Bottom Line Up Front: The S&W M&P9 M2.0 Subcompact is the best subcompact 9mm pistol for most people. Beyond its easy-to-use, concealable design, the M&P line has an incredible number of options, calibers, and models — making it hard to beat when it comes to ensuring you can find the right pistol for you.
Author: Kenzie Fitzpatrick
Kenzie Fitzpatrick is a professional 3-gun competitive shooter, an NRA-certified Pistol Instructor & Range Safety Officer, a certified AR-15 Armorer, an NROI-certified Chief Range Officer, & host of the Reticle Up Podcast.
Top CCW Holsters for Every Carry Position & Budget
Ah, a million options for concealed carry holsters and you have to pick just one (or maybe a couple of options). The number of holster options for concealed carry have exploded over the last decade — in part due to the now almost 20 million American CCW holders, having grown 34% since 2016. Rest assured… Continue reading Top CCW Holsters for Every Carry Position & Budget
Top Best AR-15 Brands: From Beginner To Baller
After testing over 30 AR-15 rifles across thousands of rounds and consulting with military vets, competitive shooters, and gunsmiths, we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you understand, select, and master America’s most popular rifle platform. The Palmetto State Armory PA-15 emerges as our top pick for most shooters, offering an outstanding mix of reliability,… Continue reading Top Best AR-15 Brands: From Beginner To Baller
Best Armorers Wrench: Build An AR Better
An armorer’s wrench is one of the primary tools that every hobbyist AR-15 owner should have in their toolset. Far too many tinkerers and hobbyists think they can get away with modifying or maintaining their AR-15 or other weapons with common tools. The performance just isn’t the same, and when you’re dropping upwards of $1,000… Continue reading Best Armorers Wrench: Build An AR Better
Canik TP9SFX Review: A Feature-Rich Turkish Competition Pistol [Hands-On]
Canik Firearms 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. If you’re entering the competitive shooting world, this gun is ready to take home the gold right out of the box.
Springfield Prodigy Review: A 2011 Wunderkind or More of the Same?
Last fall, Springfield Armory announced the release of their new 1911 double-stack pistol, the Prodigy, in 5-inch and 4.25-inch versions. These pistols are squarely aimed at the 2011-style 9mm pistols used by competitive shooters and also found a market with people who traditionally carried a 1911 but wanted more capacity in a carry gun. The… Continue reading Springfield Prodigy Review: A 2011 Wunderkind or More of the Same?
Hands on with the Canik SFx Rival
One of the most underrated and primarily unknown polymer pistols available on the market today is the Canik SFx Rival. This full-size pistol is loaded with features out of the box that manufacturers like Glock and Smith & Wesson can’t beat, with a price point that’ll shock you. And the best part about the Canik… Continue reading Hands on with the Canik SFx Rival
Best Canik Pistols: Carry, Competition, & Home Defense Picks
The story of Canik pistols mirrors the age-old tale of the underdog. When the TP9 was first introduced to the market, the price tag coupled with the then-unknown brand name meant that for many people the words “quality” and “Canik” couldn’t co-exist. Years after being first introduced to the US market, Canik has become one… Continue reading Best Canik Pistols: Carry, Competition, & Home Defense Picks
Complete Guide to Binary Triggers: Top Picks for Glocks, ARs, and More
What is a binary trigger? An aftermarket trigger for semi-automatic guns that allows one round to be fired upon the trigger pull and a single round to be fired as the trigger springs back AKA binary shooting or double tap. The binary trigger will enable you to shoot twice as fast with the same amount… Continue reading Complete Guide to Binary Triggers: Top Picks for Glocks, ARs, and More
9mm PCC Picks: Pistol Caliber Advantages Explained
In the vast landscape of firearms, pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) occupy a unique niche. Neither fully a pistol nor a rifle, these hybrid weapons have sparked debates and discussions among gun enthusiasts for decades. But what is it about PCCs that has kept them in the limelight for so long?