Ian Hogg

68 Articles

STAR FR: Reliable and accurate target pistol

The number of target shooters who cut their teeth on the STAR Model F target pistol in years…

STAR BKM: A concealment carry pistol

The Star line of 9 mm automatic pistols has generally developed along military lines, but in the late…

JSL Spitfire Mark II: Another derivative of Czech CZ 75 pistol

The JSL Spitfire Mark II is another derivate of Czechoslovakian CZ 75, but, like the Sphinx AT-2000, has…

Sphinx AT-2000: An improved version of the Czechoslovakian CZ 75 pistol

The Sphinx AT-2000 was originally the ITM 200 pistol, announced in 1984, but ITM was bought by Sphinx…

Smith & Wesson Distinguished Combat Magnum

Like all Smith & Wesson products, the Distinguished Combat Magnum is beautifully finished and reliable. It is a…

Smith & Wesson Third Generation Pistols

The Smith & Wesson's third-generation series of pistols has completely replaced earlier models and has been designed with…

Semmerling LM-4: A Defensive Weapon

Semmerling LM-4 is one of the most unusual pistols in existence, a pistol designed solely as a defensive…

SAB HSc80 Auto Pistol

The SAB HSc80 Auto pistol is an improved version of the Mauser HSc80. The Societe Armi Bresciane of…

SAB Trident Super Revolver: A rare model from Italy

The SAB Trident Super Revolver is a conventional design of a solid frame revolver with swing-out the cylinder…

Ruger Redhawk: A revolver that will last forever

Sturm Ruger has acquired a fine reputation for their heavy revolvers, and Ruger Redhawk is one of their…

Ruger P89: Military-Style Battle Tank

Ruger P89 was a state-of-art military-style pistol produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. They began with a .22…

Ruger Mark II Auto Pistol

Ruger Mark II Auto pistol was introduced in 1982. The Sturm Ruger company virtually made its name with its…

Resolver Pistol: Ideal partner for self-defense

The Resolver pistol is an ideal partner in self-defense. Some people have to carry pistols for self-protection all…

Merrill Single Shot Pistol

Merrill single shot pistols are less common today than in years gone by when 'saloon' and 'parlor' pistols…

Llama Comanche: The top revolver in the line-up

The Llama Comanche is a state-of-art revolver produced in Spain by the Gabilondo company. The company began business…