What happens when you take a perfectionist manufacturer like Germany’s Heckler & Koch, take their full-size USP (Universal Self-Loading Pistol, Universelle Selbstladepistole in German) in 9x19mm and add competition level specifications?  You get the USP9 “Expert”.

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Heckler & Koch is generally known for making top quality and reliable duty handguns.  There is no denying that the company has invested heavily into research and development in a manner that plays directly into their defense and law enforcement contract bids.  Heckler...

Elite Tactical Systems (ETS) is a Tennessee-based company making a concerted effort to become a mainstay in the polymer STANAG magazine market, they’ve even developed polymer magazines for Glock handguns, thus giving them true potential in terms of competition with Mag...

Keeping true to their defense-oriented business model, our friends at Heckler & Koch are releasing the VP9 ‘Tactical’ in the coming days of August.  While the VP9 Tactical adds yet another handgun to the impressive Heckler & Koch lineup, this variant of the VP9 represe...

While we understand brand loyalty, there is nothing wrong with taking a look around the market to see what else has been developed, conduct some research, and potentially recognize an alternative product.  At Serpent Tactical LLC, we focus on development and product pe...

Daniel Defense has built a very credible name in the firearms industry by making absolutely solid AR platforms, parts, and accessories.  As of June 2016, they’re joining the 5.56x45mm NATO STANAG magazine game.

Introducing the Daniel Defense DD Magazine, this is a 32rd...

Lancer Systems is an American company that specializes in industrial fiber optics, seals, and industrial components.  Moreover, Lancer Systems also has an entire line of firearms accessories.  Lancer System’s flagship product is the highly compatible polymer magazine,...

When we are looking for handguns we all have different rules that we follow, some are self imposed (budget) and others are based in research and experience.  Is it easy to fall into a trap and become a fan of a brand without knowing what makes that brand truly competit...

Since moving from New York to Texas I have purchased and sold numerous handguns.  I get a fair amount of range time and I get to know each, from time to time I provide my reviews to Serpent Tactical LLC.  I’m fairly certain that SIG offers the most robust lineup of han...

Reviewing any product requires the ability to suppress bias, it’s not easy.  I have owned many Heckler & Koch products, however I don’t consider myself a “fanboy”.  I have formed a great admiration for numerous handguns and rifles alike.  Maybe I appreciate ‘top shelf’...