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Steyr M-A1 Review: The Underrated Austrian Service Pistol That Rivals Glock

Steyr M-A1 Review: The Underrated Austrian Serv...

The Steyr M-A1 (most commonly designated Steyr M9-A1 in 9mm) is a mid-size, polymer-framed striker-fired pistol featuring Steyr's signature low bore axis, trapezoidal sights, and Reset Action System trigger. This...

Steyr M-A1 Review: The Underrated Austrian Serv...

The Steyr M-A1 (most commonly designated Steyr M9-A1 in 9mm) is a mid-size, polymer-framed striker-fired pistol featuring Steyr's signature low bore axis, trapezoidal sights, and Reset Action System trigger. This...

Walther CCP Review: The SoftCoil Concealed Carry Pistol for Easy Slide Operation

Walther CCP Review: The SoftCoil Concealed Carr...

The Walther CCP (Concealed Carry Pistol) is a compact, polymer-framed 9mm pistol featuring the unique gas-delayed blowback "SoftCoil" system designed to reduce slide effort and felt recoil, making it accessible...

Walther CCP Review: The SoftCoil Concealed Carr...

The Walther CCP (Concealed Carry Pistol) is a compact, polymer-framed 9mm pistol featuring the unique gas-delayed blowback "SoftCoil" system designed to reduce slide effort and felt recoil, making it accessible...

Staccato P Review: The Full-Size 2011 That Defines Duty-Grade Performance

Staccato P Review: The Full-Size 2011 That Defi...

The Staccato P is a full-size, double-stack 2011-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger with a single-action-only trigger pulling at approximately 4 to 4.5 pounds. This American-made duty pistol features...

Staccato P Review: The Full-Size 2011 That Defi...

The Staccato P is a full-size, double-stack 2011-style semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Luger with a single-action-only trigger pulling at approximately 4 to 4.5 pounds. This American-made duty pistol features...

Taurus G2S Gun Guide: The Budget Single-Stack for Slim Concealed Carry

Taurus G2S Gun Guide: The Budget Single-Stack f...

The Taurus G2S is a slim, single-stack, polymer-framed striker-fired 9mm pistol designed specifically for concealed carry where thinness matters more than maximum capacity. This budget-friendly Brazilian-made compact features a 3.2-inch...

Taurus G2S Gun Guide: The Budget Single-Stack f...

The Taurus G2S is a slim, single-stack, polymer-framed striker-fired 9mm pistol designed specifically for concealed carry where thinness matters more than maximum capacity. This budget-friendly Brazilian-made compact features a 3.2-inch...

Stoeger STR-9 Review: Budget-Priced Performance That Rivals the Competition

Stoeger STR-9 Review: Budget-Priced Performance...

The Stoeger STR-9 is a budget-priced, striker-fired 9mm pistol family featuring polymer frame construction, cold hammer-forged barrel, and multiple size configurations from micro-compact to full-size. The standard STR-9 features a...

Stoeger STR-9 Review: Budget-Priced Performance...

The Stoeger STR-9 is a budget-priced, striker-fired 9mm pistol family featuring polymer frame construction, cold hammer-forged barrel, and multiple size configurations from micro-compact to full-size. The standard STR-9 features a...

Steyr L9-A2 MF Review: The Underrated Full-Size Austrian 9mm

Steyr L9-A2 MF Review: The Underrated Full-Size...

The Steyr L9-A2 MF is a full-size, modular-frame striker-fired 9mm pistol featuring Steyr's signature low bore axis, Trigger Reset System, and interchangeable grip components. This Austrian-made duty pistol features a...

Steyr L9-A2 MF Review: The Underrated Full-Size...

The Steyr L9-A2 MF is a full-size, modular-frame striker-fired 9mm pistol featuring Steyr's signature low bore axis, Trigger Reset System, and interchangeable grip components. This Austrian-made duty pistol features a...

Springfield XD-S Review: The Slim Single-Stack Concealed Carry Classic

Springfield XD-S Review: The Slim Single-Stack ...

The Springfield Armory XD-S is a single-stack, striker-fired subcompact pistol chambered in 9mm, .45 ACP, and previously .40 S&W. This slim concealed carry platform features a 3.3-inch hammer-forged barrel in...

Springfield XD-S Review: The Slim Single-Stack ...

The Springfield Armory XD-S is a single-stack, striker-fired subcompact pistol chambered in 9mm, .45 ACP, and previously .40 S&W. This slim concealed carry platform features a 3.3-inch hammer-forged barrel in...

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...

Glock 19 vs CZ P10C: Which Compact 9mm Wins?

Glock 19 vs CZ P10C: Which Compact 9mm Wins?

The compact 9mm market centers around one question: do you accept the proven standard or challenge it with something arguably better? The Glock 19 Gen5 remains America's default choice for...

Glock 19 vs CZ P10C: Which Compact 9mm Wins?

The compact 9mm market centers around one question: do you accept the proven standard or challenge it with something arguably better? The Glock 19 Gen5 remains America's default choice for...

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...

How to Determine a Holster's Retention Level

The lay person may hear the term "retention holster" and wonder if some holsters don't have any retention at all. That can be a bit misleading, to be sure. The...

How to Determine a Holster's Retention Level

The lay person may hear the term "retention holster" and wonder if some holsters don't have any retention at all. That can be a bit misleading, to be sure. The...

Glock 19 vs 19X: Key Differences, Specs, and Best Uses

Glock 19 vs 19X: Key Differences, Specs, and Be...

What’s the difference between the Glock 19 and Glock 19X? The Glock 19 is a compact 9mm designed for concealed carry, while the 19X pairs a full-size grip with a...

Glock 19 vs 19X: Key Differences, Specs, and Be...

What’s the difference between the Glock 19 and Glock 19X? The Glock 19 is a compact 9mm designed for concealed carry, while the 19X pairs a full-size grip with a...

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...