A Good Pistol At A Good Price: The IWI Masada

This review covers the Ross Martin RM1C, a 9mm polymer-frame striker-fired handgun launched at Shot Show 2024. The reviewer highlights its feature set, including ambidextrous controls, an optics-ready slide, and a 17-round magazine capacity. A significant focus is placed on a special deal that includes five magazines, a Savior Equipment bag, and a Vidian RFX11 red dot optic for an attractive price point.

This review of the HK VP9CC micro-compact pistol compares it to the Sig P365 and the HK CC9, highlighting its VP9-like ergonomics and controls. It features a cold hammer-forged barrel, optics-ready slide with an RMSC footprint, and a tritium front sight. While slightly larger than the P365, it offers comparable capacity and slightly better shootability, making it a strong contender for concealed carry, especially for existing VP9 users.

This review of the all-metal Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 highlights its shootable balance and controllable movement, largely attributed to its weight. Key pros include improved slide serrations with a cocking shelf, tritium night sights with a daylight-bright yellow-green dot, and a crisp, flat-faced trigger with a predictable pull for accuracy. The handgun is optics-ready with a versatile plate system allowing for low-profile red dot mounting and boasts a 17+1 round capacity. The primary cons identified are its significant weight and larger size, making it less ideal for concealed carry, and a slightly higher cost.

This review highlights the Ross Martin RM1C as a highly capable subcompact handgun often overlooked due to its size classification. The speaker praises its flawless finish, ergonomics, trigger, and ambidextrous controls, comparing it favorably to the CZ P10S and Glock 26. Potential ties to Springfield Armory are noted as a positive indicator of manufacturing experience and quality.

This review of the California-legal Canik MC9 highlights its value proposition, including ambidextrous controls, optics readiness, and included accessories. While the reviewer found the trigger to be nice and the shooting experience acceptable for its size, significant concerns were raised regarding quality control and reliability, particularly with less experienced shooters. The reviewer experienced malfunctions not present in their own shooting, suggesting potential issues with ammunition sensitivity or shooter technique, though they also managed to induce a malfunction themselves. Despite personal positive experiences with round count, the reviewer hesitates to give a full recommendation due to these concerns.

This review of the EAA Witness 2311 CMXX, a Girsan-manufactured double-stack 1911, highlights its budget-friendly approach to the 2011 platform. The firearm features a compensated barrel, optics-ready slide, and an ergonomic grip with aggressive texturing. The review details its performance, including a flat shooting experience due to the compensator and a manageable recoil impulse, making it a strong contender for those seeking a feature-rich 2011-style pistol at a more accessible price point.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.