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John Browning Patent 577281
Again like the two previous John Browning Patents, this one involved a pump action 12 gauge shotgun design. Winchester owned the rights to this design, but never manufactured it. John Moses Browning was granted US Patent 577281 for this design on February 16th, 1897. It had been applied for on March 16th, 1896.
Even though there is not a lot of information available on this patent, it appears from reading the patent description that it provided a safety design preventing the premature opening of the bolt between the time the trigger is engaged and the time the round is expelled.
John Browning Patent 552864
Like the previous Patent, this was a pump action 12 gauge shotgun design. Another shared feature between this patent and the previous is that they were purchased by Winchester, but never reached production. This design of John Moses Browning’s was granted US Patent 552864 on January 7th, 1896. It was applied for just over a year prior, on November 19th, 1894.
John Browning Patent 550778
This patent was for a 12 gauge pump shotgun design. John Moses Browning was granted US Patent 550778 for this design on December 3rd, 1895. This pump shotgun design was submitted to the US Patent Office on April 29th, 1895. This design was never produced.
NAA 22 LR Mini Revolver Belt Buckle Improvements
The North American Arms 22 LR Mini Revolver Belt Buckle that we have pictured is very close to perfect. It makes a great carry option that is extremely quick and easily accessed. The belt buckle holds the NAA 22 LR Mini Revolver with a rear clasp that locks onto the included grips. This clasp offers a solid hold and eliminates the cumbersome front clasp the other buckle has.
As good as this belt buckle is, there was some room for improvement. The only issues we improved upon were the small amount of rattle that came from the button and the actual revolver contacting the buckle.
The three improvements we made to the buckle itself are:
1. Placed the smooth side of Velcro tape under the barrel.
2. Placed a small piece of electrical tape just behind the cylinder.
3. Most importantly the O-Ring on the back side of the button. I/D= 1/8″ O/D= 1/4″ Section= 1/16″
We made only one improvement to the grips. That was to smooth out a few of the burrs on the grip notch just to improve the fit and finish.
A few noteworthy bits of additional information:
1. This specific model is still available at some retailers, but it is getting harder to find. NAA has changed the mechanism to use a magnet now.
2. If you have an older model 22 LR Mini Revolver there is a good chance it will not fit properly. Things to look for to recognize older models would be; a smooth trigger, smaller and smoother hammer, and/or cylinder without safety grooves in it.
.380 ACP or 9mm – Sig Sauer P238 or P290
Of all the companies that are manufacturing ultra compact .380 ACP and 9mm pistols, it is perhaps Sig Sauer that has made the decision between the two calibers harder than any other manufacturer.
For example, Kimber has the Solo in 9mm, but they do not even offer a .380 ACP. Ruger does offer both the LCP in .380 ACP and the LC9 in 9mm, but there is a significant size difference. Like Ruger, Kel Tec offers the P-3AT and PF-9, which also have a very noticeable difference in size.
Sig Sauer heats up the 9mm and .380 ACP debate because their P238 and P290 are nearly identical in size and relatively close in weight and price. The million dollar, or $79, question is; 9 mm or .380 ACP??? Which would you choose???
As for the specs on the Sig Sauer P238 and Sig Sauer P290:
| Make / Model | Height | Length | Width | Weight | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sig P238 | 3.9 in. | 5.5 in. | 1.1 in. | 15.2 oz. | 6+1 | $679.00 |
| Sig P290 | 3.9 in. | 5.5 in. | .9/1.1 in. | 20.5 oz. | 6+1 | $758.00 |
- .380 ACP Sig Sauer P238 and 9mm Sig Sauer P290
A couple semi-large market manufacturers do offer both a .380 and 9mm pistol with similar sizes like Sig Sauer, those are Kahr and Diamondback.
John Browning Patent 549345 – Winchester Model 1895
This patent would become the Winchester Model 1895.
The Model 1895 was another one of John Moses Browning’s lever action repeating rifle designs. This particular one had a non detachable box magazine.
This design is absolutely beautiful and was offered in numerous calibers, including:
– .30-40 Krag (30 Army / 30 U.S.)
– .38-72 & .40-72 & .35 & .405 W.C.F.
– .303 British
– 7.62 Russian
– .30-03 & .30-06 Springfield
The Model 1895 is one of my favorite lever action designs.
It would also be the final John Browning design that Winchester produced.
This design was granted US Patent 549345 on November 5th, 1895. John Browning had applied for this patent on November 19th, 1894.
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Micro 9 Pistols – Kimber Solo vs Sig Sauer P290 vs Ruger LC9
Concealed Carry permits, after the Obama election, were hitting record levels so it makes sense that there would be a big market for concealed carry pistols. We saw the .380 pistols explode onto the market with the Ruger LCP joining the Kel Tec P-3AT to lead the way until the Sig Sauer P238, Taurus TCP, and Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380 jumped into the mix. A few other players were the Diamondback DB380 and the Kahr P380. The pocket pistol was a huge success!
However, many people felt the .380 just didn’t pack the punch needed for defensive purposes. Oh, and there was also that little issue called “A MAJOR SHORTAGE OF .380 AMMUNITION”. This perfect storm of supply and demand helped to start the micro 9 arms race.
For this comparison we are going to ignore the Kel Tec PF-9, but don’t worry, we will have the PF-9 in a few comparisons to come along with the Diamondback DB9 and Kahr PM9 and Kahr CM9. For now we wanted to focus on three of the new mass marketed big name micro 9 players. Thus, the Kimber Solo, Ruger LC9 and the Sig Sauer P290.
There are really so many angles you can take on this: size, price, capacity, etc etc.
We chose to create an image that compares the size and let you make the determination on price. That said, the RUGER LC9 is MUCH CHEAPER, but also the largest of the three.
Quick Breakdown:
| Make / Model | Height | Length | Width | Weight | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimber Solo | 3.9 in. | 5.5 in. | 1.2 in. | 17 oz. | 6+1 | $747.00 |
| Ruger LC9 | 4.5 in. | 6.0 in. | .9 in. | 17.1 oz. | 7+1 | $443.00 |
| Sig P290 | 3.9 in. | 5.5 in. | .9/1.1 in. | 20.5 oz. | 6+1 | $758.00 |
Ruger LC9 - Kimber Solo - Sig Sauer P290
Kimber Solo vs Sig Sauer P290 vs Ruger LC9
For additional information you can visit their respective websites:
http://www.kimberamerica.com
http://www.sigsauer.com
http://www.ruger.com
