The P-09 is the latest in a line of handguns manufactured by Ceska Zbrojovka, or CZ for short. The company was founded in 1936 in what was then Czechoslovakia and is now the Czech Republic. Early firearms production was for the Czech Army during Word War II, but the company eventually began pursuing the civilian …
I never cease to be amazed at my lack of dexterity and training when I encounter a dynamic critical defense situation. Even after training over and over, I still do not perform quite up to my expectations. I guess I’m really not Jack Bauer. One of the handgun features which I avoid for both regular …
It’s no secret the human body goes wild when it’s flooded with adrenaline. I act like a cool cucumber with the light’s on, and practice all the time, but when startled I lose a great deal of dexterity and memory. GLOCK pistols are as simple as they come. The manual of arms is quick to …
I have become convinced that any round from 9mm and up is worthwhile. I love the powerful heaviness of the 45ACP, and the 9mm PARA is a dream to shoot in nearly any size firearm. I don’t have much use for the .40 myself. I find the recoil a bit to snappy for routine range …
Nearly all of the major firearm manufacturers produce quality firearms. That’s why they have been in business as long as they have. It’s no secret that I’m a GLOCK man. The quality is in every one of their firearms, regardless of generation or caliber. However, the experience of holding and shooting a SIG Sauer handgun …
The name Parabellum, used for the 9mm Parabellum pistol cartridge is derived from the Latin: Si vis pacem, para bellum If you seek peace, prepare for war. which was the motto of Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionfabriken (DWM) (German Weapons and Munitions Manufacturer). The cartridge was developed in 1902 for the 9mm Luger, designed by Georg …
