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…

Originally published January 2016. Updated February 2026. I WAS PIG HUNTING in South Georgia. It was a wild, swampy thicket, overrun with deer, turkeys, alligators and feral hogs. Lots of hogs, the…

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,…

Originally reviewed and published June 2019, Updated February 2026 As the great philosopher Jimmy Buffett once said, “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” True words, especially when talking…

When discussing handguns and ammunition, one topic that often surfaces is the FBI ammunition testing protocol, the standardized system used to evaluate duty ammunition performance. While this…

There’s a lot to be said for being a gun buyer these days. Shooters are spoiled for choice when it comes to viable, reliable pistols for nearly every use. The floor for performance has never been…

The SCCY CPX-2 was originally reviewed in October 2014 and tested again in August 2019. This article is a compilation of previous blog posts authored by Kevin Michalowski and Scott W. Wagner. There’s…

The world of concealed carry and home defense is ever evolving. Each year brings a new influx of gear designed to support responsible gun owners. Whether it be a new gun, holster, optic or anything…

I first heard the term “carbine” growing up in the 1960s, when westerns and WWII shows filled the TV airwaves. Carbines, firearms that are compact, fast-handling and distinct from a full-size rifle,…

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been keeping a close eye on the onslaught of new product releases that inevitably come this time of year. It certainly is a fun and exciting time of year…