Friends at Glock tell me that sales of their single-column G43 handgun are pulling-up even with the G19 pistol…
2018 New Handguns and Pistol Trends
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AR Pistols – Crazy Compact and Politically Incorrect
AR Pistols, while many think there is no practical reason to own one of these, there may be a legitimate political one!
Smith & Wesson Announces New M&P Shield M2.0 Pistol Series
Available in 9mm and .40 S&W, the M&P Shield M2.0 pistol family builds upon the popular M&P M2.0 pistol platform…
TriStar Cobra Force Pump Shotgun , Bargain Gun Loaded with Custom Features – VIDEO
Mike reviews the TriStar Cobra Force Pump Shotgun to find out if it is a true bargain or as the old saying goes, do you get what you pay for?
LMS Defense Force on Force Course Recap
We liked the fact that Daniel Bales of LMS Defense presents an excellent briefing up front and encourages students to “fight through the pain”.
California’s Shrinking List of Legal Handguns
Ultimate status of existing handguns in private possession, that have been subsequently dropped from the “List,” is currently unknown, but forced confiscation is a safe bet!
Ruger LCRx Revolver in .357 Magnum, a Five Shot Self Defense Gun ~ Review
Looking for a compact self defense revolver at a reasonable price? I would definitely consider the Ruger LCRx Revolver .357 Magnum.
Reproduction Revolvers as Self-Defense Guns? Yes You Can!
You absolutely could use a repro revolver as a defensive pistol. Many Reproduction Revolvers would make a good open carry or nightstand guns.
Best One Handgun To Own – What If You Had to Pick Just One?
What if you had to choose to live with only one handgun? What would the be best one handgun to own?
Springfield Armory Announces The SAINT Personal Defense Rifle
Springfield Armory is pleased to announce the SAINT. Built to equip those who wake up every day determined to protect what they have, believe that safety is their responsibility.
Ruger LCP II Pistol vs Ruger LCP Pistol ~ Review VIDEO
YouTube personality, Graham Baates, gives us a video and photo break down of the Ruger LCP II Pistol vs Ruger LCP Pistol .
NAA Black Widow Revolver in .22WMR Review – BUG Gun Yes or NO?
Col Findley reports his findings on if the NAA Black Widow Revolver is suitable as an everyday carry back up gun (BUG).
5 Best Subcompact Concealed Carry Pistols in 9mm
Gun writer Ben Findley takes on the challenge of picking the five best subcompact concealed carry pistols, lets see if you agree or disagree?
6 Best Compact Concealed Carry Pistols in 9mm
It was very difficult for me to narrow down my original list of 21 compact 9mm carry guns to six of the best compact concealed carry pistols….
Taurus Curve .380 Pistol Review & Test
Col Ben Findley takes the Taurus Curve .380 Pistol out for a function review & everyday carry test. Bonus pistol take-down video.
Our Loaded Pistols
Our loaded pistols are our constant companions. We are comfortable and confident. We don’t have accidents, and we don’t miss…
Personal Self Defense Gun Tune Ups
Your personal self defense gun might be good out of the box, but why not make it better with these easy tweaks and accessories.
SIG Sauer P239 Tactical Gun Review
I believe the SIG Sauer P239 Tactical pistol’s size and weight are both a blessing and a curse…
Smith & Wesson SDVE Pistol – A Hidden Gem
In this gun review and tech tip, Apex Tactical, takes the Smith & Wesson SDVE Pistol from “just ok”, to worthy self defense gun…
Taurus 85 Revolver , A Lightweight .38 ~ Firearm & Ammo Review
The Taurus 85 Revolver is meant for use as a close range self-defense handgun and performs as designed…
North American Arms Pug-T Mini Revolver Review
North American Arms Pug-T Mini Revolver, review and test.
Open Carry or Exposed Carry?
My personal philosophy of appearing in public revolves around always projecting a low profile…
Walther PPS M2 Handgun Review
The striker-fired Walther PPS M2 sub-compact handgun boasts a comfortable 6.1-lb. trigger pull…
Beretta M9A3 Tactical Pistol Review
The Beretta M9A3 Tactical Pistol in 9mm is a phenomenal choice for law enforcement as well as regular citizens looking for full-size protection…
Glock 19 MOS Pistol Review – G19MOS
As with the G17MOS, we ran the Glock 19 MOS Pistol with factory sights & at least base lined that we had an accurate & reliable pistol from the start…
Glock 17 MOS Pistol Review – G17MOS
Announcing the Glock 17 MOS Pistol. This is the tried and true model 17 in a Gen 4 configuration with interchangeable back straps and the addition of the Modular Optic System…
Springfield Armory Announces New XD-S Pistol With Crimson Trace Laserguard
Springfield Armory announce that it’s easier than ever for customers to purchase and configure the perfect concealed carry handgun, the Springfield Armory XD-S pistol…
Walther CCP Awarded 2016 Golden Bullseye
The innovative CCP pistol with Walther SOFTCOIL technology has been selected as the 2016 Golden Bullseye Shooting Illustrated Women’s Innovation Product of the Year.
Springfield Armory Announces New XD-S Pistol In .40 Caliber
The Springfield Armory XD-S .40 Pistol rounds out the lineup of the world’s most shooter-friendly carry handgun by adding the popular .40 self-defense caliber.
Gun Buying Trends
American consumers are looking for compact, double-column, 9mm, striker-fired, polymer-framed pistols, designed & suitable for, concealed carry…