Publication/Issue: Combat Handguns August 2014

At Sig Sauer Academy, students train under the patient, attentive eyes of several expert instructors, many of them police officers and former military personnel.

Sig Sauer Self-Defense

During a recent trip to the Sig Sauer Academy the opportunity to watch a training session in-progress arose. The teaching ...

Mossberg 715P: A Tactical Plinker, Trainer & Small-Game Hunter

With its tactical look, low recoil and on-point accuracy, the Mossberg 715P, chambered in .22 LR, boasts a dollar-to-fun ratio ...

Sibling Harmony: Smith & Wesson’s M&P40 and M&P22

The Smith & Wesson M&P40 and .22-caliber combo offers seamless training—and more bang for your buck!

Based on the legendary CZ 75 design, but bolstered to fire heavy-hitting .45 ACP cartridges, the 97 B is reliable, accurate and very easy to manipulate and control.

CZ 97 B Combines Modern Features with the Classic 75 Design

CZ’s battle-proven 75 goes big. The CZ 97 B includes modern features and knockdown .45 ACP firepower!

How to Fix a Malfunctioning Handgun

When learning how to quickly fix a malfunctioning handgun, it is best to learn how to react to the malfunction ...

The author's camo-DuraCoated Springfield XD pistol.

Custom Digital Designs: DuraCoat Experts

Custom Digital Designs (CDD) is leading the way when it comes to the application of custom colors and designs such ...

Sig Sauer’s smooth shooting P226 Elite SAO brings single-action-only capability to one of Sig’s most popular full-size platforms. Chambered in 9mm, the P226 Elite SAO measures 8.2 inches overall and features a nicely elongated integrated rail for the mounting of light and laser units like the Viridian X5L green laser/light combo unit.

Testing Sig Sauer’s Smooth-Shooting P226 Elite SAO

The Sig Sauer P226 Elite SAO is a smooth-shooting 9mm defender bred to deliver 15+1 rounds of firepower on the ...

Kimber’s Ultra Raptor II provides shooters an ultra-compact carry powerhouse with talon sharp styling. For those who like an edgy look and capable .45 ACP firepower, the Ultra Raptor II is worth a close look.

Kimber’s Ultra Raptor II is an Ultra-Compact Carry Powerhouse

The Kimber Ultra Raptor II handgun is a carry-ready 1911 which swoops into action with sharp looks and ultra-accurate .45 ...

The Well Armed Woman Empowers Female Shooters

The mission of The Well Armed Woman is to provide a comprehensive, intelligent and respectful web resource to educate, equip ...

Testing the LaserMax Green Guide Rod Laser

The LaserMax Green Guide Rod Laser improves daytime visibility and usability in adverse temperatures.

A law enforcement favorite, the Glock 22 Gen4 is also a top-notch civilian self-defense handgun, packing 15+1 rounds of accurate, controllable .40-caliber firepower. The gun comes equipped with standard Gen4 features, including a dual recoil spring, an ambidextrous mag release, wrap-around grip texturing and interchangeable backstraps for a user-customizable grip.

Glock 22 Gen4: A Top-Notch Civilian Self-Defense Handgun

The Glock 22 Gen4 is a duty-tested, do-it-all defender which combines high round counts with .40-caliber knockdown power!

The new Ruger GP100 Match Champion delivers .38 Special/.357 Magnum performance and power in a great handling and highly shootable package. Its excellent, ergonomic grips and well-balanced 4.2-inch barrel make it a surefire winner on the range.

Meet Ruger’s Match Maker: The GP100 Match Champion

The Ruger GP100 Match Champion .357 pulls double-duty as IDPA king and serious self-defender!

An overarm grip just above the attacker’s elbow limits his mobility and keeps you well away from a deadly knife thrust.

Close-Quarters Counterstrikes

Close-Quarters counterstrike techniques to keep your attacker under control and get your gun in the fight!

7 Common Concealed Carry Methods

Breaking down the pros and cons of seven common concealed carry methods, including Strong-Side Hip Carry, Crossdraw Carry, Shoulder Carry ...

Slim and lightweight, the R51 puts 9mm power in a package as easy to carry as many well-known .380s.

Remington R51 9mm: A Classic Design Comes Full Circle

The new Remington R51 9mm features 21st-century enhancements for the ultimate in concealed carry self-defense!

Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special pistol 2014

Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special Gives Standout Performance

Designed by Ken Hackathorn, the Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special is chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel and 8+1 ...

Being knocked down and cornered, the victim is at a position of serious disadvantage, heightening his vulnerability to harm and sometimes warranting an armed response.

Disparity of Force: Five Real-Life Self-Defense Cases

Five real-life self-defense cases which highlight the right to use deadly force when the odds are stacked against you!

With his daughter in the burglar's grip, the homeowner took careful aim at the assailant and fired, freeing the child and ending the assault.

It Happened to Me: Home Invasion, Fake Cop, Derringer Justice

3 'It Happened to Me' stories: Father’s 9mm drops hostage-taker during home invasion, a Ruger .380 thwarts a fake cop, ...

Women’s Self-Defense | So Long, White Knight

Why women are trading in the knight in shining armor for a shiny, personal self-defense firearm.

Wilson Combat Hackathorn .45 ACP | VIDEO

For the August 2014 issue of COMBAT HANDGUNS, author D.K. Pridgen evaluated Wilson Combat’s newest 1911 offering—the custom-grade Hackathorn Special ...

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