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: A Palm Full of 22 Caliber Prevention
Category: Hands-On Product Reviews
Our hands-on reviews ensure the products we recommend in our Best Of lists are indeed the best of the best. We put products from every category to the test.
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.
Guide to Beretta 92 Models Through The Years
Undoubtedly one of the most popular handguns ever made, the Beretta 92 has been around for a solid half-century and has no signs of going away any time soon. We detailed the 100-year history of Beretta’s pistols previously, but the 92 is a beast of its own. With that, how do you pick a good… Continue reading Guide to Beretta 92 Models Through The Years
Sig P365 XMACRO Review: 18 Rounds Ready
The P365 XMACRO is a standout in the world of concealed carry firearms. With its impressive recoil control, high round capacity, and adaptability for a variety of shooters, it has quickly become a favorite among enthusiasts. All those attributes make the P365 XMACRO a top choice for anyone seeking a reliable and versatile concealed carry… Continue reading Sig P365 XMACRO Review: 18 Rounds Ready
KelTec CP33 Review: Space Toy or Real Competition Pistol [Video]
The CP33 has many features that make it versatile. Hunters and competitors like its high-capacity magazine. Its long Picatinny rail is great because it will allow a wide variety of sights. The generous grip will fit nearly anyone’s hand. The CP33 features almost no recoil, making it easy to handle and adaptable for various targets.… Continue reading KelTec CP33 Review: Space Toy or Real Competition Pistol [Video]
HK 416 Review: A New Take on the Iconic HK416
The 5.56×45mm NATO HK416 A5 occupies a kind of iconic status in the world of guns. Its lineage, historical significance, and performance capabilities have made it the go-to rifle in various spheres of the shooting world, from military and law enforcement agencies as well as gun safes of private owners. Its standing is hard to… Continue reading HK 416 Review: A New Take on the Iconic HK416
Best Double Stack 45? Reviewing the FN 545
With a striker-fired answer to the 2011 game that keeps “The Lord’s caliber” at its center, the FN 545 series hits the market with an up to 19-shot capacity in .45 ACP and makes an excellent choice for a lot of users. I put it through the wringer over the past few months and have… Continue reading Best Double Stack 45? Reviewing the FN 545
Bergara BMR Review: A Rimfire Wonder
Most of us probably started shooting on one of the many rimfire rifles that have been produced since the round’s 1887 introduction. Whether it be one of the countless versions of the Ruger 10/22, a bolt action Remington or Savage, or in my case a Browning Semi-Auto 22, the .22 LR has a storied history… Continue reading Bergara BMR Review: A Rimfire Wonder
Smith & Wesson M&P 10mm M2.0 Review: The Chuck Norris of Handguns?
Few brands resonate with American firearms heritage like Smith & Wesson, a cornerstone in American firearms culture for over 150 years. Renowned for pioneering numerous innovations in firearm design and function, today we delve into one of S&W’s newer pistols: the M&P M2.0 chambered in 10mm. There is quite a lineup of competition for the… Continue reading Smith & Wesson M&P 10mm M2.0 Review: The Chuck Norris of Handguns?
Springfield Hellcat Pro Review: 4,000 Rounds & One Year Later [Hands-On]
Building on a 25-year legacy of making polymer-framed striker-fired semi-automatic pistols, the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro is often overshadowed by some other micro compacts with more prominent name recognition but the Hellcat deserves an honest look by anyone seeking a dependable and capable handgun for personal defense. We’ve been evaluating our test gun for months… Continue reading Springfield Hellcat Pro Review: 4,000 Rounds & One Year Later [Hands-On]