Semi-Automatic Handgun Reviews: Top Pistols Evaluated

Suppressed, Red Dot-Ready Carry Gun? S&W M&P C.O.R.E. 9mm—Full Review.

BY Clay Martin Published: November 16, 2016 { 29 comments }

I am normally a Glock guy, as anyone that has trained with me over the last seven years knows. But one thing a life in the military will break you of quickly is brand loyalty. You always have to be looking for an advantage, and in a world were equipment failures cost lives, you don’t care at all where that advantage comes from. So when the chance to review the Smith and Wesson M&P C.O.R.E. with threaded barrel came up, I jumped at the chance.

Green Beret Blows Up Stuff with a Lightweight .50: The Desert Eagle L6—Full Review.

BY Clay Martin Published: November 11, 2016 { 23 comments }

So, what are the practical purposes of a Desert Eagle .50 Action Express? Well, the only one I can think of is for hunters/fishermen in Grizzly territory, that don’t like revolvers. Which is a pretty limited segment of the population. I am happy to report that this opinion changed after I took this bad Johnson to the range.

The Glock 19 (top) uses a tilting barrel short recoil system while the Beretta PX4 Storm (bottom) uses a rotary locking system.

What Is a Rotating Barrel Pistol? How It Works vs Tilting Barrel

BY Tom McHale Published: November 9, 2016 { 32 comments }

A rotating barrel pistol unlocks by turning its barrel instead of tilting it. When the gun fires, the slide and barrel recoil together for a split second. A lug in the frame rides in an angled groove under the chamber and twists the barrel about one-eighth of a turn, which frees it from the slide. [...]

Wilson Combat X-TAC Series 1911s—Full Review & Round Up.

BY Rob Garrett Published: October 18, 2016 { 7 comments }

I have had the opportunity to evaluate over a dozen guns from Wilson, and the quality, fit, and finish never disappoints. For many years, a Wilson Combat CQB was on my list of pistols to add to my daily rotation. I never got around to ordering one and at this time, and I’m glad I put it off. In my mind, there is a new king and that is the X-TAC Elite.

A .50-Caliber Glock? Full Review: Conversion Kit & Complete Gun

BY Justin Opinion Published: October 12, 2016 { 97 comments }

“Why do I carry a .45? Because they don’t make a .46!” is one of the popular sayings among large caliber enthusiasts, almost right up there with, “…because shooting twice is just silly.” We’ve all seen and heard them – and some of us will even admit to haven said them. Well, folks they may still not make a .46 – but guess what? You can get a Glock in .50!

Heckler & Koch “Longslide” P30L 9mm—Full Review

BY Will Dabbs Published: September 22, 2016 { 11 comments }

There will always be some companies producing sub-$250 handguns. However, for those who want something a bit higher end, there will always be a handgun waiting out there marketed for the discriminating shooter. The HKP30L is one of those types of guns.