Handguns

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.

Sheriff Mark Lamb sends rounds downrange with a new Walther pistol.

Combat Handguns May/June 2021

WATCH: Sheriff Mark Lamb Talks Modern Duty Pistols, Ammo

We spent a day on the range with Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb, talking guns, law enforcement, where it's all headed and more.

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.

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

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

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