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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

A great year for new models, we take a look at the 5 best pistols of 2020.

Personal Defense World’s 5 Best New Pistols of 2020

Kimber Rapide 1911

Kimber Moves Corporate Headquarters From New York to Alabama

Hogue releases its rubber grip for the Kimber K6s revolver.

Hogue Monogrip Now Available for Kimber K6s Revolver

Coronavirus stimulus check, Check out these five handguns to spend your stimulus check on.

5 New Handguns You Should Spend Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check On

Chambered in .357 and able to fire .38, the K6s DASA becomes a top EDC choice.
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Gun Test: Carrying the Kimber K6s DASA Proves its Worth

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The updated Black Ice 1911 features lightening cuts in the slide.

Kimber Unveils Rapide Black Ice 1911 Pistol in 9mm, 10mm and .45 ACP

Chambered in three popular defensive calibers, and updated with enhanced components and features, the Kimber Rapide Black Ice 1911 looks solid for EDC.

Best Concealed Carry 9mm Pistols

The 10 Best Concealed Carry 9mm Pistols for 2019

With the recent advances in ammunition, compact 9mm pistols have jumped in popularity; here are 10 of the best concealed carry 9mm pistols for 2019.

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The 429 DE brings serious downrange performance to the Desert Eagle.
429 DE: Desert Eagle Mates .44-Cal Bullet With Bottlenecked .50 AE Case
The Streamlight Wedge delivers 1,000 lumens up to 110 meters.
Streamlight Wedge: USB-Rechargeable EDC Light Delivers 1,000 Lumens
The pump-action Blackwater Sentry 12 is built to run.
Blackwater Sentry 12: First Look at the AR-Style, Polymer Pump Shotgun
The new FN 509 Compact is designed for concealed carry.
FN 509 Compact: FN Adds Striker-Fired Carry Model to 509 Line
Selecting a Concealed Carry Holster, Milt Sparks, Blackhawk, CrossBreed, Galco

What to Consider When Selecting a Concealed Carry Holster

With so many different styles, materials and manufacturers from which to choose, selecting a concealed carry holster is a very important decision.

Guns for Home Protection, handguns, rifles, shotguns
Personal Defense World No. 220

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

There are a lot of options regarding firearms, so choosing one can be both exciting and difficult; consider one of these best guns for home protection.

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Kimber Ultra Carry

Why One Gunwriter Carries (Mostly) a Kimber Ultra Carry in .45 ACP

While there are many newer pistol designs — particularly those with polymer frames — some folks prefer older designs like the Kimber Ultra Carry.

Subcompact 9mm, Lead
Combat Handguns March/April 2019

Testing and Ranking 5 Subcompact 9mm Pistols on the Range

In the latest Battle Royale, we took five subcompact 9mm pistols to the range to determine their effectiveness for real-world concealed carry.

Kimber Rapide 1911

WATCH: The Kimber Rapide 1911 Combines Beauty, Function and Speed

Kimber has upped the ante on America's pistol by including a lightened slide, new serrations and excellent sights on the Kimber Rapide 1911.

Best Handguns of 2018

Personal Defense World’s 10 Best Handguns of 2018

Some great handguns came out in the last year and now we're drooling for 2019 — before we get there, here are 10 of the best handguns of 2018.

Coonan Classic, Kimber K6s, lead
Concealed Carry Handguns 2019 #215

.357 Mag Shootout: Coonan Classic 1911 vs. Kimber K6s DCR Revolver

Everyone knows that the .357 Magnum is a great self-defense round, but how does it fare in a semi-auto Coonan Classic 1911 against a Kimber K6s revolver?

Kimber K6s DASA

Kimber K6s DASA: Manufacturer Unveils First DA/SA Revolver

The Kimber K6s DASA is the company's first revolver offering a single-action mode; it also features a stainless-steel finish, rounded edges and six rounds.

Kimber EVO SP

FIRST LOOK: Kimber Goes Striker-Fired With New Kimber EVO SP Pistol

The Kimber EVO SP pistol is the company's first striker-fired offering, but instead of running with the pack and using polymer, Kimber went the metal route.

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23 Personal Protection Handguns to Keep You Safe

While the gun market has slowed, sales are still pretty good because manufacturers have evolved a variety of personal protection handguns for user's needs.

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