Compact double-stack 1911 with a 3.4 inch barrel, 17+1 on board, and a crisp trigger. We ran the optics-ready BRAT with Shield’s OMSsc to see if this RMS-cut carry gun really delivers.
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Best Budget 2011? Bersa M2XI 9mm Review
Published: October 19, 2025 { 2 comments }With the 2011 platform being the hottest thing going in handguns, it’s not surprising how many companies are getting in on the action, including Bersa Firearms with their M2XI pistol. It is a 5-inch 9mm 1911 double stack, also known as a 2011 handgun.
Revolver EDC: 7 Advantages Autos Can’t Match
Published: October 19, 2025 { 3 comments }The concealed carry revolver might seem outdated, but we can see it still has potency and a place in the concealed carry conversation.
S&W 629 Mountain Gun Returns Better Than Ever
Published: October 12, 2025 { 11 comments }In the 1971 film, Clint Eastwood played a renegade San Francisco PD Inspector out to make a bad guy’s day! Now, almost 55 years later, the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum is alive and well.
Top 5 Wonder Nines That Still Rule Carry Today
Published: October 12, 2025 { 8 comments }The jump from revolvers to Wonder Nines was certainly a broad one, and we aren’t going back to revolvers or even single stacks anytime soon.
Archon Type B Gen 2 Review: A Flat Shooting 9mm That Runs Fast [VIDEO]
Published: October 5, 2025 { 4 comments }If you want a compact 9mm that shoots flatter than most pistols out of the box, try the Archon Type B Gen 2.
Hands-On: The Canik Mete MC9 Prime
Published: September 28, 2025 { 2 comments }As a fan of polymer pistols, I’m pleased to report the Canik Mete MC9 Prime not only meets but exceeds its price point (and then some).
Colt King Cobra 22: A Snake You Want On The Trail
Published: September 28, 2025 { 8 comments }There are plenty of .22 revolvers on the market, but the Colt King Cobra 22 strikes a good balance between compactness and accuracy.
Top Personal Defense Revolvers Reviewed
Published: September 28, 2025 { 5 comments }With revolvers, we get simplicity, an easy manual of arms, power, and advantages in close-quarters fighting.
The 432 UC Ti – The Lightweight Ultimate” Carry
Published: September 21, 2025 { 5 comments }Discover Lipsey’s 432 UC Ti: a 13-oz .32 H&R Ultimate Carry with a titanium cylinder and pocket-ready performance.









