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Taurus PT111 Review: Understanding the Budget CCW That Spawned the G2C

Taurus PT111 Review: Understanding the Budget C...

The Taurus PT111 name encompasses two distinct generations: the original Millennium PT111 (involved in a major safety-defect settlement) and the PT111 Millennium G2, a compact polymer-framed striker-fired 9mm that became...

Taurus PT111 Review: Understanding the Budget C...

The Taurus PT111 name encompasses two distinct generations: the original Millennium PT111 (involved in a major safety-defect settlement) and the PT111 Millennium G2, a compact polymer-framed striker-fired 9mm that became...

Walther P22 Review: Complete, In-Depth Evaluation of This Compact Rimfire Pistol

Walther P22 Review: Complete, In-Depth Evaluati...

The Walther P22 is a compact DA/SA rimfire pistol that uses .22 LR ammunition, weighs about 16–17 ounces unloaded, and ships in both 3.42" standard and extended 5" Target configurations....

Walther P22 Review: Complete, In-Depth Evaluati...

The Walther P22 is a compact DA/SA rimfire pistol that uses .22 LR ammunition, weighs about 16–17 ounces unloaded, and ships in both 3.42" standard and extended 5" Target configurations....

Taurus 85 Revolver Review: The Classic 5-Shot Snub Before the 856

Taurus 85 Revolver Review: The Classic 5-Shot S...

The Taurus 85 is a small-frame, 5-shot double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special +P, designed for concealed carry and personal defense with traditional J-frame-size dimensions. Standard steel variants feature 2-inch...

Taurus 85 Revolver Review: The Classic 5-Shot S...

The Taurus 85 is a small-frame, 5-shot double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special +P, designed for concealed carry and personal defense with traditional J-frame-size dimensions. Standard steel variants feature 2-inch...

Springfield 1911 Review: The Complete Guide to America's Iconic Pistol Platform

Springfield 1911 Review: The Complete Guide to ...

The Springfield Armory 1911 is a steel-framed, single-action-only semi-automatic pistol platform spanning multiple model lines from the entry-level Mil-Spec to the premium TRP and innovative double-stack Prodigy. Standard full-size models...

Springfield 1911 Review: The Complete Guide to ...

The Springfield Armory 1911 is a steel-framed, single-action-only semi-automatic pistol platform spanning multiple model lines from the entry-level Mil-Spec to the premium TRP and innovative double-stack Prodigy. Standard full-size models...

SIG Sauer SP2022 Review: The Underrated DA/SA Duty Pistol

SIG Sauer SP2022 Review: The Underrated DA/SA D...

The SIG Sauer SP2022 is a full-size, polymer-framed DA/SA service pistol chambered primarily in 9mm, with .40 S&W and .357 SIG variants produced for law enforcement contracts. This duty-grade handgun...

SIG Sauer SP2022 Review: The Underrated DA/SA D...

The SIG Sauer SP2022 is a full-size, polymer-framed DA/SA service pistol chambered primarily in 9mm, with .40 S&W and .357 SIG variants produced for law enforcement contracts. This duty-grade handgun...

Springfield XD-E Guide: Full DA/SA Slim Carry Review for 9mm & .45 ACP

Springfield XD-E Guide: Full DA/SA Slim Carry R...

The Springfield XD-E is a slim, hammer-fired DA/SA carry pistol built around a single-stack magazine, a low-effort slide, and Springfield’s Mod.2 ergonomics. Offered in 9mm and .45 ACP and discontinued...

Springfield XD-E Guide: Full DA/SA Slim Carry R...

The Springfield XD-E is a slim, hammer-fired DA/SA carry pistol built around a single-stack magazine, a low-effort slide, and Springfield’s Mod.2 ergonomics. Offered in 9mm and .45 ACP and discontinued...

Taurus PT101 Review: The Budget Beretta Clone in .40 S&W

Taurus PT101 Review: The Budget Beretta Clone i...

The Taurus PT101 is a full-size, all-metal DA/SA pistol chambered in .40 S&W, closely patterned on the Beretta 96/92 design with an open-slide configuration and tilting barrel lockup. This Brazilian-made...

Taurus PT101 Review: The Budget Beretta Clone i...

The Taurus PT101 is a full-size, all-metal DA/SA pistol chambered in .40 S&W, closely patterned on the Beretta 96/92 design with an open-slide configuration and tilting barrel lockup. This Brazilian-made...

SIG P250 Pistol Guide: The Modular DAO That Started It All

SIG P250 Pistol Guide: The Modular DAO That Sta...

The SIG Sauer P250 is a modular, polymer-framed, hammer-fired double-action-only pistol available in 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, .45 ACP, and .22 LR. This innovative platform features a serialized fire...

SIG P250 Pistol Guide: The Modular DAO That Sta...

The SIG Sauer P250 is a modular, polymer-framed, hammer-fired double-action-only pistol available in 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, .45 ACP, and .22 LR. This innovative platform features a serialized fire...

Springfield SA-35 Review: Modern Hi-Power Performance in a Forged-Steel 9mm

Springfield SA-35 Review: Modern Hi-Power Perfo...

The Springfield SA-35 is a modernized, forged-steel evolution of the Browning Hi-Power—retaining its single-action operation, 15-round magazine capacity, and classic ergonomics while addressing key shortcomings of the original design. It...

Springfield SA-35 Review: Modern Hi-Power Perfo...

The Springfield SA-35 is a modernized, forged-steel evolution of the Browning Hi-Power—retaining its single-action operation, 15-round magazine capacity, and classic ergonomics while addressing key shortcomings of the original design. It...

Taurus PT738 TCP Review: The Pocket .380 Some Called "Taurus's Best Gun"

Taurus PT738 TCP Review: The Pocket .380 Some C...

The Taurus PT738 TCP is an ultra-compact, polymer-framed, locked-breech .380 ACP pocket pistol featuring a 2.84-inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, and smooth DAO trigger designed to compete with the Ruger LCP...

Taurus PT738 TCP Review: The Pocket .380 Some C...

The Taurus PT738 TCP is an ultra-compact, polymer-framed, locked-breech .380 ACP pocket pistol featuring a 2.84-inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, and smooth DAO trigger designed to compete with the Ruger LCP...

Taurus TH9 Review: The Budget DA/SA That Replaced the PT809

Taurus TH9 Review: The Budget DA/SA That Replac...

The Taurus TH9 is a hammer-fired DA/SA semi-automatic pistol introduced in 2018 as a replacement for the PT809/840 models, featuring a polymer frame and steel slide for balanced weight and...

Taurus TH9 Review: The Budget DA/SA That Replac...

The Taurus TH9 is a hammer-fired DA/SA semi-automatic pistol introduced in 2018 as a replacement for the PT809/840 models, featuring a polymer frame and steel slide for balanced weight and...

Walther PK380 Review: The Soft-Shooting .380 for Recoil-Sensitive Shooters

Walther PK380 Review: The Soft-Shooting .380 fo...

The Walther PK380 is a compact, polymer-framed .380 ACP hammer-fired pistol featuring a DA/SA trigger system, 8+1 single-stack capacity, and locked-breech design that delivers notably soft recoil. The PK380 measures...

Walther PK380 Review: The Soft-Shooting .380 fo...

The Walther PK380 is a compact, polymer-framed .380 ACP hammer-fired pistol featuring a DA/SA trigger system, 8+1 single-stack capacity, and locked-breech design that delivers notably soft recoil. The PK380 measures...

Springfield Hellcat RDP Review: The Compensated Micro-Compact Game Changer

Springfield Hellcat RDP Review: The Compensated...

The Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP is a striker-fired, micro-compact 9mm pistol featuring an integrated self-indexing compensator and factory optics capability. This +P-rated platform features a 3.8-inch threaded hammer-forged barrel with...

Springfield Hellcat RDP Review: The Compensated...

The Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP is a striker-fired, micro-compact 9mm pistol featuring an integrated self-indexing compensator and factory optics capability. This +P-rated platform features a 3.8-inch threaded hammer-forged barrel with...

Taurus 856 Review: Modern 6-Shot Revolver That Outguns the Competition

Taurus 856 Review: Modern 6-Shot Revolver That ...

The Taurus 856 is a modern small-frame, 6-shot .38 Special +P revolver family featuring 2-inch and 3-inch barrel options in both steel and aluminum alloy frame configurations. The standard 2-inch...

Taurus 856 Review: Modern 6-Shot Revolver That ...

The Taurus 856 is a modern small-frame, 6-shot .38 Special +P revolver family featuring 2-inch and 3-inch barrel options in both steel and aluminum alloy frame configurations. The standard 2-inch...

SIG Sauer P365 XMacro Review: Maximum Capacity Meets Concealed Carry

SIG Sauer P365 XMacro Review: Maximum Capacity ...

The SIG Sauer P365 XMacro is a modular, striker-fired 9mm micro-compact pistol delivering 17+1 capacity in a frame just 1.1 inches wide. This +P-rated platform features a 3.7-inch barrel (standard)...

SIG Sauer P365 XMacro Review: Maximum Capacity ...

The SIG Sauer P365 XMacro is a modular, striker-fired 9mm micro-compact pistol delivering 17+1 capacity in a frame just 1.1 inches wide. This +P-rated platform features a 3.7-inch barrel (standard)...

Sig P227 Nitron Review: High-Capacity .45 ACP Power in a Classic P-Series Frame

Sig P227 Nitron Review: High-Capacity .45 ACP P...

The Sig P227 Nitron is a full-size, double-stack .45 ACP DA/SA pistol built on the classic metal-framed P-series architecture. It uses an alloy frame with full-length rails, a Nitron-finished stainless-steel...

Sig P227 Nitron Review: High-Capacity .45 ACP P...

The Sig P227 Nitron is a full-size, double-stack .45 ACP DA/SA pistol built on the classic metal-framed P-series architecture. It uses an alloy frame with full-length rails, a Nitron-finished stainless-steel...

SIG P320 Pistol Guide: The Modular Military Masterpiece

SIG P320 Pistol Guide: The Modular Military Mas...

The SIG Sauer P320 is a striker-fired, modular semi-automatic pistol available in 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. This polymer-framed handgun features a serialized fire control unit that...

SIG P320 Pistol Guide: The Modular Military Mas...

The SIG Sauer P320 is a striker-fired, modular semi-automatic pistol available in 9mm, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. This polymer-framed handgun features a serialized fire control unit that...

Sig P224 Review: Subcompact Power in a Classic Metal Frame

Sig P224 Review: Subcompact Power in a Classic ...

The Sig P224 is a subcompact, metal-framed, double-stack defensive pistol engineered as a shortened evolution of the P229 and P226 platforms. Built with an aluminum alloy frame, a stainless steel...

Sig P224 Review: Subcompact Power in a Classic ...

The Sig P224 is a subcompact, metal-framed, double-stack defensive pistol engineered as a shortened evolution of the P229 and P226 platforms. Built with an aluminum alloy frame, a stainless steel...

Sig P226 Pistol Guide: Full-Size Performance, Specs & Review

Sig P226 Pistol Guide: Full-Size Performance, S...

The Sig P226 is a full-size, metal-framed DA/SA service pistol built for durability, accuracy, and professional-grade reliability. Offered in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG, the P226 combines a robust...

Sig P226 Pistol Guide: Full-Size Performance, S...

The Sig P226 is a full-size, metal-framed DA/SA service pistol built for durability, accuracy, and professional-grade reliability. Offered in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG, the P226 combines a robust...

Sig P230 Review: Classic .380 ACP Concealed Carry Pistol Guide

Sig P230 Review: Classic .380 ACP Concealed Car...

The Sig P230 is a slim, compact, straight-blowback DA/SA pistol chambered in .380 ACP and .32 ACP, built around a fixed barrel, lightweight alloy or stainless-steel frame, and a streamlined...

Sig P230 Review: Classic .380 ACP Concealed Car...

The Sig P230 is a slim, compact, straight-blowback DA/SA pistol chambered in .380 ACP and .32 ACP, built around a fixed barrel, lightweight alloy or stainless-steel frame, and a streamlined...

Sig SP2022 Review: Rounded vs. Squared Trigger Guard Guide

Sig SP2022 Review: Rounded vs. Squared Trigger ...

The Sig SP2022 is a full-size DA/SA polymer-frame pistol with a 3.9-inch barrel, stainless steel Nitron-coated slide, and interchangeable backstraps, available chamberings in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG, and...

Sig SP2022 Review: Rounded vs. Squared Trigger ...

The Sig SP2022 is a full-size DA/SA polymer-frame pistol with a 3.9-inch barrel, stainless steel Nitron-coated slide, and interchangeable backstraps, available chamberings in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG, and...

Sig P229 Pistol Guide: Complete Review of the Compact DA/SA Workhorse

Sig P229 Pistol Guide: Complete Review of the C...

The Sig P229 is a compact, metal-framed DA/SA pistol engineered around a milled stainless-steel slide and an alloy frame, built to handle high-pressure calibers like .40 S&W and .357 SIG...

Sig P229 Pistol Guide: Complete Review of the C...

The Sig P229 is a compact, metal-framed DA/SA pistol engineered around a milled stainless-steel slide and an alloy frame, built to handle high-pressure calibers like .40 S&W and .357 SIG...

Sig 1911 Review & Complete Buyer’s Guide

Sig 1911 Review & Complete Buyer’s Guide

The Sig 1911 is a full-size, all-metal, single-action .45 ACP (and occasionally 9mm) pistol built on the classic 1911 platform and enhanced with modern manufacturing, upgraded internal safety systems, durable...

Sig 1911 Review & Complete Buyer’s Guide

The Sig 1911 is a full-size, all-metal, single-action .45 ACP (and occasionally 9mm) pistol built on the classic 1911 platform and enhanced with modern manufacturing, upgraded internal safety systems, durable...

Shadow Systems CR920 Review: Premium Micro-Compact 9mm Guide

Shadow Systems CR920 Review: Premium Micro-Comp...

The Shadow Systems CR920 is a micro-compact 9mm engineered to deliver full-size shootability in a deeply concealable footprint. Built on a match-grade 416R stainless steel barrel, a rigid polymer frame, and...

Shadow Systems CR920 Review: Premium Micro-Comp...

The Shadow Systems CR920 is a micro-compact 9mm engineered to deliver full-size shootability in a deeply concealable footprint. Built on a match-grade 416R stainless steel barrel, a rigid polymer frame, and...