Smith & Wesson has had incredible success with their M&P line of handguns. To answer the demands of the CCW market for a compact 9mm, Smith & Wesson delivered the M&P Shield in both 9mm and .40 S&W a few years ago. [See the Shield review at GunsHolstersAndGear for additional information on these semi-automatic pistols.] Taking the same features as the larger … [Read more...]
Sig Sauer P250 Nitron in .380.
Sig Sauer produces some of the finest firearms in the world, and their handguns have been the choice selection of U.S. military units and law enforcement agencies across the country. However, those handgun selections have primarily been for full-sized duty firearms. Sig Sauer has responded to a growing trend of interest by firearm owners for smaller handguns, … [Read more...]
Sellier & Bellot Bonded Ammunition
Sellier & Bellot (S&B) may not be as well-known in the United States for ammunition as home-grown Federal, Remington, or Winchester, but they are much more well-known and respected in Europe where they are headquartered in the Czech Republic. In fact, Sellier & Bellot has been manufacturing small arms ammunition since 1825, and has even been contract … [Read more...]
New HK MR556A1 Competition Model
Heckler & Koch is no stranger to making high quality rifles, and this year the company was continuing to show off their "Competition Model" of the previously released MR556A1. The Competition model was originally debuted at the 2014 SHOT Show, and is now in full production and availability. Though marketed to the 3-gun shooting market, there are features that make the … [Read more...]
New Barnes TSX Bullets in 5.56mm
Barnes Bullets is world-famous for manufacturing some of the most accurate and effective bullets on the market today. Their TSX (Triple Shock-X) bullets have proven themselves to be some of the best game bullets that can be fielded, and the new Tipped TSX (TTSX) bullets appear to be having outstanding results as well. This year Barnes Bullets has announced the introduction … [Read more...]
The Ruger SP101 in .327 Magnum
Ruger has produced another ad campaign promoting their SP101 revolver in .327 Federal Magnum. The .327 Magnum started as an unknown and odd cartridge, but after initial testing, was found to be much more viable than some originally thought. Richard posted an article on this firearm back in 2007, but there seems to be a growing number of revolver shooters that are interested in … [Read more...]
Viridian X-Series Pistol Laser Lights
The Viridian X-Series pistol laser light combines a bright Cree LED light, with the aiming advantage of a Viridian green laser sight. Green lasers have a distinct advantage over more common red lasers because the brightness level of the laser allows a clear targeting point even during daylight, where most red lasers tend to suffer. Though not as popular in law enforcement … [Read more...]
The Glock 43 Single Stack 9mm Has Arrived!
Preparing for SHOT Show this year a wealth of media releases about new products, and upgrades were released. Conspicuously missing was an announcement from Glock about the handgun everyone has been seeking for a long time. Well, the BlueSheepDog Crew can finally share with our readers that Glock has produced that long-awaited pistol - the single stack, compact Glock 43 in … [Read more...]
New Accu-Grip AR-15 Pistol Grip
Like a handgun, one of the most important parts of the AR-15 for maintaining accuracy is the pistol grip. Obtaining proper alignment to the rifle, proper sight alignment, proper trigger pull and reset, and comfortable shooting and stability for follow-up shots can be narrowed down to just a few areas, and the pistol grip is definitely a critical component. This month, … [Read more...]
Troy M7A1 PDW Carbine Stock
Troy Industries has become synonymous with high quality AR-15 accessories in the short time that they have been in business. A lot of that success is due to Troy's uncompromising approach to product design, function, and fit; as well as their commitment to manufacturing products in the United States and providing customers a lifetime, trouble-free warranty on every … [Read more...]