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Pocket Pistols Spring 2017

Comparing the Walther CCP and Walther PPK/S for Self Defense

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Pocket Pistols Spring 2017

Laser’s Edge: Testing a Crimson Trace Laser on the Remington RM380

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Pocket Pistols 2018

Testing the The North American Arms Bug Out Box Revolver

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Tactics to Help Family Members Learn Responsible Gun Carrying

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Compact Kahrs: Examining the Kahr CW380, PM9, CM40 & CM45

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Slim & Sexy: Sig’s P290RS, P238, P938 Pistols & Their Holsters

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Pocket Pistols #186

Buying Your First Handgun: 5 Tips From a Former Gun Store Associate

Athlon Outdoors contributor—and former gun store associate—Dave Bahde offers five key tips for those of you looking to buy your first handgun.

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Pocket Pistols #186

Hands on the Charter Arms Boomer Revolver in .44 Special

Built for close work, the Charter Arms Boomer in .44 Special offers a lot of firepower in a compact, concealable package.

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The Taurus Model 85 Convertible Has a Removable Hammer Spur

The removable-spur Taurus Model 85 Convertible takes quick, snag-free handling to the max.

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Gun Review: The 9mm Kimber Onyx Ultra II Pistol

The 9mm Kimber Onyx Ultra II is a subcompact gem with 8+1 rounds on tap.

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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.

Pocket Pistols #186

M&P340 Review: Mas Ayoob Examines His Go-To Backup Gun

After 10 years of pounding, this scandium-strong S&W M&P340 keeps on rocking reliably.

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New CCW Test: The Heckler & Koch VP9SK Pistol

The HK VP9SK's superior ergonomics and quality of manufacture really come together to make a pistol that is accurate, reliable and very easy to shoot well.

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Ayoob: Making Long-Range Shots With Short-Barreled Guns

The great Massad Ayoob breaks down how to take long shots and get hits with your favorite short-barreled guns.

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Pocket Pistols 2018

Righteous Rugers: Running the LCRx .22 & LCP II With Viridian Laser

The LCRx .22 revolver and LCP II with a Viridian E-Series laser prove that Ruger is still very much in the concealed carry game.

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Pocket Pistols 2018

Gun Review: The Kimber Micro 9 Desert Tan (LG)

Kimber's Micro 9 Desert Tan (LG) is an excellent choice whether you're looking for a discreet primary carry weapon or a backup to another pistol.

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Testing 3 NAA Guardian Pistols to See Which One Shoots Best

For those who carry a single handgun or two or three pistols, the NAA Guardian pistols are excellent choices.

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Pocket Pistols 2018

Battle of the Bulge: 9 Discreet Concealed Carry Holsters for Women

These discreet concealed carry holsters by 5.11, Galco and others will work well for women of all shapes and sizes.

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