Originally published July 2019, Updated March 2026 Sturm, Ruger & Co. has earned a well-deserved reputation for workmanlike, reliable firearms. Ruger has armed Americans for decades, even when good…

Springfield Armory introduced the Prodigy pistol as an enhanced, modern 1911, sometimes referred to as a 2011. The full-sized Prodigy DS (double stack) was the first model, featuring a grip frame…

For gun enthusiasts of all disciplines and skill levels, a rimfire handgun, specifically one chambered in .22 Long Rifle, should undoubtedly be part of your collection. Not only is .22LR amongst the…

The Ruger RXM is a collaboration between Ruger and Magpul designed to improve on the proven compact 9mm platform. With modern ergonomics, optics-ready capability and everyday carry dimensions, it…

In 1982, I became an undercover narcotics investigator with the Licking County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio, assigned to was then called the Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Group (MEG). When I started on…

In the latter half of the 20th century, classifying handgun frame sizes was simpler because there were so few models available. Especially when examining semi-automatic pistols, narrowing down the…

When I evaluate any life-saving tool, I consider its application and performance under real conditions. Only hands-on testing answers questions. My evaluations draw on personal experience as well as documented manufacturer testing. Short-term range sessions are only a starting point, while extended firing in adverse conditions tells the real story.

Less-lethal self-defense weapons are tools designed to stop or deter an attacker without the intent to cause death. While often called “non-lethal weapons,” these tools, including pepper spray,…

It may seem that comparing the .357 Magnum, designed for use in revolvers, to the 10mm, designed for semi-automatic pistols, is much like comparing apples to oranges. But when you examine their…

More Americans than ever have chosen to take personal responsibility for the protection of themselves and their loved ones. To keep up with a growing demand, firearms manufacturers continue to…

While the Glock 17 is the semi-automatic pistol that changed everything, the Glock 19 is the pistol made for everyone. Introduced in 1988, this compact 9mm proved that one handgun could serve…

Originally reviewed and published December 2022, Updated February 2026 SIG Sauer introduced the P365 Micro Compact to the world of concealed carry in 2018. With the success of this initial launch,…