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Girsan MC14T and Beretta 80X Cheetah

The Girsan MC14T vs the Beretta 80X

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Girsan based the MC14T on the Beretta Cheetah series. The 80X is a continuation and modernization of the Cheetah series, which was produced from 1976 to 2017.

Astra a80 cover photo

The Astra Model 80: A (Sorta) Spanish SIG

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The modern Spanish Arms industry started when one company copied the Colt M1903 and called it the Ruby pistol. The French purchased a ton for WW1, and dozens of Spanish firms produced them.

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Battle of the Plastic Pistol: Anderson vs. Glock vs. Savage

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Plastic pistols are nothing new—the first was made by Heckler & Koch in the 1970s—and you’d be right to say there’s a glut of them on the market. Just because there are a lot of options doesn’t mean they’re all the same, though. It’s even become increasingly common for polymer pistols to be sub-$500 guns—new. [...]

Springfield Armory TRP 4.25” CC Review: A Bobtail 1911 

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A bobtail modification consists of removing about half an inch of metal from the rear backstop and bottom of the mainspring housing.

CANiK METE MC9 Prime Review

CANiK METE MC9 Prime Review

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The newly released CANiK METE MC9 Prime represents the most feature-packed iteration of the METE line to date.

The PX-5.7 Pistol from SDS Arms

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I ran 150 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition through the Tisas PX-5.7 semi-automatic pistol. It proved itself a solid, reliable firearm during my shooting. 

Space Cowboy revolver on fence post

Double-Action vs. Single-Action Revolver Guide

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Today, we will dissect both terms and compare and contrast DA and SA revolvers.

Choosing Between Semi-Automatic and Revolvers

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Most people trying to choose between a semi-automatic and a revolver will typically be new gun owners who will likely be trying to figure out which gun will be easier to use.

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Comprehensive Guide to Handgun Types

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We’ve done it. We’ve given you a comprehensive guide to the most common handgun types in the United States.

Two 1911 DS Prodigy from Springfield Armory

Best Handguns: Annual and Usage-Based Guide

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How would you do it if you were to break down the evolution of handguns and choose the best handguns ever?