Author: Richard Johnson

The Wilson Combat tuned Sig P320 EDC pistol is the line where form meets function. Photo: Manufacturer

Personal Defense World February/March 2021

Wilson Combat Tunes the SIG P320 Into a Masterful EDC Pistol in 9mm

Combat Handguns

Rock Island BBR 3.10: New Pistol Packs .45 ACP Into 3.1-Inch Barrel

Well-built and renowned, Smith & Wesson brings back the Model 610.

Personal Defense World No. 222

Gun Test: The 10mm Smith & Wesson Model 610 Revolver Returns

Performance Center M&P Shield 380 EZ Pistol review, handgun, lead

FIRST LOOK: The Performance Center M&P Shield 380 EZ Pistol

Guns for Home Protection, handguns, rifles, shotguns

Personal Defense World No. 220

6 of the Best Guns for Home Protection Just Hitting the Market

Walther PPQ Q4 TAC Pistol aiming, trijicon rmr

Combat Handguns May/June 2018

The Walther PPQ Q4 TAC Pistol and Trijicon’s RMR Are a Perfect Match

Pocket Pistols #186

Is the Ruger LCP the Best CCW Bang for Your Buck?

If you want a deep-cover classic that won’t break the bank, the Ruger LCP .380 pistol has you covered.

Concealed-Carry Handguns

.380 ACP Battle: The Kel-Tec P-3AT vs. The Ruger LCP

Two tiny titans, the sub-10-ounce Kel-Tec P-3AT and Ruger LCP, duke it out.

The Complete Book of Revolvers

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 986

The Smith & Wesson Performance Center shows off its skills with the 9mm Model 986 revolver.

The Complete Book of Revolvers

5 Ways to Wring Speed & Accuracy Out of Your Revolver

A look at the most effective efficiency improvements for your revolver, from training and practice to careful choices in upgrades.

Concealed-Carry Handguns

4 Accessories to Trick Out Your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield

Even the best pistol designs need a few accessories to be complete, and Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield is no different.

The Complete Book of Revolvers

Hot Wheels: 23 New Revolvers Hitting the Marketplace in 2017

From a CAS competition gun to new Colt, Ruger and S&W offerings, here's a look at nearly two dozen of the hottest new revolvers available now.

9 High-End Kimber 1911 Pistols You Need to Know About

These top-notch Kimber 1911 pistols introduced this year offer a modern take on John Moses Browning's legendary design.

Personal & Home Defense

Pedersoli Howdah: Fun to Shoot, But is it Good for Home Defense?

There's no doubt that the Pedersoli Howdah is fun to shoot and great to look at, but will it help you defend your castle?

Combat Handguns

Walther Creed: A Sub-$400, Ultra-Reliable CCW Option

Price tag aside, this new ultra-reliable Walther Creed is poised to please the masses.

Concealed-Carry Handguns

Amped Up PPS: Walther’s Compact PPS M2 Pistol

Walther's PPS M2 should appeal to all shooters.

Gun Buyer's Annual

DIY AR Build Part II: 8 Steps to Completing the Lower

Everything you need to furnish a stripped AR lower receiver.

Gun Buyer's Annual

DIY AR Build Part I: 8 Steps to Machining an 80-Percent Lower

How to machine a hunk of steel or polymer into a working AR-15 lower receiver.

1 2 3 … 5 Next

GunsView All

The Taurus G3X Hybrid Carries Like a Compact with Full-Size Capacity

Stoeger Introduces the STR-9F 9mm, Budget-Friendly Full-Size Semi-Auto

Crosman C362 Pump-Action Pneumatic Air Rifle for Bug Out and Defense

SIG Sauer Expands the Equinox Series with the New Elite Line of Pistols

GearView All

CrossBreed Holsters Adds the Smith & Wesson CSX Pistol to its Lineup

5 Must-Have Items for Building the Ideal Battle Belt for Range or Combat

Crimson Trace RUGER MAX-9 Laserguard Provides Instinctive Activation

The New Federal 30 Super Carry Carries Like a .380 But Hits Like a 9MM!

LifestyleView All

VIDEO: Learn a Solo Training Method to Slip the Jab in the Ring or Street

VIDEO: Learn How to Deal with a Charging Opponent in the Street or Ring

How Do You Defend Yourself and Your Family Against Mob Violence?

To Flee, Or Not? Should You Leave the Scene After a Defensive Shooting?

VideosView All

Video Series

VIDEO: Learn a Solo Training Method to Slip the Jab in the Ring or Street

The New Federal 30 Super Carry Carries Like a .380 But Hits Like a 9MM!

With Claims of “Outrageous Effectiveness,” is G2 Ammunition for You?

VIDEO: The Wilson Combat SFX9 4-Inch HC Solid Frame X-TAC EDC

Author: Richard Johnson

Wilson Combat Tunes the SIG P320 Into a Masterful EDC Pistol in 9mm

Rock Island BBR 3.10: New Pistol Packs .45 ACP Into 3.1-Inch Barrel

Gun Test: The 10mm Smith & Wesson Model 610 Revolver Returns

FIRST LOOK: The Performance Center M&P Shield 380 EZ Pistol

6 of the Best Guns for Home Protection Just Hitting the Market

The Walther PPQ Q4 TAC Pistol and Trijicon’s RMR Are a Perfect Match

Is the Ruger LCP the Best CCW Bang for Your Buck?

.380 ACP Battle: The Kel-Tec P-3AT vs. The Ruger LCP

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 986

5 Ways to Wring Speed & Accuracy Out of Your Revolver

4 Accessories to Trick Out Your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield

Hot Wheels: 23 New Revolvers Hitting the Marketplace in 2017

9 High-End Kimber 1911 Pistols You Need to Know About

Pedersoli Howdah: Fun to Shoot, But is it Good for Home Defense?

Walther Creed: A Sub-$400, Ultra-Reliable CCW Option

Amped Up PPS: Walther’s Compact PPS M2 Pistol

DIY AR Build Part II: 8 Steps to Completing the Lower

DIY AR Build Part I: 8 Steps to Machining an 80-Percent Lower

GunsView All

GearView All

LifestyleView All

VideosView All

Video Series

Author: Richard Johnson

Wilson Combat Tunes the SIG P320 Into a Masterful EDC Pistol in 9mm

Rock Island BBR 3.10: New Pistol Packs .45 ACP Into 3.1-Inch Barrel

Gun Test: The 10mm Smith & Wesson Model 610 Revolver Returns

FIRST LOOK: The Performance Center M&P Shield 380 EZ Pistol

6 of the Best Guns for Home Protection Just Hitting the Market

The Walther PPQ Q4 TAC Pistol and Trijicon’s RMR Are a Perfect Match

Sign-up today!

Is the Ruger LCP the Best CCW Bang for Your Buck?

.380 ACP Battle: The Kel-Tec P-3AT vs. The Ruger LCP

Trending on Personal Defense World

Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 986

5 Ways to Wring Speed & Accuracy Out of Your Revolver

Get The Magazines

4 Accessories to Trick Out Your Smith & Wesson M&P Shield

Hot Wheels: 23 New Revolvers Hitting the Marketplace in 2017

9 High-End Kimber 1911 Pistols You Need to Know About

Pedersoli Howdah: Fun to Shoot, But is it Good for Home Defense?

Walther Creed: A Sub-$400, Ultra-Reliable CCW Option

Amped Up PPS: Walther’s Compact PPS M2 Pistol

DIY AR Build Part II: 8 Steps to Completing the Lower

DIY AR Build Part I: 8 Steps to Machining an 80-Percent Lower