Tag: Handgun Reviews

Hands on with the Canik SFx Rival

Canik SFx Rival Review (21)

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

A Brutally Honest Ruger LC9 Review

Ruger LC9 Review - Range Time

The Ruger LC9, which stands for Lightweight Compact 9mm, is exactly what the name describes—a small self defense pistol designed for concealed carry. Developed through Ruger’s Voice of the Customer program, the LC9 was named Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence’s Handgun of the Year in 2011. I purchased mine in 2011, shortly after it was… Continue reading A Brutally Honest Ruger LC9 Review

Browning Buck Mark Review: The Best Luger-Style .22LR Pistol?

Browning Buck Mark Review Profile Alt

The Browning Buck Mark has remained one of the most popular rimfire pistols for decades now, but how does this classic .22 hold up against the modern market? We wanted to find out for ourselves, so we brought one out to the range to see what was what. Overall, we wanted to find out how… Continue reading Browning Buck Mark Review: The Best Luger-Style .22LR Pistol?

FN 509 LS Edge Review: A Fantastic Modern Defensive Pistol

FN 509 LS Edge (11)

The market for polymer frame, striker-fired pistols has never been larger. That’s not a bad thing because it means we have options, options that allow us to choose the gun that’s just right for us. Today we are looking at a rather new option, the FN 509 LS Edge. The FN 509 LS Edge is… Continue reading FN 509 LS Edge Review: A Fantastic Modern Defensive Pistol

The Best 10mm Pistols in 2023

The 10mm pistol is rapidly becoming more popular, even though the 9mm counterpart is the traditional choice for a self-defense sidearm. 10mm pistols can be just as effective and versatile as 9mm handguns, though, and can produce fantastic accuracy and stopping power with a relatively compact and comfortable frame. Perhaps because 9mm pistols are more… Continue reading The Best 10mm Pistols in 2023

Our Favorite 9mm Pistols of 2023: The Best 9mms for Any Scenario

The 9mm pistol is the staple handgun for many Americans. These weapons are versatile, affordable, and easy to learn with, 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 a… Continue reading Our Favorite 9mm Pistols of 2023: The Best 9mms for Any Scenario

Best Handguns for First-Time Owners in 2023

Handguns for beginners -- cover

The S&W M&P 2.0 Compact is the best handgun for beginners. The M&P line has a ton of options, making it easy to find the right caliber & size for you, and it’s a proven pistol, with the Shield carried by many LE officers across the country.

Best Canik Pistols: Carry, Competition, & Home Defense Picks

The story of Canik pistols is the age-old story 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 first being introduced to the US market, Canik is now one… Continue reading Best Canik Pistols: Carry, Competition, & Home Defense Picks

Ruger Wrangler Review

The Ruger Wrangler has quickly become one of Ruger’s most popular offerings and is a fan favorite among rimfire shooters on a budget. These kinds of inexpensive plinkers are fun to shoot, but with many brands that focus on fun can mean sub-standard quality and, uh, generous tolerances. That said, Ruger has a reputation for… Continue reading Ruger Wrangler Review