Ruger Security-9 Compact
Ruger created a smaller version of the Security-9 and called it a Security-9 Compact. Much like it’s big brother, Ruger kept the price down making this model an excellent budget choice. It has a 3.42” barrel, two ten round magazines, a thumb safety, drift-adjustable U-notch rear sight and forward slide serrations. The Security-9 Compact weighs just 26 ounces with 11 rounds. At the range, the Sec-9 Compact performed excellent. It gave me the fine performance I have come to know from the larger Ruger Security-9.
KelTec CP33
KelTec began 2019 with a unique .22 LR handgun that nobody saw coming called the KelTec CP33. The CP33 (Competition Pistol) that carries 33 rounds in the quad stack magazine, The CP33 is 10.5 inches overall and uses a 5.5 inch threaded barrel. It has a full 9 inch picatinny rail and fiber optic sights on top of the aluminum upper receiver. The CP33 uses a cycling bolt in place of a slide which allows the rear charger to be non-reciprocating. At the range, the KelTec CP33 performed exceptionally well. It was very accurate and the threaded barrel worked well with my suppressor.
Mossberg MC1sc
Mossberg came out in 2019 swinging by entering the concealed carry market with a sub-compact, polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol called the Mossberg MC1sc. This was Mossberg’s first handgun in 100 years. The Mossberg MC1sc has six and seven round magazines, a 3.4” barrel, a flat face trigger and unique grip texturing that helps with control. The MC1sc uses a safe disassemble process by removing the slide backplate and then sliding out the striker assembly. Many shooters are excited about the new MC1sc from Mossberg.
Kimber EVO SP
This year Kimber is producing a new single stack, striker-fired 9mm called the Kimber EVO SP. The EVO SP (Striker Pistol) replaces the discontinued Kimber Solo. It is a beautiful aluminum frame, sub-compact handgun with replaceable grips and backstraps. The EVO SP has a 3.1” barrel, a 6.5 pound trigger with a trigger bar safety and a striker-fire indicator on the rear of the slide. It also comes standard with tritium night sights. The new EVO SP comes equipped with everything needed concealed carry out of the case. Kimber was very excited to introduce the Kimber EVO SP for 2019 and it is clear their fans are enjoying the new model.
Walther Q5 Match Steel Frame
Walther took their popular polymer frame Q5 Match pistol and created a stronger and heavier Walther Q5 Match SF (Steel Frame) for 2019. The Walther Q5 Match sports a five inch match grade barrel, lightening cuts throughout the slide, ergonomic rubber grip that mimics their standard cross-direction texturing on the slide, front fiber optic sight, adjustable rear sights, optic ready slide cut out and the amazing Walther trigger that people rave about. The Walther Q5 Match offers everything needed for incredible accurate shooting.
