guns By jbird Period: Jun 19, 1900 to Jul 21, 2011 guns Nov 13, 1900 ruger p-95 The Ruger P-95 is a semi-automatic large-frame pistol chambered in 9mm. The P-Series have been available in the US since 1987 and are marketed as economically priced all-purpose pistols. The difference between the P-95 and the P-345 is of course the caliber, the P-95 has fixed sights and costs about $200 less. Otherwise they are very similar. It uses a short-recoil, locked-breech system where the backwards force is absorbed by the slide rather than the frame. Although there are many locked-breech handguns, the P-Series uses a design similar to the SIG P220 and 1911 pistols.Features include an ambidextrous safety/decocker and an automatic firing pin safety that blocks the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled fully rearward. It has a black polymer frame, stainless steel or blued alloy steel slide, and a double-stacked 10- or 15-round magazine.Ruger recommends the P-95 for self-defense, tactical and sport shooting.SpecificationsAction: Semi-auto Caliber: 9mm Size: Large Length: 7.25" Height: 5.75" Weight: 1.6 pounds Trigger: Double-action Barrel Length: 3.9" Twist: 1 in 10" Sights: Fixed 3-dot Material/Finish: Alloy steel/bluedStainless steel Grip: Polymer/black Capacity: 1015 Website: http://www.ruger.com/products/p95/models.html Features: Ambidextrous safety MSRP: $393.00 - 424.00 Editor Review Review by: Karuna Eberl Past Reviews (1)Follow Ruger P95It’s simple to sum up the qualities of the Ruger’s P95 semi-automatic handgun.Reliable. Versatile. Affordable. Versatile: The P95 is easy to handle and relatively lightweight, making it a popular concealed carry gun for personal defense, though it’s also sometimes used by military and police. It’s styling is more Velma than Daphne. But what it lacks in style points it more than makes up for in reliability. Shooters often tout its weighted balance and low recoil, making it a nice choice for the younger or more inexperienced. It’s also a great personal defense choice for women wanting something substantial yet friendly. But don’t be fooled — it is still plenty manly enough for the big dogs. Reliable: Like I said, you won’t look like the biggest badass when you brandish this weapon, but then again, defense isn’t a fashion show. When it matters most the P95 comes with the confidence that it will shoot all 15 rounds without a glitch. Very few people ever report even minor mechanical failings. A veteran friend fired thousands of rounds from his P95 over four years, without a single cleaning, or problem. Obviously that kind of maintenance is not wise, but it does make the P95 a good choice for the incurably lazy. Affordable: Ruger began making the P95 in 1996. Today they’re just a few hundred dollars new, and a used one can be picked up for a bit less. Originally there were three types: the safety, de-cocker and double action models. In 2005 all but the safety model were discontinued, but new features include an added Picatinny rail for a laser light or if you use laser grips, a finish on the grip frame and several added safety features. What else can be said? Oh yeah, it’s also really fun to shoot. But then again, so is everything. 0Share9 Post Your ReviewLogin Using: Submit Login to Post Your Review Remember Me Forgot your password? | Forgot your username? Subject Review Login to Post Your Comment Rate Notify me of other reviews via email P-95 Saturday, July 23, 2011 Guiedo - View Profile I've got one, and have used it for several times as a carry weapon. Never shot anyone with it, but on the range I've never had a single problem of any kind. I recommended the weapon for a starting self-defensive arm for several people, and several family members have it. My nephew uses one as his standard self-defensive sidearm. He's a big boy and has no problem with concealed carry. I have carried Ruger sidearms for a long time, and never had any feelings that they would fail to function, if called upon. Refresh comments listRSS feed for comments to this post.What to do when assaulted while in a vehicle? -- Fight or flight? Would you have to be stuck (traffic or obstacle) before legally defending yourself? ... If you are using an IWB holster do you store it differently while driving? ... If necessary would you shoot through the door or window? (assailant on the side of the vehicle) Do Tell...9MM POLYMERS AROUND $500 Beretta - PX4 Storm2 User Reviews Glock - G17 Gen 41 User Reviews Sig Sauer - P2500 User Reviews Ruger - P-951 User Reviews Smith and Wesson - M&P0 User ReviewsPOPULAR HANDGUNS REVIEWS Magnum Research - Desert Eagle3 User Reviews Glock - G333 User Reviews Glock - G17 Gen 41 User Reviews Colt - M1911A13 User Reviews Smith and Wesson - Model 627 Performance Center1 User ReviewsSee All POPULAR RIFLES REVIEWS Steyr - AUG1 User Reviews Savage - 110 BA1 User Reviews Barrett - 82A11 User Reviews DPMS Panther Arms - LR-308L1 User Reviews Sig Sauer - Sig 516 Sports Configuration Model0 User ReviewsSee All POPULAR SHOTGUNS REVIEWS Remington - Model 870 Special Purpose Marine Magnum1 User Reviews Stoeger - Double Defense1 User Reviews Savage - Stevens 350 Pump Field/Security Combo0 User Reviews Remington - Model 870 Wingmaster1 User Reviews Browning - Maxus2 User ReviewsSee All . Feb 20, 1905 ak47 The AK-47 is a selective-fire, gas-operated 7.62×39mm assault rifle, first developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov. It is officially known as Avtomat Kalashnikova. It is also known as a Kalashnikov, an "AK", or, in Russian slang, Kalash.Design work on the AK-47 began in the last year of World War II (1945). After the war in 1946, the AK-46 was presented for official military trials. In 1947 the fixed-stock version was introduced into service with select units of the Soviet Army. An early development of the design was the AKS-47 (S—Skladnoy or "folding"), which was equipped with an underfolding metal shoulder stock. In 1949, the AK-47 was officially accepted by the Soviet Armed Forces and used by the majority of the member states of the Warsaw Pact. May 30, 1926 beretta px4 The Beretta PX4 Storm is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm, 40 S&W and .45 ACP. And it is also available with a full, compact or sub-compact frame.Features include an external hammer that when cocked back changes the trigger pull from double-action (long pull) to single-action (short pull). Its ambidextrous safety acts as a de-cocking lever and a second safety feature is its visible automatic firing pin block that prevents it from discharging if accidentally dropped. It has three-dot fixed sights and the front sight is interchangeable. On the front of the frame is a Picatinny rail for mounting lights or lasers. Lastly, it has a techno-polymer grip with removable back straps (small, medium and large), so shooters can adjust the grip for comfort and ease-of Period: Sep 20, 1956 to Jul 21, 2011 guns Sep 27, 1960 taurus 24/7 G2 The Taurus 24/7 G2 .40 is a semi-automatic large-frame pistol chambered in .40 caliber. The 24/7 .40 contributes eight pistols in Taurus’s 24/7 G2 series. What makes the G2 .40 different from the standard 24/7 .40 is that it's equipped with a safety on the trigger, so the trigger must actually be pulled to set off the action. This feature prevents the gun from accidentally discharging if dropped. Also, the G2 has contoured thumb rests on the grip.Features include the Taurus Security System. The TSS allows the gun to be completely disengaged and rendered inoperable with the simple turn of a key. Another safety feature is its loaded chamber indicator, which is red strip of metal that protrudes from behind the ejection port when a round is loaded. It is also equipped with a Picatinny rail for easy mounting of accessories. The 24/7 G2 .40 models also are available in stainless steel or blued stainless steel finishes.Taurus recommends the 24/7 Series for general conceal and carry. SpecificationsG240B-10 G240B-15 G240BC-10 G240BC-15 G240SS-10 G240SS-15 G240SSC-10 G240SSC-15 Action: Semi-auto Caliber: .40 Size: Large Length: 7.28" Weight: 1.75 pounds Trigger: Double-action/single-action Barrel Length: 4.2" Slide Material: Stainless steel/blue Frame Material: Polymer/black Grip: Checkered Capacity: 10 Website: http://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=740&category=Pistol&toggle=&breadcrumbseries= Features: Taurus Security System (TSS); loaded chamber indicator; Picatinny rail contoured thumb rests; and trigger safety MSRP: $498.00 - 514.00 0ShareNew Post Your ReviewLogin Using: Submit Login to Post Your Review Remember Me Forgot your password? | Forgot your username? Subject Review Login to Post Your Comment Rate Notify me of other reviews via email .What to do when assaulted while in a vehicle? -- Fight or flight? Would you have to be stuck (traffic or obstacle) before legally defending yourself? ... If you are using an IWB holster do you store it differently while driving? ... If necessary would you shoot through the door or window? (assailant on the side of the vehicle) Do Tell...9MM POLYMERS AROUND $500 Beretta - PX4 Storm2 User Reviews Glock - G17 Gen 41 User Reviews Sig Sauer - P2500 User Reviews Ruger - P-951 User Reviews Smith and Wesson - M&P0 User ReviewsPOPULAR HANDGUNS REVIEWS Magnum Research - Desert Eagle3 User Reviews Glock - G333 User Reviews Glock - G17 Gen 41 User Reviews Colt - M1911A13 User Reviews Smith and Wesson - Model 627 Performance Center1 User ReviewsSee All POPULAR RIFLES REVIEWS Steyr - AUG1 User Reviews Savage - 110 BA1 User Reviews Barrett - 82A11 User Reviews DPMS Panther Arms - LR-308L1 User Reviews Sig Sauer - Sig 516 Sports Configuration Model0 User ReviewsSee All POPULAR SHOTGUNS REVIEWS Remington - Model 870 Special Purpose Marine Magnum1 User Reviews Stoeger - Double Defense1 User Reviews Savage - Stevens 350 Pump Field/Security Combo0 User Reviews Remington - Model 870 Wingmaster1 User Reviews Browning - Maxus2 User ReviewsSee All . Jun 24, 1975 colt M19 DescriptionThe Colt M1911A1 is a semi-automatic large-frame pistol chambered in .45 ACP or .38 Super. The 1911 has a long history with the US military and, in some ways, became the archetype for pistols today because of its simple design that has remained relatively unchanged since its introduction in 1911. One feature that makes it so popular is its light recoil, especially for a .45. The recoil is absorbed by its heavy frame that weighs around 2.5 pounds. And, interestingly enough, the 1911 is recoil operated. The expanding gases that push the projectile out also forces the slide back and by doing so ejects the casing and chambers another round. It has a hammer, but has a single-action only trigger that sets off the action with a short pull. It has two safety mechanisms. A grip safety that rests within the dovetailed curve below the hammer. The grip safety is automatically engaged when not in use, so it cannot fire unless the trigger is actually pulled. This means no accidental discharges if dropped. The second safety is a manual safety that turns on and off with a flip of a switch.Although Colt is credited with creating the 1911 because it had the government contract, it does have numerous manufacturers. The M1911A1 remained the standard issued pistol until it was replaced in 1985 by the M9 made by Beretta. However, it is still in service within special military units and law enforcement.SpecificationsAction: Semi-auto Caliber: .38 Super.45 ACP Size: Large Length: 8.5" Height: 5.25" Weight: 2.49 pounds Trigger: Single-action only Barrel Length: 5" Sights: Fixed Material/Finish: Steel Grip: Wood Capacity: 7 Features: Grip safety MSRP: N/A Editor Review Review by: Matt Finley Colt M1911A1My first encounter with a Colt 1911 was back when I was in the second grade and my dad let me hold the service pistol he carried while serving overseas during WWII. I knew it as a well-used tool my father depended on time and time again. It had noticeable wear around the edges, especially the grips. He always kept it strapped to his side with a rickety old brown leather holster whenever we hunted or went out plinking. It was his favorite go-to gun. But for me, my hands were still too small to wrap around the massive grip to keep positive control.During the next few years, I started shooting bigger calibers like .22-250 and .30-30, but I didn’t shoot any handguns larger than a .22, so dad made sure to keep my interest piqued by letting me hold the 1911 every time we went shooting. Then, at the age of 10, he finally let me shoot it and let me tell you, that first time was epic. Even through the earmuffs I remember hearing POP! like I hadn’t heard gunfire before. The ensuing recoil made me step back slightly and I remember giggling to myself even though I failed miserably to hit the target. Dad was a different story. He’d shoot freehand with it and still get a tight grouping.Now, flash forward an undisclosed number of decades to when I first went shooting with my soon-to-be-wife. The first gun out of her bag was a Colt 1911 and, let me tell you, if I hadn’t already committed to winning her over years earlier, I surely would’ve done so just then.Talk about a stepping in the way-back machine, it was just as much fun as when I was a kid only now, actually being able to hold it, I developed a whole new appreciation for the Colt 1911 and its accuracy and dependability.Even though my dad taught me to shoot the 1911, he didn’t teach me was how to fieldstrip it. My wife-to-be showed me how to take it down. After that, I was able to fieldstrip it in about 5 minutes even if I didn’t touch for months.I can understand why the Colt 1911 is one of the most successful handguns of the 20th century in both military and civilian versions. The frame and action are very dependable, even in adverse conditions. I’ve heard some compare it to the AK-47 in terms of reliability. I’ve fired it in pretty dusty, dirty conditions and haven’t had any misfires. It is also highly accurate and can be tuned to be a match-level gun.Of course, there’s a downside to the Colt 1911, compared to a modern handgun like a Glock 21 the 1911 is considerably heavier. It also has an inherently limited magazine capacity of 7 or 8 rounds depending on the model. Aftermarket clips are available to increase capacity by a few rounds, but it will be an extended clip that protrudes beyond the bottom of the grip.Another issue I’ve noticed is the tendency for the slide stop to-not-want to-go-back-in. It’s a common problem and you can read how to get it in in my article on “How to Take Down a Colt 45 Series 80.”There have been several different flavors of the Colt 1911 .45 semi-auto in the last century, but the overall dependability and desirability of this weapon has remained the same with few exceptions. If you’re looking for an industry standard go-to handgun that is highly accurate and dependable you’ll do well to consider the Colt 1911. 0Share2 Post Your ReviewLogin Using: Submit Login to Post Your Review Remember Me Forgot your password? | Forgot your username? Subject Review Login to Post Your Comment Rate Notify me of other reviews via email I know it doesn't have a lot to do with it, but... Thursday, June 30, 2011 RevolversRock - View Profile Wonderful story, my grandfather served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. I don't know much about him, I only got to talk to him once, and it was at the age when I was kinda shy around him (I was like 11 or something), so I never got to ask him about it. He passed down his bomber jacket to my dad and now I've got it and wear it with pride (When it gets cold of course). He also left me a Case locking knife which I still have and intend to keep. Unfortunately, I don't know what happened to his gun. He died a few years ago. He was a great man and one of my inspirations to try to make it in the U.S.A.F. a fighter pilot. Thursday, June 30, 2011 RevolversRock - View Profile I forgot, the 1911 is a classic and one of my favorite handguns. Rock the good ol' .45. Your father must've been a great man. n/a Wednesday, February 23, 2011 christopher villiard wow thats a nice 1911 i realy like the 1911 in 45cal 38 is alright but i pafer 45 Monday, January 31, 2011 tony nice gun Refresh comments listRSS feed for comments to this post.What to do when assaulted while in a vehicle? -- Fight or flight? Would you have to be stuck (traffic or obstacle) before legally defending yourself? ... If you are using an IWB holster do you store it differently while driving? ... If necessary would you shoot through the door or window? 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Oct 22, 1984 glock G17 DescriptionThe Glock 17 Gen 4 is a semi-automatic large-frame pistol chambered in 9mm. “Gen 4” means it is the fourth generation G17. New features include removable back straps that allow shooters to adjust the grip for size and ease of use. Another new feature, the dual recoil pin, reduces recoil and increases the life cycle of the assembly. The grip texture is more aggressive, so it won’t slip when the shooter’s hands are sweaty or wearing gloves. And, an enlarged magazine release that's easier to hit. Otherwise it has standard Glock features such as a polymer grip that's very lightweight at 2 pounds loaded. On the front of the grip are finger grooves for a solid hold. Its double-action trigger is also “safe-action” meaning the safety is on the trigger rather than the side. The only way a round can fire is if the shooter pulls the trigger because its internal design won’t allow the firing pin to punch forward any other way. This prevents accidental discharges if the pistol is dropped. Glocks have a simple, dependable and easy-to-use design, which is why many law enforcement agencies worldwide prefer the G17 Gen 4. Glock recommends the G17 Gen 4 for opened carry.SpecificationsAction: Semi-auto Caliber: 9mm Size: Large Length: 7.32" Height: 5.43" Weight: 1.4 pounds Trigger: Double-action Trigger Pull: 5.5 pounds Barrel Length: 4.49" Twist: 1 in 9.84" Sights: Fixed Material/Finish: Tenifer/matte black Grip: Polymer with finger grooves and Rough Textured Frame (RTF) Capacity: 17 Website: http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm Features: "Safe-action" trigger safety MSRP: $640.00 0Share18 Post Your ReviewLogin Using: Submit Login to Post Your Review Remember Me Forgot your password? | Forgot your username? Subject Review Login to Post Your Comment Rate Notify me of other reviews via email nice Wednesday, March 2, 2011 ard great classic Refresh comments listRSS feed for comments to this post.What to do when assaulted while in a vehicle? -- Fight or flight? Would you have to be stuck (traffic or obstacle) before legally defending yourself? ... If you are using an IWB holster do you store it differently while driving? ... If necessary would you shoot through the door or window? 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