If you keep a DA/SA pistol at home for self-defense or range use it makes a lot of sense to get a DA/SA subcompact pistol for concealed-carry, too.
is a writer with over a dozen years of experience and is a lifelong shooter. He has unwavering support for the Second Amendment and the human right to self-defense. Like Thomas Paine, he’s a journalist by profession and a propagandist by inclination.
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Published: June 9, 2022 { 0 comments }Beretta is officially announcing the new APX A1 FS, an updated version of their APX in a full-size configuration, and showing off their upcoming PMXs large-format pistol
IWI Announcing Masada Slim Micro-Compact
Published: June 3, 2022 { 1 comment }Israel Weapon Industries and IWI-US are happy to announce a new entry in the Masada series, the Masada Slim.