In short: The Glock 43 is an unbelievably concealable pistol but may be too small or lean on features for some. The Glock 48 ups the features and size, but isn’t as concealable nor as shootable as the G43. The Glock 43X, which shares a frame with the G48 but with a shorter slide, is… Continue reading Glock 48 vs. Glock 43: A Comparison
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Glock 48 MOS Review: 1,000 Rounds Later, Still The ‘Just Right’ Glock?
The Glock 48 is a compact size, striker-fired, polymer framed concealed carry pistol. It’s a single-stack pistol that’s part of Glock’s Slimline lineup, which fits (size-wise) in between the single-stack and double-stack categories. If you’re familiar with Glocks, think of it as a skinny G19. It’s also very similar in size to Sig Sauer P365XL.… Continue reading Glock 48 MOS Review: 1,000 Rounds Later, Still The ‘Just Right’ Glock?
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?
Canik METE MC9 Review: A Turkish Micro-9 For The Masses
Polymer-framed pistols have been taking the handgun market by storm these past few decades, it’s a phenomenon I can get behind as I’ve been quite pleased with the results. One of the big names that have become quite popular is the Canik brand, a Turkish-made brand imported by Century Arms that has found its stride… Continue reading Canik METE MC9 Review: A Turkish Micro-9 For The Masses
Taurus TX22 Compact Review: The New Rimfire Champ?
Semi-automatic rimfire pistols have been a bit of a conundrum in the past, it seems every manufacturer has tried to make one that is both reliable and feature-filled. But there always seems to be a shortcoming or compromise. When I first put my hands on the Taurus TX22 years ago, I had a preconceived notion… Continue reading Taurus TX22 Compact Review: The New Rimfire Champ?
Taurus Judge Review: From The Courtroom to The Range
The Taurus Judge, most people know about it and love it but many don’t know the importance of this revolver. Before the Taurus Judge nearly every firearm had one intended purpose. A shotgun was for hunting and shooting clays, a rifle was for hunting or defense, and pistols were mainly designed and used for self-defense… Continue reading Taurus Judge Review: From The Courtroom to The Range
Top Handguns for Women in 2023
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 Top Handguns for Women in 2023
Taurus 856 TORO Review: An Optics Ready Revolver To Rule Them All
There are many things I never thought I’d see in the firearms world, a bullpup AR15, an 8×57 M1 Garand, and a suppressed shotgun are a few that come to mind. But a red dot mounted on a small frame revolver is a bit more believable, and today we are looking at the first example… Continue reading Taurus 856 TORO Review: An Optics Ready Revolver To Rule Them All
SIG Sauer P320 M17 Review: Hands-On with The Civvy M17
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 Sauer P320 M17 Review: Hands-On with The Civvy M17
KelTec CP33 Reviewed: 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. However, its large size makes it an unlikely choice for concealed carry. Follow me to determine… Continue reading KelTec CP33 Reviewed: Space Toy or Real Competition Pistol [Video]