The S&W Spec Series VI M&P 9 M2.0 Metal Compact pairs a ported barrel, Aimpoint ACRO P-2, metal frame, and roughly $985 in included accessories with genuinely fast, controllable performance. After several weeks of shooting and carrying it, the $1,899 package makes a stronger case for itself than the sticker price suggests.
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Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?
Published: September 1, 2026 { 138 comments }Glock 43 vs SIG P365 comes down to capacity. The two guns are close to the same size: the original single-stack Glock 43 is a hair shorter in height, the P365 is shorter in length, and both are about an inch wide. But the P365 carries 10+1 flush and the G43 carries 6+1. In our [...]
KelTec KP50 Review (2026): 100 Rounds of 5.7x28mm in a Compact, Folding Platform
Published: July 19, 2026 { 2 comments }KelTec completely reworked its original P50 concept with a drop-free 50-round magazine, machined receiver and smarter controls. We ran the KP50 hard, suppressed and unsuppressed, to see whether this 5.7x28mm oddball is genius or gimmick.
Ruger RXM vs Glock 19: Which Is the Better Glock?
Published: July 13, 2026 { 6 comments }The RXM takes advantage of the Glock Gen 3’s patents expiring.
FN Reflex Review: The Micro 9mm That Wouldn’t Quit
Published: July 11, 2026 { 16 comments }The FN Reflex combines a surprisingly good trigger, .85-inch best-group accuracy, and flawless reliability in a palm-sized carry gun. This little 9mm ran clean, dirty, and gritty without giving us the first problem.
Best Bear Defense Handguns (2026)
Published: July 9, 2026 { 156 comments }As an outdoorsman, I enjoy being afield in all sorts of capacities. While hunting is one of my favorite pastimes, fishing and hiking are a wonderful means of spending time with friends and family and living in close proximity to both the Catskill and Adirondack mountains, there is ample opportunity for both of those activities. I am also, by trade, a Professional Land Surveyor, so my work hours are often spent in the remote wilderness areas.
Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo: The Micro 9mm That Cheats Recoil
Published: February 14, 2026 { 1 comment }The Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo feels like a compact 9mm built with a mission, not a marketing meeting. We ran it suppressed and compensated, and it stayed smooth, flat, and stubbornly reliable.
Taurus TX9 Full Size Review: The Duty Pistol Nobody Saw Coming
Published: January 11, 2026 { 9 comments }I took the full size Taurus TX9 and ran it dry for just over 1,000 rounds to see if this optics ready duty 9mm is hype or actually built to work. It did the job, and then some.
New Echelon 4.0C Comp From Springfield Armory: Full Review
Published: August 19, 2025 { 1 comment }The Echelon 4.0C Comp is a compensated, polymer-frame, striker-fired 9mm pistol. This model is a compact-sized handgun, and its standout feature is the ported slide and barrel that it sports.
Off The Rack BBQ Gun: EAA MC1911 Liberador Review
Published: August 10, 2025 { 9 comments }A BBQ gun is a handgun that you show off. It’s the type of pistol that ranges in looks from ostentatious to damn gorgeous, reflecting the owner’s sense of taste and personality. It can be engraved, wear a luxurious finish, and have a grip made from exotic material.









