“Mountain Gun” — A compact, concealable handgun chambered in a caliber sufficient to provide emergency defense against large, aggressive animals or people while camping, hunting or on the trail in…

Make no mistake about it: Kydex and nylon qualify as great materials for holsters. These two synthetic materials have become extremely popular, eclipsing leather as primary materials for many…

Because so many of our readers carry knives and because we believe that training is the backbone to any sort of self-defense, we have added noted knife defense trainer Mike Janich to our list of…

Some shooters are well-versed in 1911-style pistols. However, those new to firearms may not realize just how historically significant this iconic handgun really is. Before diving into the SIG Sauer 1911 TACOPS Carry .45, it’s worth taking a moment to understand the legacy this pistol builds on.

SO, LAST AUTUMN, Ruger invited several of us gunwriters to an event at the scenic FTW Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, west of Saint Tony. The purpose was to give us a preview of the handguns they’d…

The BLACKHAWK! Omnivore represents a total departure in design from most of the secure, synthetic handgun holsters available on today’s market. Thanks to the Blackhawk design team, one holster can…

We’ve heard it for years: Gun holsters are supposed to be comforting, not comfortable. But these days, gun holsters are getting more and more comfortable. And every now and then I find a holster…

»CHAMBERED FOR THE POTENT 9MM OR .40 S&W, Walther’s new PPS (short for “Police Pistol Slim”) M2 might have “police” in its name, but this little pocket-sized semi-auto is a good choice for today’s…

I just love old sayings. This is one of my favorites: If guns are involved, one had better be yours. Think about this for a minute. These words go right along with what some people call The First…

The Smith & Wesson M&P (Military and Police) was introduced in 2005 to directly compete against Glock’s line of polymer-framed semi-automatic pistols that had taken the law enforcement world by storm…

1» Orbizorb This American-made “spill-proof” pad from Orbizorb is a handgun- or long-gun-sized surface protectant that traps and holds more than 27 ounces of liquid. It’s safe for use on floors and…

It has been rightfully said that “big things come in small packages.” The new Streamlight KeyMate USB is clearly one of those things. It is one of the best multi-use lighting products to come down…

The Drill: For this drill, Steve and I will walk you through and highlight the differences between a controlled pair and a hammer pair. The goal is to get you out of the mindset that many range…

There are times when collaborations between companies or manufacturers are disasters (or even just unsuccessful). Anyone remember the short-lived Colt Z40 semi-automatic pistol? It was one of several failed Colt attempts to enter the high-capacity pistol market in 1998. The Z40 was a .40-caliber steel pistol that held 12 rounds.

We’ve heard it a hundred times: A concealed carry gun is supposed to be comforting, not comfortable. In other words, buck up and just deal with a bit of the physical discomfort of carrying, knowing…

This time of year is always an exciting one for the firearms consumer. The SHOT Show is over and all the new products that were kept under wraps are now available — or at least can now be ordered.…

While the Hogue Company has been around since 1968 and has been traditionally known for its fine line of aftermarket handgun grips, today’s Hogue is much more than that. Back in the day when…

Do you know what’s wrong with most gun owners? We think we know everything. Yes, many of us have had lots of training and some of us actually have some real-world experience. Now, don’t get me wrong,…

Jason Winnie’s J221 inside-the-waistband holster sits low relative to your belt line. This is good for concealment but adds a layer of complexity when it comes to accessing your gun. Here’s what I…

I have been using revolver speedloaders regularly for the last 37 years for both my duty and off-duty revolvers — except for a short period when I was an auxiliary Deputy Sheriff with the Licking…