John Browning’s 1911 served the U.S. military for 75 years and became one of America’s most respected handguns. More than a century later, its trigger, ergonomics, and proven operating system live on in the modern double-stack 2011. Here is how a military sidearm evolved into one of today’s...
This innovative pistol caliber carbine withstood a weeklong torture test and came away with Outdoor Life's highest award The post LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot appeared first on Outdoor Life.
If you’re a fan of the 2011 platform, or Staccato itself, then the new HD P4X‘s new “Duty” angle won’t deter you too much from wanting to pick up one of these new steel-framed comped 9mms. Staccato has spent most of its history building competition guns before rece...
Is the German-made original worth the price, or are the cheaper knock-offs a better deal? The post H&K SP5 vs Turkish MP5 Clones: Head-to-Head Shootout appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The Staccato HD P4 is thick, heavy, expensive, and built for serious shooters. After more than 1,500 rounds, the real question is whether this $2,500 duty 2011 is worth the money.
Staccato’s new HD P4X brings a steel frame, full-size grip, compensated barrel, Glock-pattern magazine compatibility, and duty-focused features to the company’s HD pistol line.
CrossBreed's newly announced fitments for the Staccato HD C4X tell a familiar story in the holster market: a compact carry gun draws ecosystem attention once it proves itself in the field. The C4X, the compact aluminum-frame version of Staccato's compensated platform, landed well enough...
I’ll admit it: as I’ve matured as a shooter, I’ve slowly become a sucker for the 2011 platform, so news of a new HD variant always gets my attention. Fittingly dropped right before the Fourth of July, Staccato has announced the HD P4X, and it’s a bit of a plot twist for a ...
Staccato is making a smart move with the new HD P4X, and it's a response to market demand that's been building since the compact C4X started gaining traction in the concealed carry space. While the C4X uses an aluminum frame to keep weight down, the HD P4X swaps that for a full-size ste...
There are tons of great concealed-carry pistols and revolvers. I’ve carried these three more than any others The post My 3 Favorite Concealed-Carry Guns, After Years of Handgun Testing appeared first on Outdoor Life.