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TEQfest 2024: Walther Releases New Handguns

By admin September 22, 2024 No Comments

There is more to celebrate this fall than just the arrival of football season and Oktoberfest. German firearms maker Walther has unveiled its latest line of handguns, including new offerings in its PDP, PP, PPK/S, and WMP series. Welcome to TEQfest 2024!

The PDP F-Series Pro

Starting off the new releases for fall 2024 is the PDP F-Series Pro, available with both 3.5-inch and 4-inch barrels. Each is built with Walther’s hallmark TEQ (Trigger, Ergonomics, and Quality) philosophy. Chambered for 9mm, the firearms offer 18 and 10-round magazine capacity, reduced slide force, and grip circumference.

Walther PDP F Series
Built with Walther’s hallmark TEQ (Trigger, Ergonomics, and Quality)
philosophy, the PDP F-SERIES PRO is the ultimate tool for precision, reliability, and control in any situation. The PDP F-SERIES PRO offers versatile configurations to meet your specific needs, available in both 3.5″ and 4″ barrel lengths.

Designed for concealed carry and home defense, the PDP F-Series pistols are available for $899 (MSRP).

PDP Pro E Compact

The Walther PDP Pro E offered industry-standard sights, a duty grip texture, SuperTerrain Slide Striations, and a Polymer Flat-Faced trigger. Though a compact pistol, it still provides an 18-round magazine capacity, and its ambidextrous magazine release can be positioned for right- or left-handed thumb operation.

Walther PDP Pro E Compact
Built for those who demand the best, the PDP Pro E Compact boasts a range of features that ensure you’re always ready.

Tech Specs:

  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Finish: Nitride Black
  • Magazines Included: Three
  • Barrel Length: 4-inch
  • Twist Rate: 1/10
  • Trigger Pull: 4.5 pounds
  • Capacity: 18 rounds
  • Overall Length: 7.5 inches
  • Height: 5.4 inches
  • Width: 1.34 inches
  • Sight Radius: 6.4 inches
  • Weight (Empty): 26.2 ounces

The PDP Pro E Compact 4-inch is available for $799 (MSRP).

PDP Pro E Full Size

For those who prefer a full-size to a compact, Walther has also introduced the PDP Pro E, which offers all the features of the compact model in a larger package and an increased capacity of 20 rounds.

Walther PDP Pro E Full Size
The PDP Pro-E is equipped with a flat-faced trigger featuring a polymer trigger shoe, which results in a consistent and crisp break with every pull.

Tech Specs:

  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Finish: Nitride Black
  • Magazines Included: Three
  • Barrel Length: 4.5-inch
  • Twist Rate: 1/10
  • Trigger Pull: 4.5 pounds
  • Capacity: 20 rounds
  • Overall Length: 8 inches
  • Height: 5.7 inches
  • Width: 1.34 inches
  • Sight Radius: 6.9 inches
  • Weight (Empty): 26.8 ounces

The PDP Pro E Full Size is also available for $799 (MSRP).

PDP Pro-X PMM

Available in both compact and full-size options the PDP Pro-X PMM features a 4.6-inch barrel, a 4-inch slide, and a 5-inch frame. It is seamlessly paired with a Parker Mountain Machine compensator that is specifically engineered for the PDP, ensuring best-in-class recoil reduction.

Walther PDP Prox X PMM
The Walther PMM compensator is
specifically engineered for the PDP, delivering best-in-class recoil reduction while seamlessly blending with the pistol’s
aesthetics.

Tech Specs:

  • Barrel Length: 4.6 inches
  • Slide Length: 4 inches
  • Trigger Pull: ~4.5 pounds
  • Magazine Capacity: 18/10 (Compact) / 20/10 (Full Size)
  • Sights: Adjustable White Dot
  • Optic Ready: Yes
  • Trigger: Dynamic Performance Trigger

The PDP Pro-X PMM, ideal for competition and concealed carry, is available in both compact and full-size models for $999 (MSRP).

PP Black & Stainless

The iconic PP is back – a classic reborn for a new generation of collectors and shooting enthusiasts (and you don’t need a tuxedo in case you were wondering). The new PP blends the timeless design with modern innovations. Each model features fixed front and rear sights, rear slide serrations, beaver tail extension, hammer drop decocking safety, and a classic grip. The PP line-up offers double or single action trigger.

Walther PP
The compact pistol for those who like things shaken not stirred – After years of anticipation, Walther is proud to bring back one of its most iconic firearms, blending timeless design with modern innovation. Returning with all the elegance of its original form, enhanced by the best-in-class features that Walther TEQ embodies.

Tech Specs:

  • Barrel Length: 3.9 inches
  • Magazine Capacity: 7/8
  • Magazines Included: Two
  • Trigger Pull: 6 Pounds (Single Action) / 13 Pounds (Double Action)
  • Sights: Machine
  • Magazine Release: Button

The new PP is available in both black and stainless in .380 ACP and .32 ACP, for $969 (MSRP).

PPK/S SD

Walther’s PPK/S SD, chambered in .32 ACP, is another modern evolution of an all-time classic. It takes cues from the iconic firearm that was first developed nine decades ago but with a twist – namely the introduction of a threaded barrel in the PPK/S line-up. It adds cutting-edge functionality to a design steeped in history and innovation. The compact pistol, available in both stainless and black finishes, features fixed front and rear sights, double or single action trigger, beaver tail extension, and classic grip.

Walther PPK/S SD .32 ACP
The Walther PPK/S SD .32 ACP—a modern evolution of the iconic PPK/S, now enhanced with a threaded barrel for suppressor use. It marks Walther’s first introduction of a threaded barrel option for the PPK/S, bringing cutting-edge functionality to a design steeped in history and innovation.

Tech Specs:

  • Barrel Length: 3.3 inches
  • Magazine Capacity: Seven
  • Magazines Included: Two
  • Trigger Pull: 6 Pounds (Single Action) / 13 Pounds (Double Action)
  • Sights: Machine
  • Magazine Release: Button

The PPK/S SD with threaded barrel is now available for $1,099 (MSRP).

WMP

The WMP Optic Ready is chambered for .22 WMR and features a 4.9-inch threaded barrel, while a 10-round option is available. It features a patented ambidextrous reloading mechanism with both paddle and button releases, is red dot ready, and features a lightweight machined slide made of premium 7075 aluminum. The WMP also offers a fluted chamber to work with a wider range of ammunition, and a fiber optic front sight and serrated rear sight.

Walther WMP
All WMP models come optics-ready. If you plan on putting an optic on your pistol, you are ready to go. If you want to keep that factory look, you are covered with the included cover plate.

Tech Specs:

  • Caliber: .22 WMR
  • MSRP: $599.00
  • Barrel Length 4.9 inches
  • Slide Length 8.2 inches
  • Mag Release Quad Release
  • Magazine Capacity 15 rounds | 10 rounds
  • Total Included Magazines: Two
  • Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Serrated Rear Sight
  • Optic Ready: Yes
  • Trigger: Double Action with Integrated Safety

Ideal for concealed carry, the WMP is available now for $599 (MSRP).

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SAAMI Accepts Two Cartridges from Hornady

By admin February 22, 2024 No Comments

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute, Inc., also known as SAAMI, has announced two new rifle cartridges have been accepted into its list of standardization. SAAMI has long been the official voice for uniform firearm standards for safety and reliability across firearm platforms, components, and ammunition. The two newly accepted cartridges, both originally introduced by Hornaday Manufacturing Co, are the 22 Advanced Rifle cartridge and the 22 Creedmoor cartridge.

The first cartridge to be accepted was the 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge. Originally introduced by Hornady, the 22 ARC is ideal for the AR-15 platform. Hornady states the cartridge was developed with a 1:7 twist rate and works great with the heavier .22-caliber bullets for excellent functioning and optimal performance in that weapon system. The company also states the 22 ARC has tighter groups with increased accuracy for a better overall shooting experience.

SAAMI Accepts new cartridges from Hornady
SAAMI has announced the acceptance of two new cartridges, both originally from Hornady. The 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge and the 22 Creedmoor join a large list of SAAMI standards, furthering the industry standards across platforms, components, and ammunition. The two new cartridges are coming to the consumer market soon from Hornady. [Photo credit: Hornady]

The cartridge has been accepted by SAAMI, meaning the 75-grain projectile in the casings will have a set standard for all future rounds claiming the 22 ARC designation. The projectile for the cartridge has a travel velocity of 3,075 fps with a Maximum Average Pressure of 52,000 psi. Also included in the SAAMI acceptance are standards for all the components of the full cartridge, including the brass thickness and length, in addition to the projectile information.

The other cartridge accepted into SAAMI from Hornady is the 22 Creedmoor. Hornady hasn’t begun delivering the round to the consumer market just yet, but the company has stated the round will be an 80-grain projectile in the ELD-Match and ELD-X product lines. The 22 CM has been proven through testing to have better production when the projectile is limited in weight to achieve the right pressure maximum of 62,000 psi. According to the SAAMI acceptance, the round standard is 3,250 fps for the velocity of the 80-grain bullet.

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Next Revolution in Red Dot Optics

By admin May 6, 2023 No Comments

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Sig Sauer has officially launched the ROMEO-M17 red dot sight that was seen at SHOT Show 2023. The sight was originally developed in part with the Army’s Modular Handgun System and is designed specifically to fit the MHS M17/M18 pistols, M17/M18 Commemorative Special Editions, and M17/M18 Surplus pistols.

Sig ROMEO-M17 optic
Sig Sauer has officially released the ROMEO-M17 red dot optic that was shown at SHOT Show 2023. This cutting-edge red dot electro-optic was developed specifically for the US Military MHS M17/M18 pistols. (Photo credit: Sig Sauer)

“The fully sealed ROMEO-M17 is the next revolution in red dot optics; it answers the call to withstand the rigors of the battlefield and works seamlessly with the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System,” said Andy York, President, Sig Sauer Electro-Optics.

“The ROMEO-M17 is the first red dot sight to incorporate SIG SAUER’s patent pending SIG-LOC mounting system. SIG-LOC (Leveraged Optimized Connection) features a new proprietary bottom-mount technology that has multiple interface features between the pistol slide and the optic that provides for an extremely strong and robust lock-up. This new mounting system, when combined with the side mounted battery on the ROMEO-M17, allows the optic to have an extremely low position when mounted to the slide, giving the user a full sight picture and co-witness with the existing standard-height iron sights. This sight was engineered, tested, and built in Oregon to be the ultimate aiming solution for the MHS pistols.”

Fully Enclosed

The Mil-Spec electro-optics ROMEO-17 is a fully enclosed system that has been sealed and gas-purged. The 7075 Aluminum housing is machined with anti-reflection grooves to keep down glare, and it contains an integrated gas deflector in the front end. With the system being fully enclosed, Sig states the optic has ultimate protection from the elements.

Mounting

The ROMEO-M17 mounts differently than any other optic on the market. Thanks to the special cuts in the slide, the ROMEO-M17 mounts from the underside of the slide and is held in place with screws. This allows the optic to sit extremely low on the slide for easy co-witness with the standard height sights. At the present, the ROMEO-M17 is not compatible with the standard P320 or P320-M17/M18 slides, but Sig states those compatible slides will be coming soon.

Function

The optic itself is a high-efficiency point source red LED emitter with a 2 MOA dot/32MOA circle reticle. Independent brightness adjustment buttons on the exterior of the housing have tactile bumps, making them accessible to the user even when wearing gloves. Of the 15 brightness levels to choose from, three are optimized for use with Gen 3+ night vision devices. The side-mounted CR2032 battery compartment allows for changing out the battery without removing the optic.

SIG ROMEO-M17 optic on gun
The ROMEO-M17 red dot optic features a 2MOA dot with a 32MOA circle reticle. It mounts extremely low on the slide making it easy to co-witness with standard height sights. (Photo credit: Sig Sauer)

“The ROMEO-M17 is the pinnacle of pistol-mounted red dot optics, and we are immensely proud that it has been tested and selected to receive a NATO Stock Number (NSN) from the U.S. Army so this innovative technology and ruggedized performance is easily attainable and available to our warfighters,” concluded York.

The Sig Sauer Electro-Optics ROMEO-M17 is fully assembled in the USA and has an MSRP you’d expect from Sig at $809.99.

ROMEO-M17 Specs

  • Objective Lens Diameter: 24mm
  • Reticle: Circle dot with 2 MOA Red Dot / 32 MOA Circle
  • Lens Type: Asphere
  • Brightness Adjustment Settings: 15 (12 Day / 3 Night Vision)
  • Water Resistance: Submersible to 35 meters (115 feet)
  • Overall Length: 2.4 inches
  • Overall Width: 0.9 inches
  • Overall Height: 1.1 inches
  • Mounting Footprint: SIG-LOC MHS
  • Battery Type: CR2032
  • Battery Location: Side
  • Weight (w/o battery): 1.5 ounces

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H&K SFP9CC Micro-Compact: “One-and-a-Half Stack” 9mm

By admin March 8, 2023 No Comments

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Superior concealability is an important feature for many gun owners, and to get it many people spend significant time checking out subcompact and micro-compact pistols. If you’re interested in micros, you’ll be interested in the latest announcement from Heckler & Koch: the micro-compact SFP9CC.

This pistol is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and designed for fantastic concealability and consistent, reliable performance. It’s also the first micro of its kind for the renowned gun maker, making it even more interesting.

H&K SFP9CC
The H&K SFP9CC is the company’s first micro compact 9mm. (Photo credit: Heckler & Koch)

Heckler & Koch officially announced the SFP9CC at an event in Germany. Sketches and images have been strategically leaked, so this serves to confirm the belief that a micro-compact was coming. The SFP9CC is being described as a one-and-a-half stack pistol thanks to its capacity and overall design. This pistol is chambered in 9mm and offers numerous features designed for defensive purposes.

H&K SFP9CC
The micro-compact pistol is being produced for German law enforcement. (Photo credit: Heckler & Koch)

According to available information, there are two versions of the SFP9CC. The first is the standard model which is made with ambidextrous controls and offered with or without a Picatinny rail for accessories. Second is the Shape, a pistol created for specific contouring and comfort. The Shape doesn’t have ambidextrous controls because it’s made for deep concealment, but it does have a specially shaped slide and frame. Capacity for the pistols is 10 +1 with the flush fit magazine and said to be 13 +1 with an extended magazine.

HK german catalog
The gun is currently listed in a German catalog for law enforcement. (Photo credit: Heckler & Koch)

Features of the SFP9CC include:

  • SF or TR trigger. SF pull/reset is listed as similar to the VP9 with the TR heavier/longer.
  • Five backstrap sizes so the gun can be fit more precisely to the shooter’s hands.
  • Two magazine baseplates, flush and extended for a pinky rest.
  • Three possible magazine release options: paddle, button, heel release.
  • Charging support “ears” are available if desired to facilitate racking the slide.
  • Optics cut is available for those who want an optics-ready pistol.

MSRP for the Heckler & Koch SFP9CC is not known at this time. The gun is being made for German law enforcement at this time.

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a long-time outdoor writer, official OGC (Original Gun Cognoscenti), and author of Handgun Hunting: a Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game. Der Teufel Katze has written for a number of industry publications (print and online) and edited some of the others, so chances are you’ve seen or read her work before, somewhere. A woman of eclectic background and habits, Kat has been carrying concealed for over two decades, used to be a farrier, and worked for a long time in emergency veterinary medicine. She prefers big bores, enjoys K9 Search & Rescue, and has a Master’s Degree in Pitiless Snarkastic Delivery.

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Arex Delta Gray Wolf: Tactical Quality

By admin March 6, 2023 No Comments

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If you’re looking for a handgun designed with an eye for serious tactical applications, Arex, a Slovenian-based firearms manufacturer, might have something for you. The Arex Delta Gray Wolf is the latest addition to the gun maker’s Delta line and comes with a bevy of features to make it ideal for defensive purposes. This pistol is made to withstand serious use and outperform your expectations.

arex delta
Like other Delta Gen 2 guns, the Arex Delta Gray Wolf has a threaded barrel, among other tactical features. (Photo credit: Arex. Pictured here: Delta Gen 2)

According to Arex, this is a gun meant to be consistently reliable for tactical use, and it’s made to perform accurately whenever and wherever you need it. The Delta Gray Wolf features an extended threaded barrel, making it ready for muzzle devices whether you choose a suppressor or compensator. It has the same striker double-action trigger as the basic Delta GEN.2 model which, the company states, has proven itself to be a safer option than other designs, such as a fully-cocked single-action striker.

Arex delta gray wolf
The Arex Delta Gray Wolf has an enhanced mag well. (Photo credit: TFB)

Other features of the gun include a subtle gray finish, aggressive forward and rearward slide serrations, and an enhanced magwell. This gun is designed with a magwell that facilitates fast reloads and makes loading a magazine without looking easier to accomplish. The trigger guard is squared off and controls are ridged as needed for traction during use. A textured grip also gives shooters a more positive grip during live fire. There’s also an accessory rail in front of the trigger guard. Guns ship with standard adjustable rear and fiber optic front sights.

arex delta gray wolf
The threaded barrel is protected until the user chooses to add a different aftermarket device. (Photo credit: TFB)

MSRP for the Arex Delta Gray Wolf is not known at this time.

Kat Ainsworth Stevens is a long-time outdoor writer, official OGC (Original Gun Cognoscenti), and author of Handgun Hunting: a Comprehensive Guide to Choosing and Using the Right Firearms for Big and Small Game. Der Teufel Katze has written for a number of industry publications (print and online) and edited some of the others, so chances are you’ve seen or read her work before, somewhere. A woman of eclectic background and habits, Kat has been carrying concealed for over two decades, used to be a farrier, and worked for a long time in emergency veterinary medicine. She prefers big bores, enjoys K9 Search & Rescue, and has a Master’s Degree in Pitiless Snarkastic Delivery.

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SNEAK PEEK: Night Fision Fiber Optic Sights

By admin February 12, 2023 No Comments

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Night Fision, a Detroit-based manufacturer of advanced tritium insertion solutions, has a sneak peek of its next sight offerings, the Fiber Optic sights for Glock, Smith & Wesson, and Sig Sauer.

Nght Fision Fiber Optic Sights
Night Fision, a Michigan-based sights manufacturer, has given a sneak peek of its latest sights, the Fiber Optics sights. Available in two height options, it features a front fiber optic insert with a blank rear sight. The sights should be available in mid-February. (Photo credit: Night Fision)

The next iteration of the sights will be available in Standard Height and Optics Ready blade height. The fiber optics sights will have the color inserts of red and green, with a deeper red called Ruby coming soon after. In addition, the Optics Ready fiber optic sights, much like the Optics Ready Stealth line, will be a CNC machined steel sight body with serrations to eliminate glare along with smooth or beveled edges to minimize snag.

“This is something that we’ve been working on for awhile and cannot wait to release. Fiber Optic sights are something we haven’t done before, but not something we aren’t familiar with. These fiber sights offer clear visibility in all environment conditions. Middle of the night, foggy, rain? No problem,” says Rachel Maloney, Director of Marketing for Night Fision.

The Night Fision fiber optic sights have a blank square rear sight with a set screw to match up with the fiber optic front. The sights are set to hit the market in mid-February 2023 and more information regarding specifications and pricing should be available then.

Patti Miller is one of the most awesome females in the tactical/firearm (or any) industry. Imagine a tall, hawt, dangerous Laura Ingalls Wilder type with cool hair and a suppressed blaster and you’ll be getting the idea. What’s interesting is that in addition to being a willing brawler and intrepid adventuress, she’s also an Ent/Ogier level gardener and a truly badass baker.

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CMP Announces Training Opportunities for 2023

By admin February 7, 2023 No Comments

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The Civilian Marksmanship Program has scheduled their GSMM Master Instructor and CMP Range Officer training courses for 2023.  These courses are designed to offer learning opportunities on how to teach marksmanship, match regulations, and safety in a competition environment.

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The CMP announced new training opportunities for 2023. (Photo credit: CMP)

The GSMM Master Instructor training course teaches the fundamentals of marksmanship and match regulations in order for the student to become certified as a “master instructor” for the CMP’s sanctioned Garand, Springfield, Modern/Vintage military rifle, and rimfire rifle events. The cost of this one-day workshop is $135 and includes a notebook, thumb drive, sling, a CMP scorebook, and twenty dummy rounds of ammunition.

CMP-affiliated clubs are highly encouraged to send instructors for this additional training. The ideal candidate should be associated with clubs that need sanctioned rifle clinics, have marksmanship teaching experience, and experience in competing in the Grand, Springfield, Vintage/Modern rifle, or rimfire rifle events.

The CMP Range Officer training course is offered in a Level I and Level II stage. The Level I online course costs $75 but provides holistic training for all shooting categories. The student who successfully completes Level I can opt to move on to the Level II in-person one-day course for an additional $40. Level II is specialized around disciplines including high-powered rifle, bullseye pistol, and small-bore rifle. Topics include the firearms and equipment used, courses of fire, as well as event and safety regulation.

The course dates and locations are as follows:

GSMM Master Instructor Course

  • Butner, NC – April 28
  • Talladega, AL – June 7
  • Camp Perry, OH – July 21
  • Jericho, VT – September 16

CMP Range Officer Course (by discipline)

  • Phoenix, AZ – March 10 (HP rifle and Pistol)
  • Camp Butner, NC – April 28 (HP rifle and Pistol)
  • Talladega, AL – June 7 (HP rifle and Pistol)
  • Camp Perry, OH – July 7 (Smallbore/Rimfire)
  • Camp Perry, OH – July 9 (Pistol)
  • Camp Perry, OH – July 22 (HP Rifle)
  • Jericho, VT – September 17 (HP rifle and Pistol)
  • Talladega, AL – TBA (HP Rifle and Pistol)

For more information on the GSMM Master Instructor or Range Officer training courses visit thecmp.org or contact Kim Filipiak at [email protected].

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