The .380 Automatic Colt Pistol cartridge was designed by John Browning and introduced in 1908, debuting alongside the Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless — a handgun specifically engineered to ride in a jacket pocket. Nearly 120 years later, the .380 ACP is not only still with us but more relevant than ever, driven by modern… Continue reading The Best .380 Pistols (Or Why .380 ACP Refuses to Die)
Month: April 2026
The Best Self-Defense Gun Costs Under $400
Walk into any gun store and ask the guy behind the counter what you should carry for self-defense. He’ll hand you a Glock 43X, a SIG P365XL, or a Springfield Hellcat Pro — something in the $550-$700 range, often higher when you get into the optics-ready variants. Ask about the Taurus G3c at the end… Continue reading The Best Self-Defense Gun Costs Under $400
Daniel Defense PCC: Built for the SIG Lane
Georgia’s Daniel Defense built its name on precision AR-15s and SBRs that serious shooters trusted long before the civilian market caught on fully. Pistol caliber carbines, though, have historically been someone else’s fight. The CZ Scorpion crowd had the value end locked up, and SIG Sauer had the premium shelf largely to themselves with the… Continue reading Daniel Defense PCC: Built for the SIG Lane
CCW Insurance Doesn’t Cover What You Think It Covers
Sometime around 2011, depending on who you ask, the phrase “CCW insurance” entered the carry conversation as shorthand for a new product category. The permit system had expanded fast enough after Heller that the legal exposure of a lawful defensive use had become a real market, and companies were moving to fill it. The reasoning… Continue reading CCW Insurance Doesn’t Cover What You Think It Covers
Best Over Under Shotguns: What I Learned After Buying the Expensive One First
I bought the Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I in October, convinced it was the last over-under shotgun I’d ever need. The oil-finished walnut was gorgeous, the scrollwork on the receiver looked like something that belonged in a museum, and the action closed with the kind of thunk that makes you feel like you’ve made a… Continue reading Best Over Under Shotguns: What I Learned After Buying the Expensive One First
The Caliber Wars Were Always Marketing
April 11, 1986. Pinecrest, Florida. Two bank robbers — William Platt and Michael Matix — are stopped by eight FBI agents in a residential neighborhood, and what follows is four minutes and eighteen seconds that will reshape American handgun culture for the next three decades. Platt and Matix are killed in the firefight. So are… Continue reading The Caliber Wars Were Always Marketing
Top Handguns for Home Protection: Defend Your Domain
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 that in mind, let us take a look at some of the better options out there.
The Best 9mm Pistols in 2026 — Tested, Ranked, and Ready to Buy
The 9mm pistol is the staple handgun for many Americans. These weapons are versatile, affordable, and easy to learn to use, but sifting through the mountain of 9mm pistol models, sizes, configurations, actions, brands, etc. has led more than one aspiring handgun owner to abandon their search altogether. No need to stress. Below, you’ll find… Continue reading The Best 9mm Pistols in 2026 — Tested, Ranked, and Ready to Buy
Glock 45 Gen 6 Review: Range-Tested and Ready for Duty
We put the Glock 45 Gen 6 through its paces with live fire, optics testing, and holster checks. Here’s what has actually changed — and whether it’s worth the upgrade.
Top MP 15-22 Suppressors: Quiet Your Rimfire AR In Style
Smith & Wesson’s M&P 15-22 is a quality firearm that will quickly become anyone’s rimfire favorite. The M&P 15-22 is Smith & Wesson’s .22 variant of the tactical M&P 15 semi-automatic rifle. This firearm is designed for recreational shooting (plinking) as well as small-game hunting. It was modeled after the traditional AR-15 but – thanks… Continue reading Top MP 15-22 Suppressors: Quiet Your Rimfire AR In Style