Here’s some interesting news in the gun world, Remington who are known for their high-quality rifles and shotguns will be entering the handgun market. The Shooting Wire reported on the news regarding an internal Remington memorandum. Remington will apparently be releasing their own 1911, which seems to be in every pistol makers lineup these days, as well as on every other gun related magazine’s cover. I am a fan of the 1911 so seeing a new one entering the market will be interesting.

CAA Tactical showed off their new pistol-rifle converter at Milipol 2009. It makes your pistol handle and feel like a short carbine rifle. The kit adds a front grip, stock, picatinny rails, sight and scope, and an extra magazine holder, it is also compatible for use with a silencer. It does not however, extend the barrel or change your pistol from being semi- to full-auto. It does not turn your pistol into a true rifle, but the new configuration makes your pistol handle more like a carbine providing a more steady platform and thus improving accuracy.