As we showed in our Shot Show 2026 video, Aimpoint COA optics are coming to a whole variety of pistols. Springfield has just announced availability of 1911 Operator and Prodigy pistols with the Aimpoint COA. The COA features a tough mounting system, and is one of the slimmer optic platforms available. To me, it looks […]
Springfield has released the Echelon Alpha, which is a slightly different Echelon compact at a “more accessible” price point. As far as I can tell, it retains the same serialized trigger module, which Springfield calls the “Central Operating Group.” It also retains the grip of the 15-round compact Echelon, as well as the optics mounting […]
Wilson combat has introduced their “Bulwark“, a 9mm internal hammer-fired pistol. It has 15+1 capacity, and Wilson Combat says it is “cross compatible with many Glock 19 pattern holsters,” but I would be shocked it it fit and retained properly in such without excess movement. I suspect many will like the 1911 style trigger pull; […]
Glock has announced long-awaited slimline magazines with a 15-round capacity. This provides the much anticipated capacity increase of slimline pistols utilizing OEM fit, finish, and reliability. The pictures show a double stack magazine with what appears to be an indented steel mag catch. Hopefully this means there is no need to change out the polymer […]
HK announced their VP9CC, a 10-round compact carry pistol apparently designed to compete versus the popular Sig Sauer P365 and Glock G43x. The HK stands out with a low optic-mounting solution, and their European paddle mag release. I’ve carried and trained with the original VP9, and very much like the paddle mag release on it. […]
Springfield has now announced availability of their Echelon pistols with the Aimpoint COA. I’ve also seen listings for the Operator with the COA as well. Per Springfield’s press release: The Echelon COA variants available at launch are the 4.5F, 4.0FC and 4.0C models. The 4.5F is a full-size model with a 4.5” barrel that comes […]
Smith & Wesson Performance Center has added the Equalizer Carry Comp to their pistol lineup. This optics-ready pistol features the Performance Center trigger, and (of course) a ported slide & barrel. Werkz currently has holsters for a number of S&W models including the Shield, Shield Plus, and M&P 2.0. However, the Equalizer has not made […]
Steyr has begun shipping their ATD and ATC pistols. The ATD is a defensive handgun, utilizing DA/SA controls. The ATC is more competition-oriented, and features a crisp SAO trigger. Werkz is happy to announce support for both pistols in both IWB and OWB configurations. IWB support is provided in our most advanced holster — the […]
Smith & Wesson has released their stainless-frame M&P 2.0 in the “HD” series. It is available in 5″ barrel lengths, with or without compensated slide / barrel, and with or without thumb safety. The main advantage of this pistol over other M&P 2.0s is the heavier pistol (39oz versus 29oz for the previous “regular” metal) […]
FN just released their 309 pistol. This pistol sports a factory direct mount optic cut, FN’s famous barrel metallurgy, and 16 or 20 round magazine capacity in polymer mags, all for a price point around $500. TFB has an interview with FN that explores some of the features. Check it out. And if you’re interested […]