“The PCR name stands for ‘Police Czech Republic,’ the group for whom the model was originally designed. Identical in size to the CZ 75 Compact, it weighs in at a full 1/4 pound lighter owing to its forged aluminum frame, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Grips
NEW KIMBER LIGHTWEIGHT 1911 9MM PISTOL – THE KIMBER “ARTIC”
I think that there is a propensity among us who enjoy firearms to always want to shoot something different, even when it is the same platform of firearm. From 1911 pistols to Glock pistols to Beretta pistols to…whatever, there just … Continue reading
1911 MAGWELL HOUSING PROJECT – PART 1
I have several Rock Island Armory (ARMSCOR) 1911 ‘Ultra’ pistols that are manufactured with magwell housing. A Smith and Wesson PERFORMANCE CENTER® SW1911 PRO SERIES® in 9mm, and a Springfield Armory 1911 TRP are also manufactured with magwell housing, but … Continue reading
ARMSCOR (ROCK ISLAND ARMORY) ROCK ULTRA FS – 10MM
Light a fire, grab a cup of cocoa, and settle in for a review of a most excellent pistol. Reading my reviews is the perfect time to embrace hygge and fill your life with warm knowledge. How is that for … Continue reading
Kimber Camp Guard 10 – Product Review – Part 1
In a previous article on the Ruger SR1911 in 10 mm, I stated that if I was to carry the 10mm Auto cartridge, the Ruger SR1911 in 10mm Auto would be the pistol to carry it in. I must retract … Continue reading
ALTAMONT GRIPS FOR 1911 – PART II
This article is a follow-up to a previous article in which I detailed some excellent 1911 grip panels that were installed on a Ruger SR1911 “Lightweight Commander” pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Since that article, I have acquired a few … Continue reading
Ruger SR1911 Model Number: 6739, 10mm Auto – Product Review
While the 10 mm cartridge’s place in life still escapes me, I still wish to pursue it. I had reviewed the Springfield XDM-10 5.25 in this caliber. While the XDM is a fine pistol, a contention of mine is to … Continue reading
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 617, .22 CALIBER, SKU: 160584
In all my years of shooting, I have never owned a .22 caliber double-action revolver. I have shot them, but never owned one. I do have an older Ruger Single-six Descapotable that will shoot .22 (short, long, and long rifle) … Continue reading
XD-E™ 4.5″ SINGLE STACK – 9MM (XDE9459B)
“Springfield Armory has enjoyed a strategic, collaborative partnership with the state-of-the-art factory in Croatia working hand-in-hand to develop and engineer the multiple award-winning line of XD® polymer pistols that have become staples in the US marketplace.” – Source: Springfield Armory … Continue reading
Altamont 1911 Govt. Fingergroove Silverblack Checkered Engraved
I like, for a 1911-based pistol, wraparound fingergroove grips. I have used the Hogue exotic wood grips in the past for several 1911 pistols. More recently, I was visiting the Altamont Company website for a good grip for my Ruger … Continue reading