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HUNTEX 2013
Don’t forget, it’s HuntEx this weekend. There’s been quite a discussion about this on GunSite over the past few weeks and there certainly seems to be numerous special offers available to show goers. If you’re going, enjoy the show, if not, be jealous of those who are. At the very least, have a good weekend! [...]
GLOCK Unveil the New 30S Pistol Model
In January, GLOCK, Inc. announced a new addition to its pistol lineup – the GLOCK 30S, these have now arrived in South Africa. The conceal-and-carry hybrid pistol features impressive stopping power consisting of a factory-made 36 slide on top of a 30SF frame. Its compact design and simple operation allow smooth drawing in a .45 caliber pistol. [...]
The Beretta Compact 92L Type M
A few Beretta Compact 92L Type M’s arrived on our sunny shores recently, a model I wasn’t very familiar with. It turns out that these are basically a Beretta 92FS with a shortened barrel / slide and a shortened slim grip, using single stack mags. The Type M Compact will make a great gun for [...]
The New Walther PPQ M2
The Walther PPQ first released in 2011 arrived in South Africa last year and immediately made itself noticed. Walther has been rather scarce in recent years and the new ones that were around, the P99 for example, were rather expensive. Then along comes the PPQ, an affordable, mid-size pistol that feels good in the hand and [...]
Hunting, one step at a time by Johan Verheem
Just the other day, after much unpacking, I eventually found my old Magellan 315 GPS. Hoping to find and plot the stored routes of some hunts, many moon ago. Sadly it’s soul has gone to the big satellite in the sky. Such a pity, for stored on it was a track that I walked and [...]
SIG-SAUER 556R 7,62 x 39 – First Impressions
For those unfamiliar with the SIG 556R, it is a SIG 556 platform rifle chambered in 7,62×39, therefore the “R” designation is for RUSSIAN. I have had 2 opportunities now to shoot he SIG 556R and I have some preliminary impressions. There are lots of reviews and opinions on this rifle, with most of them [...]
MRS Techniques and Safariland at AAD 2012
The name Safariland is synonymous with shooting leather and conjures up memories of the early days of IPSC shooting with names such as Bill Rogers, John Bianchi, Milt Sparks and Gordon Davis springing (slowly now) to mind as masters of their craft. Few remember Neale Perkins. Following a request from his father for a custom [...]
The Colt Rail Gun – History Meets Modern Era
Colt continues to take its battle and time proven M1911 pistol and adapt it to meet the changing requirements of its customers with its latest model, The Colt Rail Gun. Where quality and workmanship are demanded, Colt once again meets and exceeds the expectations of its customers. This handgun is outfitted with new and exciting [...]
Eye Protection and Shooting Glasses Review
You will never think about eye protection the same again By Andrew As a Navy Corpsman, I had the opportunity to see the results of a number of injuries, including those involving the face and eyes. I was astounded to see how crucial eye protection, sometimes referred to as “eye pro,” was and how effective [...]
New FN FNS-9 Competition Pistol
All New Prototype FN FNS Competition Model Tested at Major Matches around the US FNH USA is proud to introduce a new addition to the family of FNS pistols – the FNS-9 Competition model. In the final stages of development now, this new competition handgun was designed to fit the specific needs of competition shooters. [...]
