Whether you need a handgun for the nightstand, competition or just plinking, here are our picks for the best 9mm pistols. Our 9mm Pistol Picks: While the best handgun caliber is still an often-debated question, it’s far less heated than it used to be. Fans of .45 ACP, 10mm Auto and 5.7x28mm all have their
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Here we take a quick look at 7mm Weatherby Magnum, an unfortunate victim of the 7mm Remington Magnum. The 7mm Weatherby Magnum was developed in 1944 as one of a series of cartridges based on the necked-down .300 H&H case (it is the .270 WM necked up .007 inch, although it does use a longer
Whether you’re shooting recreationally, in competition, or to save your life, you can find a 1911 that’s been purpose built for the job. Here we discuss why the legendary 1911 pistol is still going strong over 100 years later with no sign of slowing down. “To all whom it may concern: Be it known that
If you’re forced to defend yourself and end up in court, will you be better off with a bench trial or a jury trial? When facing criminal charges related to the use of force in self-defense, one of the decisions you’ll need to make is whether to proceed with a jury trial or waive that
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 14 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list. The New Guns And Gear: MDT JAE-G5 Chassis MDT introduces the JAE-G5 chassis system for Remington short-action rifles, combining precision engineering with extensive
Springfield Armory’s double-stack 9mm 1911s just got more carriable with the announcement of two DS Prodigy Compact models. We’ve reviewed Springfield Armory’s standard 1911 DS Prodigy before and walked away impressed. However, while they may have proven great on the range and for home defense, their size kept them from being a good concealed carry
Are five shots enough? It depends on how long you want to be able to fight. How long do you want to be in the fight? Here we discuss some considerations of self-defense handgun capacity. Back in the day of the gunslinger, fighting handguns held six rounds. Of course, legend has it that they generally
We hit the range to test out the PDP Pro-X, Walther’s comped 9mm that’s equal parts race pistol and nightstand gun. Since the late 1800s, Walther has been one of the most interesting and innovative firearm manufacturers in the world. While some brands with that much time and history behind them are content to take
Bersa USA is getting into the suppressor game with its new WhisperTech line, initially featuring five different models. Bersa USA, mostly known as the importer of Argentine-made Bersa pistols like the Thunder 380, has just decided to get into the suppressor game as well. It seems that everybody and their brother has done so these
Bergara has just announced the BMR-X, a new rimfire rifle available in three chambering options with a carbon or steel barrel. Featuring stocks inspired by the company’s BXR series of semi-auto rimfire rifles, Bergara has just announced the BMR-X. These rimfire bolt-actions will be available in .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR with either
Check out a few of our highlights from the fourth day of SHOT Show 2025! SNT MOTIV Gun nerds love military-issue weapons. And they really love uncommon and less-known ones from smaller countries. South Korea, for example, fielded the K2 assault rifle in 1984. A gas-operated AKM-style long-stroke piston 5.56mm rifle, it looks reminiscent of
Check out a few of our highlights from the fifth day of SHOT Show 2025! Mossberg 590R & 590RM The Mossberg 590 is one of the most popular pump-action shotguns on the market, and it’s hard to think of many ways to make one better, but Mossberg has managed to with the 590R and 590RM.
Check out a few of our highlights from the third day of SHOT Show 2025! Hera H6 This beauty was teased at IWA a couple of years back and this side of the pond has been champing at the bit to get their hands on it. Now the unique side-loading Hera H6 will be available
Check out a few of our highlights from the second day of SHOT Show 2025! Century Arms/MKE AP5-SD The MP5 is probably the best SMG ever made, and the MP5SD is its coolest variant. Unfortunately for Americans, lookalikes have been expensive and difficult to procure. Until now. Century Arms has started importing a new AP5
You may have thought that the Glock Generation 4 represented the pinnacle of everything that Glock could do, but the Glock Gen 5 that was released last year shows that Glock still has many tricks left up their sleeve. But really, was the Glock Gen 5 even necessary? Was the Generation 4 really even necessary
With improvements in defensive ammunition, the .380 pistol has surged in popularity. What are the top picks in the small and concealable option? Our .380 Pistol Picks: Until the world recently started truly going to hell in a handbasket, the .380 ACP pistol was all the rage. Not that it still isn’t. Any gun is
You’re in the market for a Ruger LCP pocket holster. There are so many on the market, so you are probably curious as to what are the best Ruger LCP pocket holsters. A pocket holster is one designed to slip inside your pocket, without resorting to belt clips or slots. Our pick for the best
Blaser has just announced that integrally-suppressed R8 Silence barrels will now be available in the U.S. Suppressors have exploded in popularity in recent years. Not just on the range or mounted to home-defense setups, but in the field as well. As suppressors have begun gaining mainstream acceptance in the hunting world, hunting rifles have been