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The author came away so impressed with the Taurus GX4 it's now his daily carry gun.

Taurus GX4: The New Micro Compact Just Rewrote the Book on Taurus

Sales of the Bond Arms PT2A benefit 2A groups.

Bond Arms PT2A: Pistol Doubles Down on Protecting 2nd Amendment

The legendary FN Five-seveN now comes in FDE.

FN Releases Five-SeveN, 503 Micro Compact in Flat Dark Earth

The Ed Brown F4 updates the company's Fueled Series of pistols.

Ed Brown F4: Fueled Series Custom Pistol Revs Up the S&W M&P 2.0

The Springfield XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP features 14+1 capacity.

Springfield Armory Unveils XD-M Elite 3.8″ Compact OSP 14+1 Pistol

The Walther PDP line now features 5-inch models in Compact and Full Size.

Walther PDP 5″: Line Expands With 5-Inch Models in Full, Compact

Rimfire semi-autos can offer good concealability and protection.

6 Great .22 LR Pistols That Actually Work for Self Defense

Compact, lightweight and superior at concealment, .22 LR pistols can actually prove a formidable fight stopper for self-defense.

The new S&W Shield Plus bumps capacity up to 13+1.

Shield Plus: New Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Bumps Capacity to 10+1 & 13+1

With capacity swelling up to 13+1 and a brand-new trigger, the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield Plus pistol is an optic-ready micro platform.

The Ruger Max-9 brings 12+1 rounds in a carry-optics mirco-compact semi-auto platform.

Ruger Max-9: Ruger Joins Micro Compact Field with Sub-$500, 12+1 Pistol

The micro compact pistol market just got bigger with the addition of the optics-ready Ruger MAX-9, which brings up to 13 rounds of 9mm.

The P365X ROMEOZero combines the 3.1-inch barrel fo the P365 with the P365XL XSERIES grip module.

SIG P365X ROMEOZero: Carry Pistol Combines P365 With XSERIES Grip

Combining the 3.1-inch barreled P365 with an XSERIES grip frame, topped with a rugged red dot, the SIG P365X ROMEOZero is carry-optics ready.

Our group of budge 40 S&W pistol variants prove the 40 isn't dead yet.

Combat Handguns March/April 2021

3 Bargain 40 S&W Pistol Options That Show the ‘Forty’ Ain’t Dead Yet

Built to run and surprisingly affordable, we showcase three different 40 S&W pistol variants perfect for carry, for both duty and defense.

The new Taurus G3 T.O.R.O. pistols fill the growing demand for optics-ready equipped pistols.

Taurus G3 T.O.R.O.: 9mm Full-Size, Compact Pistols Come Optics-Ready

With four different mounting plates to fit almost any micro red dot, Taurus G3 T.O.R.O. pistols bring optics-ready models for sport or carry.

The SIG 1911 Equinox, a Custom Works offering, will only produce 500 pistols.

SIG 1911 Equinox: SIG Custom Works Unveils Limited Full-Size in .45 ACP

With a striking two-tone finish and loaded with high-end features, SIG Custom Works will turn out only 500 SIG 1911 Equinox pistols.

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

Our latest gun battle features the Glock 48 MOS versus the Mossberg MC2c in a battle of 9mm, striker-fired EDC semi-auto pistols.

The affordable Taurus G3 pistol line adds modular, fixed steel sights.

Taurus G3 Pistols: 9mm Platform Updated With New Fixed, Steel Sights

Affordable and modular in design, Taurus G3 pistols now add fixed, steel sights, offering even more versatility in a full-size, 9mm platform.

We tested three of the most popular 8-shot revolvers on the market today.

Combat Handguns March/April 2021

8-Shot Revolver Showdown With S&W, Ruger, and Taurus

Nearly indestructible and always reliable, this 8-shot revolver showcase compares three modern revolvers for a variety of purposes.

The POF Minuteman uses Frank DeSomma’s E2 dual-extraction technology, which involves cutting four narrow channels into the neck area of the chamber.

Personal Defense World February/March 2021

POF Minuteman: The 10.5-Inch Barreled 5.56mm NATO Pistol

Innovative and built to run, the POF Minuteman stands apart among AR pistols, much like its late creator, the incomparable Frank DeSomma.

The popular Springfield Hellcat OSP now includes an ambi, manual safety.

Springfield Hellcat OSP: Carry Pistol Adds Manual Ambi-Safety

Featuring an 11- and 13-round magazine, the optics-ready Springfield Hellcat OSP pistol now comes with a manual, ambidextrous safety for EDC.

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Ed Brown F4: Fueled Series Custom Pistol Revs Up the S&W M&P 2.0

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