The 1911 semi-automatic pistol has been around for over a century now and is still a favorite of many who shoot. It has served worldwide in many conflicts and has been carried by sworn and non-sworn civilians alike.
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Springfield XD-M Elite Tactical OSP FDE Unboxed at the Gun Counter
Updated: July 22, 2020Springfield Armory’s new 9mm XD-M Elite OSP Tactical sets a new standard in performance and features from a factory striker-fired pistol. Starting with their proven XD-M model, Springfield has refined and upgraded nearly each part of the pistol.
Taurus G3C – Full Review
Updated: July 12, 2020Can the little gun from Brazil hold up against the big dogs in the industry? With a big pile of 9mm, we set out to find that answer for ourselves.
Springfield’s 9mm Hellcat Hits 20,000-Round Milestone Test
Updated: July 1, 2020Springfield Armory’s newest everyday carry handgun, the Hellcat, has earned a lot of praise in the short time following its release.
Rock Island Armory’s AL9.0 9mm Revolver: An Elegant Weapon From a More Civilized Age
Updated: June 28, 2020Rock Island Armory’s AL9.0 is a six-shot revolver. The surprising part is that it is chambered in 9mm. The steel frame gives weight to the gun and the low recoil of 9mm makes it pleasant to shoot.
S&W M&P 9 2.0 Performance Center – The Flagship M&P – Upgraded
Updated: June 7, 2020There are two booming markets in the United States for handguns: Concealed carry pistols, and out-of-the-box competition pistols. And Smith & Wesson has been a formidable name in both for many years.
Springfield’s 1911 Mini-Me: The 911 9mm
Updated: May 10, 2020If you’re thinking about a sub-compact, and you’re a 1911 fan, Springfield’s 911 9mm deserves your consideration.
FN 509 Compact MRD: A Challenger Rises
Updated: April 19, 2020We are truly living in the golden age of handguns, as this week’s test model will attest. My test model is the 509C or compact. While I usually prefer to get my hands on the full-sized model first, the 509C brings everything I like in a pistol to the table.
Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm SHIELD EZ – Review
Updated: April 5, 2020Smith & Wesson’s latest addition to the M&P SHIELD lineup is intended to reduce the barriers to shooting a semiautomatic handgun. The M&P 9 SHIELD EZ is touted as easy to use from all perspectives. Many have said it’s ideal for those with lower grip strength, like women and the elderly, but who wouldn’t want a gun that’s easier to use?
9mm Micro Shootout – Sig P365 vs. Glock 43 vs. S&W Shield
Updated: April 4, 2020Sig has made the leap into the deep end of the pool to compete with the well-established pillars of the micro market, the Smith & Wesson Shield, and the Glock 43 9mms. It certainly looked and felt good, and it held more bullets than its rival competitors, but looks are sometimes deceiving. The true test is when you put a product side by side with its competitors and see how they stack up. So after a not so patient wait to get the newly popular P365 its time to get down to the range, scales and numbers to see how it does.