Author: Garrett Lucas

The Glock 48 MOS and Mossberg MC2c comprise two popular choices for EDC.

Combat Handguns March/April 2021

Glock 48 MOS vs Mossberg MC2c: 9mm Striker-Fired Pistol Shootout

Smith & Wesson and Kimber face off in a .357 Magnum revolver battle.

Combat Handguns January/February 2021

.357 Magnum Revolver Battle: Kimber 6s DASA vs. S&W PC Pro M60

The Smith & Wesson Model 610 and Ruger GP100 Match Champion face off in a 10mm revolver battle.

Combat Handguns

10mm Revolver Battle: S&W Model 610 vs Ruger GP100 Match Champion

Pistols Under $500, Best Handguns Under $500, 9mm pistols

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Pistols Under $500: 5 New 9mm Pistols That Won’t Break the Bank

We compared race-ready pistols CZ Shadow 2 Orange and Beretta 92X Performance.

Combat Handguns

Race-Ready 9mms: CZ Shadow 2 Orange vs Beretta 92X Performance

The author tested the SIG Sauer P365 SAS vs the Springfield Armory Hellcat.

Combat Handguns May/June 2020

Micro Compact Shootout: Springfield Hellcat OSP vs SIG Sauer P365 SAS

With a folding SB Tactical brace and takedown feature, the PC Charger is compact.

Ruger PC Charger: How to ‘Soup Up’ Ruger’s New 9mm Takedown Pistol

The Ruger PC Charger fills the gap between carry pistol and defensive carbine, with its takedown design providing tremendous versatility.

Supreme Court New York carry laws, Strong-side versus weak-side backup gun carry should be a top consideration.

Personal Defense World

Why You Need a Backup Carry Gun and How to Do It the Right Way

When it comes to strapping on a backup carry gun, there is much to consider, so follow this guide on guns, gear, concealment, training and more.

The author tested the Ruger Security 9 against the FN 509 Midsize.

Combat Handguns January/February 2020

Ruger Security 9 vs. FN 509 Midsize in a Compact 9mm Pistol Battle

In our latest battle of semi-auto pistols, we test the FN 509 Midsize against the Ruger Security 9 in a showdown between two popular 4-inch variants.

With the addition of a tactical light, the 509 C MRD is well-suited for both EDC and home defense.

FN 509 Compact MRD: First Look at FN’s New Red Dot-Ready Pistol

With military-grade features, the FN 509 Compact MRD brings red dot optics into its newest conceal carry package, delivering a high-performance EDC pistol.

When bad things happen, only you and your get home bag can get you home safe.

Concealed Carry Handguns 2019 #215

How to Build a Get Home Bag and What Should Be in It

Follow this guide to build your own 'Get Home Bag', so that when disaster strikes you'll have the tools necessary to get back to safety and family.

Both Springfield Armory and Smith & Wesson came out with compact 45s for carry.

Combat Handguns November/December 2019

Best 45 ACP: Springfield XDS Mod.2 or S&W PC Ported M&P45 Shield 2.0

In a showdown of subcompacts to determine the best 45 ACP carry gun, the Springfield XDS Mod.2 and S&W PC Ported M&P45 Shield 2.0 equally shine.

.380 pistols, Remington RM380 Executive vs. Ruger LCP II

Combat Handguns September/October 2019

.380 ACP Pistol Battle: Remington RM380 Executive vs. Ruger LCP II

We tested two updated .380 ACP pistols, the Remington RM380 Executive and Ruger LCP II, to see which pocket pistol offered the most in deep concealment.

Custom Glock 19, ZEV Z19 Spartan, Grey Ghost Compact

Combat Handguns July/August 2019

Custom Glock 19 Showdown: Grey Ghost Compact vs. ZEV Z19 Spartan

Over the last few years, an entire industry has sprung up around the customization of Glocks; we put two against each other in a custom Glock 19 showdown.

Combat Handguns May/June 2019

300 Blackout Pistol Showdown: CMMG Banshee 300 vs POF P415 Edge

In a 300 Blackout pistol showdown, we pitted the POF-USA P415 Edge against the CMMG Banshee 300 to see how these guns perform in the real world.

Combat Handguns July/August 2018

Double Gun Review: Testing the 9mm Kahr S9 and Kahr ST9 Pistols

The Kahr S9 and ST9 pistols hit the sweet spot for performance and value by providing important self-defense features for an affordable price.

Combat Handguns November/December 2018

Tale of the Tape: S&W M&P Bodyguard vs. Taurus 856 .38 Special Snubbie

Considering the popularity of snub-nose revolvers for self defense, we put the M&P Bodyguard 38 against the Taurus 856 in this Tale of the Tape.

Concealed Carry Handguns 2019 #215

Review: Smith & Wesson’s M&P380 Shield EZ Makes Self Defense Simple

By making it a bit larger, and adding a grip safety and charging supports, Smith & Wesson made the M&P380 Shield EZ very similar to its name.

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