The 2011 Market Has Reached Parity. What Separates One Pistol From Another?
Editor’s Note Double-stacked 1911s will be called 2011s for clarity and consistency. I understand that Staccato owns the trademark for 2011 and legally is the only...
Kovert Partners with VKTR to Launch the VKP PRO
Kovert and VKTR have teamed up to launch the VKP PRO, a premium 9mm 2011 featuring a 4.4-inch ported bull barrel, aluminum grip, optics-ready slide, and 2.5-pound trigger.
Canik Expands Its Carry Lineup With the New METE MC9 PRIME NC
Canik has introduced the new METE MC9 PRIME NC, a non-compensated version of its upgraded MC9 PRIME micro-compact pistol. Featuring enhanced ergonomics, Night Fision tritium sights, an optics-ready slide, and Canik’s signature flat-faced trigger, the PRIME NC delivers modern concealed carry performance in a traditional configuration.
ZEV Technologies & Field Ethos Collaborate on the Limited Edition Santeria Hypercomp
ZEV Technologies partners with Field Ethos to release the Santeria Hypercomp, a premium 9mm pistol built on the OZ9 V2 platform. Featuring an integrated ported barrel, steel receiver, RMR-cut slide, and titanium nitride finish, this limited collaboration blends performance engineering with cultural design. MSRP is $2,300.
Langdon Tactical Elevates the CZ P-09 Nocturne with Performance-Driven Upgrades
Langdon Tactical Technology enhances the CZ P-09 Nocturne with performance-driven upgrades, including refined DA/SA trigger options, optics-ready capability with a Holosun K footprint, and improved ergonomics. Available in full-size and compact variants, the LTT-tuned P-09 addresses the platform’s biggest weakness while elevating reliability and shootability. Here’s a full breakdown of features, trigger packages, and pricing.
Springfield Armory Expands SA-35 Line with New 4” Model
Springfield Armory introduces the 4” SA-35, a compact Hi-Power-inspired 9mm pistol featuring forged steel construction, improved ergonomics, and modern reliability upgrades.
Wilson Combat Launches eXperior Elite Commander Pistol
Wilson Combat has released the eXperior Elite Commander, a double-stack 9mm pistol built on the X9 platform featuring a match-grade barrel, optics-ready slide, and 18-round capacity.
Springfield Armory and Aimpoint Launch Echelon COA Lineup With A-CUT Mounting System
Springfield Armory, in partnership with Aimpoint, has introduced a new lineup of Echelon pistols featuring the A-CUT interface and factory-mounted COA enclosed red dot. Available in 4.5F, 4.0FC, and 4.0C models, the system is designed to improve durability and zero retention by transferring recoil forces into a full-length dovetail. The new Echelon COA models carry an MSRP of $1,119.
SIG SAUER Unveils the Custom Works P211-GTO Spectre Comp
SIG SAUER has introduced the P211-GTO Spectre Comp, a premium DS1911-style pistol built through SIG Custom Works. The 9mm handgun features a 4.4-inch match-grade bull barrel, MACH3D compensator, optics-ready slide, and LOK GridLOK brass grips for added control and balance. The P211-GTO Spectre Comp is currently listed on Gunbroker.
TALO and Smith & Wesson Team Up for Limited-Edition Performance Center M&P 2.0 Pistols
Smith & Wesson and TALO Distributors have partnered to release two limited-edition Performance Center M&P 2.0 pistols. The collaboration introduces a Copper polymer-frame model and a Gold metal-frame variant, both featuring fluted match-grade barrels, compensators from Strike Industries, optics-ready slides, night sights, and flat-face triggers. Both pistols are available now through TALO distributors.
