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Heizer DoubleTap .45

Heizer DoubleTap .45

The Heizer DoubleTap is a two-shot .45 ACP pistol that was announced last year, and subsequently shown at the 2012 SHOT Show. The DoubleTap is a very thin, lightweight gun designed for concealed carry. As it is very flat, it could make an excellent pocket gun.

Heizer DoubleTap .45

The new Heizer pistol is an all-metal gun that is fully machined. The DoubleTap can be purchased with a titanium frame or with and aluminum frame. The pistol weighs 14 ounces in titanium. In the aluminum configuration, weight drops to 12 ounces. Both versions are only 5/8″ thick.

The barrels are called “quick-changing” and allow the shooter to swap from the standard .45 ACP to a 9mm cartridge.  No tools are needed to switch barrels.  Barrels can also be had ported for reduced muzzle flip.

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Sphinx SDP Compact 9mm

Sphinx SDP

The Sphinx SDP Compact pistol was on display at the KRISS/Sphinx booth at the 2012 SHOT Show.  The SDP is a 9mm pistol that is made in Switzerland.

The SDP Compact uses a traditional double-action/single-action system. The DA trigger pull is rated at 8.16 pounds, while the SA pull is around 3.3 pounds.

Sphinx SDP

The frame is a little more non-traditional, as it has two halves: an upper aluminum and a lower polymer. The upper portion of the frame is hard-anodized aluminum, with full-length guides rails machined into the metal. The rails use Teflon inserts to help reduce wear.

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SIG P938

SIG P938

The SIG P938 pistol has generated a lot of interest from shooters ever since word of it leaked in late 2011. The P938 is a single-action-only handgun chambered in 9mm.

I can understand why this pistol would generate a lot of interest.  Essentially, the P938 is a 9mm version of the very popular SIG p238 handgun. Talking with one of the SIG reps, he said that the pistol has the same look and feel of the P238, and it doesn’t feel much larger than the .380 ACP gun. It is possible that many of the same holsters that fit the P238 will also work for the P938.

SIG P938

The SIG P938 will come in a variety of packages that have become standard across the classic SIG line including Equinox, Rosewood and Extreme. Night sights are standard, with one option utilizing a TRUGLO tritium-fiber optic front sight.

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Gen 4 Glock 21

Gen4 Glock 21

The Gen 4 Glock 21 is now a reality. The Glock 21 is one of the more discussed models from the company: on the one hand, it gives the shooter 13+1 rounds of the powerful .45 ACP to handle whatever threat may present itself. On the other hand, the gun is noticeably thicker than other Glock models, creating problems for many shooters with small to medium sized hands.

With the Gen 4 treatment to the model 21, Glock will hopefully satisfy all of their fans who like the cartridge developed some hundred years ago. One of the major changes to the Gen 4 pistols is the modular back strap system that allows the owner to custom fit the size of each gun to his or her hand. While the “Does size matter?” argument will never go away, Glock has certainly made a credible effort to make the 21 comfortably useable by most shooters.

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Lime Green Walther P22

Lime Green Walther P22 Carbon Fiber

This previously escaped my notice, but you can buy a lime green Walther P22 in a carbon fiber finish. I don’t know what kind of demand there is for a lime green pistol, but Walther has that market covered.

MSRP on this gun is $410 and it available as a Talo Distributors exclusive. Lipsey’s lists the pistol in their catalog, so if you can’t find it locally, your dealer can probably order you a lime green Walther P22.

Color aside, the Walther P22 has been quite popular with the rimfire crowd. The handgun is chambered for the inexpensive and fun to shoot .22 LR and has a sporty style. The P22 also has a reasonable price tag. A lot of people really like the ergonomics of these pistols. I’ve been told by some shooters that this gun is the best fitting pistol they have ever held.

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