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: Zero Malfunctions on My Range Day
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Taurus TX22 Compact Review: Me & My Kids Loved It
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: Me & My Kids Loved It
Taurus Judge Review: I Fired 300 Rounds, Zero Malfunctions
The Taurus Judge is a unique and versatile firearm that has gained a reputation for its ability to fire both .45 Colt and .410 shotshell rounds. With its rifled barrel and double-action trigger, the Judge is a popular choice for self-defense, hunting, and recreational shooting. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the… Continue reading Taurus Judge Review: I Fired 300 Rounds, Zero Malfunctions
PSA Dagger Review: My Take on the Budget Glock Clone
Manufacturing innovation has greatly advanced firearms technology and opened the door to an incredible array of new products for the shooting public. Palmetto State Armory (PSA) has long been known for offering economic firearms, and its freedom-over-profit business model has helped perhaps millions of Americans reach their second amendment goals. Today we will be visiting… Continue reading PSA Dagger Review: My Take on the Budget Glock Clone
Canik SFx Rival Review: My Thousands of Rounds in USPSA
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 Canik SFx Rival Review: My Thousands of Rounds in USPSA
Ruger LC9 Review: My Brutally Honest 12-Year Verdict
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 released… Continue reading Ruger LC9 Review: My Brutally Honest 12-Year Verdict
FN 509 LS Edge Review: My Take? A Fantastic Modern Defensive Pistol
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: My Take? A Fantastic Modern Defensive Pistol
Best Canik Pistols: Carry, Competition, & Home Defense Picks
The story of Canik pistols mirrors the age-old tale 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 being first introduced to the US market, Canik has become one… Continue reading Best Canik Pistols: Carry, Competition, & Home Defense Picks
FN Five-seveN Review: 400 Rounds Of Hitting Steel at 130+ Yards
The FN Five-seveN pistol helped usher in the 5.7x28mm round it is named after and, now in its third generation, has benefited from a series of upgrades that have brought it into the 2020s with ease. We look at this icon from the last days of the Cold War and weigh the new MK3 MRD… Continue reading FN Five-seveN Review: 400 Rounds Of Hitting Steel at 130+ Yards
HK VP9 Review: I’ve Fired 6,000+ Rounds Teaching With It
HK’s VP9 pistol is one of the most popular full-sized firearms on the market today. Its wide acceptance and popularity have given rise to several versions and variants, and you can now find an HK VP9 in a compact, tactical threaded barrel model, an optics-ready VP9, and even one dedicated to competition shooting. Heckler &… Continue reading HK VP9 Review: I’ve Fired 6,000+ Rounds Teaching With It