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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...

Walther PPX Review: The Budget Walther That Wor...

The Walther PPX is a full-size, polymer-framed, hammer-fired budget pistol offered in 9mm and .40 S&W featuring a 4-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel and 16+1 or 14+1 capacity respectively. The PPX measures...

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...

Standard Manufacturing S333 Thunderstruck Revie...

The Standard Manufacturing S333 Thunderstruck is a compact, double-barrel .22 WMR revolver that fires two rounds simultaneously with each double-action trigger pull from an 8-round cylinder. This unconventional defensive pistol...

Taurus 605 Poly Protector Review: Lightweight ....

The Taurus 605 Poly Protector is a small-frame, 5-shot double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special +P, featuring a 2-inch barrel and innovative polymer-over-steel frame construction. The pistol measures 6.70...

Steyr S-A1 Review: The Soft-Shooting Subcompact...

The Steyr S-A1 (most commonly designated Steyr S9-A1 in 9mm) is a subcompact, polymer-framed striker-fired pistol featuring Steyr's signature low bore axis, trapezoidal sights, and Reset Action System trigger. This...

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 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 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 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 ...

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...

Complete Guide to SIG Sauer Pistols: 10 Models ...

SIG Sauer has earned its place among the world's most respected firearms manufacturers through decades of engineering excellence, military contracts, and unwavering commitment to quality. From the iconic P226 that...