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
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 1911 Builders
September 15, 2021
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 .308 Pistols in 2021
August 31, 2021
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
In-Depth Review: Glock 43
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
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
The Best .22LR Pistols in 2021
May 8, 2021
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 AR Pistols in 2021
April 16, 2021
With the AR-15 commonly described as “America’s Rifle,” the more recently introduced pistol variant of the iconic firearm is rapidly gaining attention, making selecting a
The Canik TP9SFX: A Review
April 15, 2021
A Review of the Choice of Champions Canik calls the TP9SFX “The Choice of Champions.” And with all the features packed into its price point,
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 Best Ruger 9mm Pistols
April 3, 2021
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 CZ Pistols in 2021
March 22, 2021
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
The Best Canik Pistols
March 18, 2021
What are the best Canik pistols? The story of Canik pistols is the age-old story of the underdog. When the TP9 was first introduced to
The Best Subcompact 9mm Pistols in 2021
March 15, 2021
If you ask 10 people to name the subcompact 9 you’ll likely get 10 different answers. In my opinion, the best subcompact 9mm pistol is
The Best 9mm Revolvers
March 14, 2021
What are the best 9mm Revolvers? When it comes to concealed carry, revolvers have been in use for over a century. That’s a long time
The Best Kimber 1911s in 2021
March 13, 2021
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 Glock 29: A Review
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
Single Action vs Double Action: A Comparison
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
Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison
February 5, 2021
Glock 17 vs 19: A Comparison The differences between the Glock 17 and Glock 19 are subtle but the two 9mm pistols certainly bring a
The Best Concealed Carry Handguns in 2021
January 29, 2021
Concealed carry is a topic of hot debate no matter how you approach it. Laws around concealed carry are different in each state and before
The Best AK Pistols in 2021
January 21, 2021
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 1911 Pistols in 2021
November 13, 2020
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 Home Defense Pistols in 2021
October 19, 2020
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 Pocket Pistols in 2021
July 27, 2020
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 Concealed Carry Revolvers
July 27, 2020
[Related] The Best Revolvers (all users, types & calibers) What is the best concealed carry revolver? Deciding to take responsibility for one’s self-protection is a
The Best Revolvers for 2021
July 10, 2020
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 Best Glock Handguns
July 5, 2020
[Related] The Best Concealed Carry Guns (all calibers & budgets) What is the best Glock handgun? Chances are if you’re a gun owner looking for
The Best Handguns for Beginners in 2021
June 28, 2020
Without experience handling a firearm (even at a gun range), buying your first handgun — or even determining what defines “the best” for a first-time
The Best 9MM Pistols in 2021
June 12, 2020
What is the best 9mm handgun available on today’s crowded market? We a look at the best of what’s out there and give you all
The Best 10MM Pistols in 2021
May 20, 2020
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 Taurus Revolvers
January 18, 2020
What are the best Taurus firearms? Based in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil – Forjas Taurus is a manufacturing conglomerate founded in 1939.
The Best Smith & Wesson Firearms
January 11, 2020
What are the best S&W firearms you can buy? If there’s a more well-known name in American firearms than Smith & Wesson we couldn’t tell
The Best Sig Sauer Handguns
January 3, 2020
What are the best Sig Sauer handguns you can buy? Sig Sauer makes an astonishing number of weapons, and we’ve received a number of requests
The Best Beretta Pistols
January 2, 2020
What are the best Beretta firearms you can buy? Considering just how popular Beretta firearms are, we decided to dig into the array of Beretta
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
The Best Ruger Handguns
December 23, 2019
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 Bersa S. A. Handguns
December 23, 2019
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