With over 19 million Americans holding concealed handgun permits and millions more carrying in constitutional carry states, the pocket pistol has emerged as one of the most popular concealed carry options. But what exactly qualifies as a “pocket pistol,” and when does it make sense to carry one?
Category: Pistols & Revolvers
The Best Taurus Revolvers
Based in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil – Forjas Taurus is a manufacturing conglomerate founded in 1939. Originally focused on tool and die forging, the company now consists of a variety of divisions that specialize in metals manufacturing, plastics, body armors, helmets, and civil construction – as well as Taurus Armas, its firearm… Continue reading The Best Taurus Revolvers
SIG P320 M17 Review: My Early Verdict, Zero Malfunctions
If it’s good enough for the US Military and multiple law enforcement agencies across the country and worldwide, it should be good enough for you, right? That’s what I figured when I got the opportunity to pick up a surplus SIG Sauer P320 M17 from the West Point Military Academy’s competition pistol team. The SIG… Continue reading SIG P320 M17 Review: My Early Verdict, Zero Malfunctions
The Best 10mm Pistols: Top Choices and Essential Buying Tips
The 10mm Auto isn’t for everyone, and that’s exactly why it’s perfect for some of us. While the shooting world keeps rehashing the same 9mm-versus-.45-ACP debates, the 10mm has quietly carved out a niche no other semi-automatic cartridge can touch — it’s not the most popular, the easiest to shoot, or the cheapest to feed,… Continue reading The Best 10mm Pistols: Top Choices and Essential Buying Tips
The Best 1911s: Find Your Perfect Match
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 – and for good reason – it’s an instantly recognizable classic that has improved on Browning’s original design time and time again.
Top Subcompact 9mm Pistols: Find Your Perfect Carry Gun
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.
9mm Revolver Evolution: The Best on the Market
For more than a century, wheel guns have been a staple in the world of concealed carry. Throughout this vast expanse of time, handheld firearms have seen tremendous innovation, leading many to gravitate towards the efficiency and convenience of semi-automatic firearms, especially in sought-after calibers like the .45 ACP and 9mm. However, it’s an oversimplification… Continue reading 9mm Revolver Evolution: The Best on the Market
Ultimate Guide to Smith & Wesson 9mm Models
Smith & Wesson is a legend for a reason– they have a special place both in past firearms history and today’s gun industry. One of only two publicly-traded firearms companies, Smith is a giant in the field and has so many 9mm pistol variants that it can be a little daunting to try and figure… Continue reading Ultimate Guide to Smith & Wesson 9mm Models
Beretta Bobcat Review: My Take After 30 Years & 4,000 Rounds
The Beretta Model 21A, commonly just called the Bobcat, is an ultra-compact semi-auto pistol offered in .22LR and .25 ACP. With a single-stack magazine that gives the user 7-8 rounds, it is fun to shoot, can be dependable in operation with the right ammo, and is easy to load and operate with its “tip-up” barrel… Continue reading Beretta Bobcat Review: My Take After 30 Years & 4,000 Rounds
Canik TP9SFX Review: I’ve Fired Thousands of Competition Rounds
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.