Estimated reading time: 11 minutes The best .22LR pistols in 2025 are better than ever, and that is good news for anyone who trains hard or just likes to burn cheap rimfire. I have used .22 pistols for everything from new shooter onboarding to full winter training blocks, because fundamentals do not care about caliber. [...]
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Best Micro-Compact 9mms for Concealed Carry (2025)
Published: September 9, 2025 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 9 minutes If you carry every day, 2025 is your lucky year. Micro-compact 9mm pistols have matured from hot new idea to proven fighting tools, and the latest crop is running higher capacity, better triggers, cleaner optics cuts, and real-world reliability. I have lived with these guns on the belt, in the [...]
Best .45 ACP Pistols Ranked For Performance And Carry (2025)
Published: September 2, 2025 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 9 minutes It is 2025, and the .45 ACP refuses to fade away. Good. The big-bore classic still solves problems with authority, whether you carry daily, keep a nightstand pistol, or hunt where autoloaders are legal. The trick today is sorting modern options by mission. Polymer duty guns bring capacity and optics. [...]
Best .380 ACP Pistols For Concealed Carry And Home Defense (2025)
Published: August 20, 2025 { 0 comments }Estimated reading time: 9 minutes In 2025, the .380 ACP pistol is still the sweet spot for shooters who want deep concealment, controllable recoil, and enough punch to matter. Is it the only answer for concealed carry or a nightstand? No. But if you want a lightweight gun you will actually carry all day, or [...]