Ruger Wrangler Review: New Gun, Old-Timey Fun
January 16, 2023
The Ruger Wrangler has quickly become one of Ruger’s most popular offerings and is a fan favorite among rimfire shooters on a budget. But is it all that it’s cracked up to be?
Handgun Reviews
From 9MMs, revolvers, semi-autos to concealed carry and target shooting recommendations, our team of experts has spent untold hours reviewing, reading, and recommending the best handguns, pistols, and plinkers. If it has a trigger, barrel, grip and fits in your hand it’s probably here.
The Best CZ Pistols in 2022
January 12, 2023
When it comes to protecting your home, your family, and yourself, only the very best will do. Enter: CZ USA. This Czech-based company has a
CZ Scorpion Reviewed
January 12, 2023
Uncover the CZ Scorpion with our in-depth review of CZ's submachine gun. We run the Czech subgun through its paces to see if its still got the sting.
FN 5.7 Review: The Future Is Now
January 6, 2023
The FN Five-seveN pistol helped usher in the 5.7x28mm round, but how has it held up? I look at this icon from the last days of the Cold War and weigh the new MK3 MRD variant against today's market.
Walther PDP Review
January 3, 2023
The Walther PDP is among my favorite polymer pistols. Learn why I always recommend it as an option when someone is looking for a carry or competition gun.
Glock 19X Review
December 9, 2022
Glock’s first “crossover” design that borrowed from the lineage of two proven 9mm Glock pistols, the G19X has been around for just over a half-decade and is something of an overlooked gem.
HK VP9 Review
November 7, 2022
HK’s VP9 pistol is one of the most popular full-sized firearms on the market today, but is everything peachy keen after 6,000 rounds? We break down our long-term VP9 experience.
Sig Sauer XMacro Review
November 2, 2022
With a magazine capacity that dwarfs everything in its class, a flat-faced trigger, an integrated compensator, and unmatched modularity, Sig's P365 XMacro may not be a total "game changer" but is sure to reset how the game is played.
Glock 19 Review
October 23, 2022
The Glock 19 is the most popular carry handgun in America, but is it really all that it's cracked up to be, or has it just become the "default” choice?
Glock 17 Review
October 1, 2022
The Glock 17 was Glock's first pistol, and the brainchild that set Glock's striker pistol dominance in motion, but is a G17 right for you?
Guide to the Beretta 92
September 6, 2022
Undoubtedly one of the most popular handguns ever made, the Beretta 92 has been around for a solid half-century and has no signs of going away any time soon. How do you pick a good one that does everything you want?
Buckle up, we’ll walk you through it.
Glock 22 Review
August 16, 2022
The Glock 22 (along with its siblings, the compact G23 and subcompact G27) are Glock’s .40 Auto pistols and have been LE staples across the US for decades, but is a G22 right for you?
Ultimate Guide to KelTec Firearms
August 10, 2022
KelTec is one of those companies that people feel strongly about, pro, or con, and there are a lot of reasons for that — their
The Best Bersa S. A. Handguns
May 23, 2022
The history of Bersa S.A. Founded in the mid-1950s by a trio of mechanical engineers – one of them formerly from Beretta – Bersa initially
The Best Handguns for Home Defense
May 19, 2022
Perhaps the most common and effective means of home protection, given purpose-driven selection and the proper training in use, is a good defensive handgun. With
The Best Ruger 9mm Models
April 3, 2022
In a world filled with imported 9mm pistol designs, Ruger has risen to the top of the American handgun market over the past four decades to produce some of the most rugged, reliable firearms available.
The Best .357 Magnum Guns
March 29, 2022
The .357 Magnum is an American classic and has been a popular round since its introduction nearly 90 years ago. It’s a powerful round that
The Best Pocket Pistols
March 27, 2022
According to research by the Crime Prevention Research Center, over 19 million Americans in 2020 had concealed handgun permits – allowing them to carry a
The Best 10mm Pistols
March 20, 2022
The 10mm pistol is rapidly becoming more popular, even though the 9mm counterpart is the traditional choice for a self-defense sidearm. 10mm pistols can be
The Best Canik Pistols
March 18, 2022
The story of Canik pistols is the age-old story of the underdog. When the TP9 was first introduced to the market, the price tag coupled
The Best AR Pistols
March 16, 2022
The PSA PA-15 AR Pistol is the best AR pistol for most people. Palmetto State Armory tops our list this year thanks to an incredible
The Best Subcompact 9mm Pistols
March 15, 2022
The S&W M&P 2.0 Compact is the best subcompact 9mm pistol for most people. Beyond its easy-to-use, concealable design, the M&P line has an incredible
The Best 9mm Revolvers
March 14, 2022
When it comes to concealed carry, revolvers have been in use for over a century. That’s a long time in the firearm world, and since
The Best Kimber 1911s
March 13, 2022
Kimber produces more American-made M1911-style handguns than anyone else, fielding over 70 assorted models and variants. While this may seem to confuse things, we are
The Best 9mm Pistols
March 12, 2022
The 9mm pistol is the staple handgun for many Americans. These weapons are versatile, affordable, and easy to learn even if you don’t have any
The Best .22LR Pistols
March 8, 2022
After testing more new models, we’ve updated our top recommendation to the Glock G44 .22 LR Pistol. We’re keeping the other recommendations on our list,
The Best Glocks
March 5, 2022
Chances are if you’re a gun owner looking for a new pistol – either for self-defense or something new for the range – a Glock
The Best Handguns for Beginners
February 28, 2022
The S&W M&P 2.0 Compact is the best handgun for beginners. The M&P line has a ton of options, making it easy to find the right
The Best Concealed Carry Revolvers
February 27, 2022
Deciding to take responsibility for one’s self-protection is a big step, but millions are taking the plunge every year to carry a concealed handgun and
The Best Custom 1911 Builders
February 15, 2022
The most classic and timeless of American firearms, the 1911 has sleek lines that are instantly recognizable and a fan base that has spanned centuries.
The Best 1911 Pistols
February 13, 2022
Patented on Valentine’s Day in 1911 by firearms genius John Browning, the M1911 has been in continual production and use for well over a century
The Best Revolvers
February 10, 2022
Revolvers are a staple American firearm and arguably some the best self-defense weapons you can buy. Wheel guns tend to be small, simple to use,
The Colt 1911
February 6, 2022
While dozens of companies are busy making 1911-style pistols, only one name stands above all others as the inventor of the original– Colt. With over
The Best .308 Pistols
January 31, 2022
What is the best .308 caliber pistol available on today’s crowded market? We a look at the best of what’s out there and give you
The Best Concealed Carry Guns
January 29, 2022
The Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact is the best concealed carry gun for most people. The M&P line is full of reliable pistols in
The Best Ruger Handguns
January 23, 2022
What are the best Ruger firearms you can buy? Sturm Ruger & Company, generally known as Ruger Firearms or just Ruger, is one name in
The Best AK Pistols in 2022
January 21, 2022
The pistol variant of the AK has been shortened down and modernized, giving us the AK-47 pistol — a fun and formidable weapon for a number of applications.
The Best Taurus Revolvers in 2022
January 18, 2022
Based in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil – Forjas Taurus is a manufacturing conglomerate founded in 1939. Originally focused on tool and die
Ultimate Guide to Smith & Wesson 9mm Pistols
January 11, 2022
Smith & Wesson is a legend for a reason– they have a special place both in past firearms history and today’s gun industry. One of
The Best Sig Sauer Handguns For Carry & Home Defense
January 3, 2022
Sig Sauer makes an astonishing number of weapons, and we’ve received a number of requests for our take on the best of the Sig line-up
A History of Beretta’s Amazing 100 Year 9mm Pistol Legacy
December 31, 2021
Beretta is a household name in the world of 9mm semi-auto handguns and has been making them continuously for generations. We give you all you
The Ultimate Guide to the Best .45 ACP Pistols
November 10, 2021
What is it about the vaunted .45 ACP cartridge that keeps it as one of America’s most self-protection and competition rounds? We examine this classic
In-Depth Review: M&P Shield 2.0 [Hands-On]
October 12, 2021
Is Smith & Wesson’s second-generation M&P Compact one of the best polymer-framed handguns on the market today? I put this striker-fired pistol through its paces
In-Depth Review: Glock 43 [Hands-On]
August 7, 2021
Is the slimline Glock 43 the best striker-fired carry gun on the market today? We put this polymer frame single stack 9 under the microscope
In-Depth Review: Taurus G3C [Hands-On]
July 25, 2021
Is the subcompact Taurus G3C the best budget polymer handgun on the market today? We take this striker-fired polymer frame pistol through its paces and
Canik TP9SFX Review [Hands-On]
April 15, 2021
Canik calls the TP9SFX “The Choice of Champions.” And with all the features packed into its price point, it’s hard to argue with that sentiment.
The Chiappa Rhino: A Review
April 14, 2021
A Review of the Oddball Italian Stallion Rarely encountered in the wild, Chiappa Rhino revolvers are very different and a little weird, but these Italian
The KelTec CP33: A Review
April 8, 2021
The KelTec CP33: A Review The .22 target pistol market is an exciting segment of the firearms world. Often costing thousands of dollars, many of
The Glock 29 Reviewed [Hands-On]
March 6, 2021
The no-nonsense Glock 29, a pint-sized 10mm subcompact, is a handgun that trends towards the unique and offers a lot for the person with the
Firearm Faceoff: Single Action vs Double Action
February 9, 2021
Single Action vs Double Action: What’s the Difference? When looking at pistols you’ll likely run across the terms single-action and double-action. Though these distinctions may
Firearm Faceoff: Glock 17 vs 19
February 5, 2021
The differences between the Glock 17 and Glock 19 are subtle but the two 9mm pistols certainly bring a different design philosophy to the user.
The Best Browning Guns
December 23, 2019
What are the best Browning firearms you can buy? John Browning is a pillar of American firearm design. He has made major contributions to the