Personally, I find this pistol a complete rip-off of the Kel-Tec P3AT.  However, while Ruger is known for quality, I never considered this particular pocket pistol for many important reasons.  For those still considering it, here’s a second look at it from the owner…

This Ruger LCP review is essentially two gun reviews in one.  First, I’ll talk about my experience with my first Ruger LCP and then I’ll discuss my experience with my second Ruger LCP.

When the Ruger LCP came out it was an extremely hot seller.  They were tough to find and most had to be special ordered unless you just happened to hit your local gun shop at the very hour they stuck the pistol in the case.  The LCP did suffer from a recall early in its release.  My first LCP was barely post recall.  My hope was that my Ruger would be trouble-free…

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Now here’s something interesting.  Looks like Beretta will join the growing number of smaller (Micro), subcompact 9mm pistols that have hit the market.  However, this one is not exactly easy on the eyes and the name is absurd…to say the least.  If you don’t mind a larger 9mm pistol and really want a sweet-looking gun that is extremely accurate, full-featured, reliable and safe,  I highly recommend their PX4 subcompact.  Our thorough review here.

Source: Weapon-Blog via TheFirearmBlog

New August gun giveaway contests have been posted.  This time, there’s plenty of nice guns up for grabs.  One of them is a sweet-looking S&W 1911TA pictured above.  Additional guns you can win include a Springfield XDm, Ruger LCR and Bodyguard 380.

Head on over to Weapon-blog for a complete list…

http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/

Those tiny NAA revolvers do look like toys so this one doesn’t really surprise me…

Until now, most discussion concerning firearms and cigarette lighters had been that a cigarette lighter in the shape of a pistol might be mistaken for a real weapon, perhaps by a police officer.

However, a Californian has now proven the opposite to be a definite possibility.According to KESQ News, a 30-year-old woman mistook a small revolver she saw lying on the ground outside her trailer – a North American Arms .22 – for a cigarette lighter, and pulled the trigger in an attempt to light a cigarette. Instead, she ended up shooting her 12-year-old daughter in the upper arm.

Source: TheFirearmBlog

I’m not a huge fan of S&W but here’s a tiny .45 pistol from them that may be of interest to some.  Guns.com reviews this unique handgun and the conclusions may surprise you.

The Smith and Wesson Chief’s Special is a semi-automatic small-frame pistol chambered in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. It’s been branded with the name “Chief’s Special,” which also refers to a line of S&W revolvers that are built for a similar purpose. S&W recommends the Chief’s Special for self-defense, however, the semi-auto line has been discontinued.

For a little while Smith and Wesson referred to a line of semi-automatic pistols as the “Chief’s Special,” a name more synonymous with their revolvers. Either way some can still be found floating around out there. They look like a stubby 1911 and are more commonly referred to as CS like the CS9, CS40 and CS45.

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Personally, I have not had the pleasure of shooting this particular pistol but based on my experiences, the trigger pull on most of their sub compact or pocket pistols are just unacceptable.  Their smaller LCP is a perfect example.  Also, there are pistols out there that honestly are also worthy of such an award.  The cheaper Kel-Tec PF-9 happens to be one of them, and to be quite frank, I find that this one is inspired around it.  That is a given when you also compare their smaller .380 LCP to the Kel-Tec P3AT.  I will not deny that there may be a difference in quality between both manufacturers.  In fact, Ruger is well-known for quality.  However, I have owned the PF-9 and was completely satisfied with it.  In addition, it also happens to remain the slimmest and lightest 9mm pistol on the market.  Look beyond such an award and just compare both.  You’ll likely have a hard time deciding.

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger LC9 has been named the 2011 Handgun of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.

Ruger has received this honor four years in a row – an unprecedented accomplishment in the firearms industry. Ruger also received the “Rifle of the Year” award for the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, a second testament to the innovative design work at Ruger.

“The industry has once again recognized Ruger for the high-quality, innovative product designs that we have produced in direct response to our Voice of the Customer program,” said President and CEO Mike Fifer.

“Our top priority is to make the products our customers are asking for, and the LC9 and Gunsite Scout Rifle were designed on this premise. The fact that we have now won the Handgun of the Year award four consecutive years, and a record setting seven times total, demonstrates our transition to the leading American handgun manufacturer,” Fifer concluded.

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Source: AmmoLand

A good friend of mine is selling two very rare pistols.  He doesn’t really want to part with them, but needs the extra money right now.  He does prefer a face to face sale here in Florida but will consider proper sale elsewhere in the states. First up is a gun for all you Glock lovers out there.  This is a rare, first generation Glock 19 US Customs turn-in with all original features out of the box.  Take a look at the serial number of the gun.  This is a one-of-a-kind pistol that’s not easy to come by.  Shoots like a dream.  Included are two hi-cap mags and one 10rd magazine.

Second pistol up for grabs is a genuine, first generation German made Walther P99 that includes two hi-cap mags and is in excellent condition.

Pictures and selling price of both can be found below…

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