are also Weaver Style Sight bases included.

A choice of finish and ease of operation is yours…

As well as a choice of either a Marinecote or Matte Blue finish, both of which feature a recessed crown you can go for a walnut or laminate stock. Both options have grip and forend checkering to ensure a positive hold.

When it comes to ease of use, hunters will appreciate the spiral fluted bolt that has a streamlined bolt handle.