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 a century in the game they kicked off, Colt is still the GOAT when it comes to John Browning’s Government model. We turn back the clock to investigate how Colt… Continue reading The Colt 1911: The History & The Glory
Category: Pistols & Revolvers
Kimber 2K11 Review: The Double-Stack 1911 That (Almost) Changes Everything
Can a traditional 1911 manufacturer compete in the modern 2011 arena? We fired 847 rounds through Kimber’s 2K11 answer to find out. For thirty years, Kimber built beautiful single-stack 1911s that purists loved and competitors ignored. But with Staccato dominating the high-capacity 1911 market and polymer pistols eating everyone else’s lunch, even the most traditional… Continue reading Kimber 2K11 Review: The Double-Stack 1911 That (Almost) Changes Everything
Picking Best Concealed Carry Gun: All Calibers & Carry Styles
When it comes to choosing the best concealed carry handgun, the options seem endless. In the firearms world, models like the Springfield Armory Hellcat and Smith & Wesson Shield have had a significant impact, shaping trends and setting standards for reliability and capacity among concealed carry guns. Their popularity and influence continue to drive innovation… Continue reading Picking Best Concealed Carry Gun: All Calibers & Carry Styles
Ruger RXM Review: 1,500+ Rounds With the Magpul-Designed Glock Alternative
The polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol market has been dominated by one name for over four decades: Glock. While the Austrian “plastic-fantastic” maker’s reliability and simplicity earned well-deserved respect, their reluctance to make serious innovations beyond incremental updates issued as “generations” has left the door wide open for American manufacturers to step up with something better. Enter… Continue reading Ruger RXM Review: 1,500+ Rounds With the Magpul-Designed Glock Alternative
Taurus GX4 Review: Complete Analysis After 2,500+ Rounds
Taurus and I have, well, let’s call it history. For years, the Brazilian gunmaker occupied a niche in my gun safe—affordable alternatives that worked but never felt finished. I say this because the triggers were mushy, the finishes wore quickly, and quality control sometimes felt more like quality suggestions. So, when the Taurus GX4 showed… Continue reading Taurus GX4 Review: Complete Analysis After 2,500+ Rounds
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.
Best Handguns for Women: 6 Picks for Any Scenario
The best handgun for a woman is one she can shoot accurately, handle comfortably, and, if she wishes, conceal easily. No single choice will satisfy all these factors for all women. As with men, finding the right pistol is a process. And as we look for “the one,” it helps to have a jumping-off point.… Continue reading Best Handguns for Women: 6 Picks for Any Scenario
A Long Term Walther PDP Review
Despite their pedigree and depth of experience, Walther Arms seems to be the true underdog of the firearms manufacturing industry, never reaching the ubiquity and prominence of the Glocks and S&Ws of the world. While everyone else was chasing the micro-compact carry gun trend, Walther zigged when the industry zagged, creating what might just be… Continue reading A Long Term Walther PDP Review
Best .22LR Pistols: Find Your New Favorite Plinker
From rimfire revolvers to viable concealed carry options, here are our top 22 LR pistol picks for every situation. From Browning to Walther, find your perfect fit.
A Look At The World of Micro Compact 9mm Pistols
A category of handguns that didn’t even exist before 2018, the micro compact 9mm is exploding in popularity, with almost 20 models currently in production. Let’s look at what these guns are, why they are important, and how they stack up against each other.