http://www.weaponscache.com/forum/ Share your personal experiences and opinions on a particular weapon in here. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:05:30 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.weaponscache.com/forum/images/WeaponsCache_beta1/misc/rss.jpg http://www.weaponscache.com/forum/ http://www.weaponscache.com/forum/gun-reviews/3154-kel-tec-p11-9mm-368-a.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:05:34 GMT Content courtesy of Gunreports.com (http://www.gunreports.com) | Gun Of The Week The P11 is a 9mm handgun with a 3.1-inch barrel. Capacity was... Content courtesy of Gunreports.com | Gun Of The Week

The P11 is a 9mm handgun with a 3.1-inch barrel. Capacity was 10+1, thanks to a double-column magazine. The suggested retail price of the base model was only $314 and featured a blued slide. Our P11 carried a hard-chromed slide and cost $368, but the same gun was available for $355 should you choose a P11 with a Parkerized finish. The inexpensive Kel-Tec P11 shared at least one design concept found on some more expensive pistols.


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According to the manufacturer, the Glock pistol was the first "industrially manufactured handgun with high-tech polymer grips." The barrels and slides are coated with what Glock describes as a "high-tech surface refinement" that they call Tenifer. The benefits of this "carbonitriding" coating are not only corrosion resistance and reduced glare but also resistance to abrasion. Tenifer coating is highly rated on the Rockwell Cone hardness scale at 64 HRC.Some Glock pistols are available with different color frames, but our G34 was basic black. The defining feature of the G34 was its long 5.3-inch barrel with polygonal rifling, covered by a slide that included a gaping hole just to the rear of the front sight. This relief measured approximately 1.75 inches long by 0.75 inches wide. Glock says that this serves to reduce stress on the frame. The dustcover beneath the slide was also longer, making room for a healthy sized accessory rail, which was molded into place. The schematic breakdown of the Glock pistol with magazine lists only 34 separate parts, 36 if you count the magazine insert at the base plate (part 32a), and the front sight blade, part number 16a.


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CALIBER
.40 S&W

SYSTEM
Safe Action

WEIGHT
650 g / 22.92 oz.

LOADED (~)
975 g / 34.38 oz.

LENGTH
186 mm / 7.32 in.

HEIGHT
138 mm / 5.43 in.

WIDTH
30 mm / 1.18 in.

BARREL HEIGHT
32 mm / 1.26 in.

LINE OF SIGHT
165 mm / 6.49 in.

BARREL LENGTH
114 mm / 4.49 in.

MAG. CAPACITY
Standard: 15

While those that know me would readily agree that I am a HUGE fan of Glocks in their "Second Generation" format, I may have to honestly reconsider that particular stance. I recently came into procession of a Like New In Box Glock in .40 S&W; Model 22, which had roughly 20 rounds fired through it. It is a newer version (or generation 3) and has the RTF (Rough Texture Finish) 2 (LEO and Military series). This means the frame texture is much more aggressive than the standard that came before, equaling roughly 4,000 prymids, which seem to grip you as much as you grip it.

Since this is a 3rd Generation Glock, the slide is much more durable than previous versions which is means a longer life while using the more potent .40 S&W ammo. I, personally, do not like the "feel" in the hand of most Generation 3 and later Glocks, preferring the Generation 2 which lack the finger grooves found on current versions. This version, however, was an exception as I found the texture of the relatively new RTF2 frame finish comfortable, and while aggressive, making me immediately aware of proper grip techinque. While some will complain that the RTF2 texture will NOT allow one to shift his grip to finalize the presentation of the weapon, I differ in this by stating that in presentation drills you will learn how to draw with the perfect presentation from the start. So, in my belief, this texture will actually make one a better shooter from the draw.
Another difference from that found on the "Standard" Generation 3 Glock is the slide serrations. On "standard" versions the slide serrations are a straight angle, where the RTF2 versions are a cresent shape or, commonly referred to as, "fish gills".

Apparently, some like these serrations while others do not. I personally found them an equally, if not more than, aggressive gripping surface and a welcome change from Glock's normal "hoo-hum" looks. Even in the hot, humid Texas summer weather, which was a lovely 103 over the test days, this shooter found no difficulty in racking the slide while doing any of the standard manual of arms. In this owner's opinion, since this distinct slide is no longer manufactured and it was manufactured in relatively low numbers for Glock, they will become increasingly desired by those that enjoy Glock variants.
During the intial testing phase, I used mainly Blazer Brass ammo 180 gr. FMJ, Remington Green box 180gr JHPs and some Winchester Ranger 155gr JHPs. I used a total of 1500rds over a 3 day period in order to have the pistol "settle" in and to also test out a new lube called Nano-Oil.

In short, this oil is supposed to bond with various surfaces in order to reduce overall friction of various moving parts including polymer/metal "rub" areas. Interestingly enough, the product does seem to work as the manufacturer claims. It works well enough that I am looking into supplimenting all my normal use lubicrates with this one. To get back on subject, the pistol preformed just like every other Glock I have ever fired; boringly consistant. There were no FTF, FTL or any other issue crop up with this pistol. It was a totally uneventful 3 days at the range with groups ranging from 1.1" to 2.3" depending on overall range starting at 7 yds. and going out to 25 yds. This type of accurcy is perfectly acceptable with most "combat" style weapons. Normally, a pistol grouping under the 3" mark is considered acceptable while those grouping in the 1.5" range are considered above average. And, of course, any pistol shooting sub MOA groups at combat ranges is considered exceptional and come with a premium cost. Part of the better than normal accuracy can be given to the excellent Tru-Dot TFO sights that were installed on this pistol.


Not only do the show up very well in broad daylight due to the fiber optics, but at night as well. My wife has been complaining about the "green glowing eyes" since I have moved it to my night stand.


I, for one, have no quantiums using this pistol in Self Defense or Home Defense situations as it is. Once I have made what has become the "standard modifications "of the Glock line, which include the .25 trigger job, 3.5# connector, better sights (which have already been addresssed) and possiblely a stainless recoil rod combo, I will be assured of a pistol that will not only outlast myself, but be totally dependable while doing such.

I would strongly recommend the Glock Generation3 RTF2 pistols for anyone that has had issues in the past with the Glock line over "grip" impressions. The RTF2 texture makes the pistol "feel" completely different in most hands leading you to believe that they ALSO done something to the grip angle, which they did not. I like it well enough that I have added a "Fish Gill" G23 to my list of future additions.

If you are still doubtful, look me up at my local ranges and I will put my ammo where my mouth is. If you are still not convinced after running a few mags of my ammo through my G22, well then you aren't out a thing! But at least you'll be able to say you gave it another try! ]]> Gun Reviews Texas_XD http://www.weaponscache.com/forum/gun-reviews/3087-glock-22-40s-w-review.html http://www.weaponscache.com/forum/gun-reviews/3055-springfield-armory-milspec-pb1132-38-super-682-a.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:42:13 GMT Content courtesy of Gunreports.com (http://www.gunreports.com) | Gun Of The Week The Mil Spec model is in some ways a commemorative pistol without... Content courtesy of Gunreports.com | Gun Of The Week

The Mil Spec model is in some ways a commemorative pistol without getting gaudy or expensive. It has classic styling including a basic military style grip safety and solid hammer tang.


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The Mil Spec model is in some ways a commemorative pistol without getting gaudy or expensive. It has classic styling including a basic military style grip safety and solid hammer tang.


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So, with all this interest in the 1887, we wanted to see which one we'd buy for fun shooting. The Armi Chiappa 1887 Fast Load 930.004, which we found selling under the Puma name by Legacy Sports International for $1229, had 12-gauge barrels chambered for 2.75-inch modern shells.


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