If you keep a DA/SA pistol at home for self-defense or range use it makes a lot of sense to get a DA/SA subcompact pistol for concealed-carry, too.
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Best DA/SA Compact Carry Pistols (2026): CZ, Beretta, HK & SIG
BY Max Slowik Published: February 2, 2026 { 46 comments }Best Glock Pistols (2026)
BY Max Slowik Published: January 29, 2026 { 76 comments }When it comes to Glock pistols, believe it or not, some are better than others. We take a look at the 5 best and most important Glocks made to-date.
RTF2 and Fish Gills Make a Comeback This Glocktober 2017
BY Max Slowik Published: October 3, 2017 { 1 comment }Back by popular demand, but for a limited time only, are Gen 3 Glock pistols with the company’s RTF2 checkering.
Visit Las Vegas Gunfights for Force-On-Force Fun
BY Max Slowik Published: February 14, 2017 { 2 comments }Las Vegas Gunfights is blending hand-to-hand combat and Simunition-based gunplay in one bruised package.
Six Solid Reasons the P320 is the Right Choice for the Army’s MHS
BY Max Slowik Published: January 26, 2017 { 149 comments }It does everything the Modern Handgun System needs it to do and more, and it does it all very well. The P320 is no compromise.
Glock 19-Compatible 80 Percent Frames Incoming
BY Max Slowik Published: January 5, 2017 { 5 comments }Polymer80 is introducing two new 80 percent pistol frames for 2017. These uncompleted receivers are compatible with Glock 19 parts and aftermarket parts.
Revolving Multi-Caliber Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun Coming in ’17
BY Max Slowik Published: December 2, 2016 { 59 comments }The multi-caliber Scavenger 6 is a survival rifle dream gun. It’s a stocked revolver with each chamber cut for a different cartridge. By using multiple cylinders, it’s possible to have one design fire a dozen and half or more cartridges.
As Obama Exits, DOJ Cements ‘Smart Gun’ Requirements
BY Max Slowik Published: November 22, 2016 { 26 comments }The NIJ has published hard requirements that any smart gun must meet before it can be considered for department use.
Smith & Wesson Gets Axed from MHS Trials
BY Max Slowik Published: September 29, 2016 { 30 comments }The Smith & Wesson M&P has been dropped for the Army’s next-generation handgun competition, the Modular Handgun System or MHS.
ATF (Almost) Bans Smokeless Powder! – Also Finds Trail Cam IEDs in Kentucky Wilderness
BY Max Slowik Published: September 5, 2016 { 42 comments }The ATF has issued two notices on explosives — and has quickly retracted one of them.









