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TangoDown VICKERS GLOCK SLIDE STOP

October 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
VICKERS GLOCK SLIDE STOP

VICKERS GLOCK SLIDE STOP

 

Vickers Tactical perfects the Glock yet again. Having difficulty executing fast reloads with the stock slide stop? Extended slide stops locking the slide back with rounds still in the gun due to your shooting grip? Try the VTSS and never look back. Extensive prototyping and testing created the optimum slide stop shape enabling positive slide lock and release, especially with gloves. Precision stamped and formed from 4130 chrome moly steel with durable hard coat, the VTSS will outlive your Glock. We recommend professional gunsmith installation only.

Fits Glock models G17, G17L, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35

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COLT DELTA ELITE 10mm AUTO BACK IN PRODUCTION

October 5, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Colt Delta Elite 10mm Pistol

Colt Delta Elite 10mm Pistol

Colt released the Delta Elite in the late 80’s. Unfortunately for a host of reasons the world wasn’t ready for the 10mm auto cartridge and its lower powered sibling the 40S&W took all the fame and purchase orders. The Delta Elite was discontinued. Through the years that followed the 10mm cartridge began to see its popularity grow and manufacturer’s began to offer 10mm pistols. The discontinued Delta Elite saw it’s value increase as they became sought after by shooters who understood the calibers near 41 magnum performance and ballistics. Around 2008 Colt recognized that the shooting world was now ready for a Delta Elite. Colt went back to the drawing board and redesigned the Delta Elite to correct some of the issues of the original model.

I have one issue with the improved Delta Elite and that’s the rear sight. I feel Colt should have opted for the Novak Low Profile sight offered on the Colt Combat Elite. Additionally if they used their rail gun frame  the Delta elite would appeal to a much bigger shooting group. Then again this is Colt being Colt.

Anyhow I do plan on owning a Delta Elite by winter 2012. I think it will be a great project gun.

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GLOCK 22 SHOULDER HOLSTER

October 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

I am currently looking for input on suitable shoulder holsters for a GLOCK 22 GEN4. Read more here.

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U.S. Army Purchases Additional Beretta 9mm Pistols

October 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Beretta 92FS

Beretta 92FS

 

The US Army announced today that Beretta U.S.A. has been awarded a purchase order for 15,778 new Beretta 92FS pistols and cleaning kits. Delivery of the pistols will begin in 60 days and will proceed at a rate of 2,000 pistols per month.

“This order reminds us that Beretta 9mm pistols remain a central part of the American arsenal,” commented Jeff Reh, Vice-General Manager for Beretta U.S.A. “These particular pistols are being supplied as part of the U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales program in aid to Afghan troops and to assist other U.S. allies around the world.”

The Beretta 92FS 9mm pistol and its U.S. military equivalent, designated the M9, have been manufactured in the U.S. since 1987 by an American work force that now stands at around 300 employees. To date, over 600,000 Beretta 9mm pistols have been delivered to the U.S. military by the Beretta U.S.A. facility in Accokeek, Maryland.

“We are very proud to continue supplying the 92FS and M9 pistols to the U.S. Armed Forces” said Gabriele de Plano, Beretta U.S.A.’s Vice President of Military Marketing & Sales, “and we are looking forward to future opportunities to support our troops in the field with either our improved Model 92A1 line or the new Px4 Storm family of pistols”.

In addition to Beretta, Benelli, Sako and Steiner, are part of Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT). This alliance of leading companies is unified to provide advanced products, services, in-house R&D and manufacturing in support of military personnel around the world. For additional information, visit www.berettadefensetechnologies.com.

Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta U.S.A. Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettaUSA.com.

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