There 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.
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S&W M&P 9 2.0 Performance Center – The Flagship M&P – Upgraded
BY Justin Opinion Published: June 7, 2020 Updated: June 7, 2020Wilson Combat’s 300 HAM’R Ultralight Hunter: A Welterweight with a Big Punch
BY Mike Dickerson Published: June 1, 2020 Updated: August 3, 2024The Ultralight Hunter was designed for hunting, but the author believes the rifle would be equally adept in a home-defense role loaded with the right 300 HAM’R ammunition.
Striker Fired Wunder Nine: CZ P-10F
BY Clay Martin Published: May 31, 2020 Updated: May 31, 2020This week, my CZ striker experience finally got to come full circle. I got my hands on a P10-F optics ready, the latest and greatest in CZ’s polymer striker-fired line.
My Nemesis: By Atlas Gunworks
BY Patrick Kelley Published: May 24, 2020 Updated: May 24, 2020All said and done it is my opinion that one would be hard-pressed to buy a better full house competition 40 cal blaster.
Springfield Armory Saint Victor .308 win. Pistol
BY Trapr Swonson Published: May 24, 2020 Updated: May 24, 2020Springfield Armory has christened a new Saint, this one is a pistol and it’s in .308 Win.
10mm Gets Sophisticated… New SIG Legion P220 SAO
BY Justin Opinion Published: May 17, 2020 Updated: May 17, 2020The Legion line has become a well-known segment of the SIG Sauer brand. Overall, I think the Legions do an excellent job of providing the “bells and whistles” version of each model offered, while simultaneously building its own recognizable value for the brand enthusiast.
Conceived in Khandahar, Born in Boonville: CMMG’s MK47 AR Runs AK Magazines
BY Mark Miller Published: May 17, 2020 Updated: May 17, 2020In terms of pure visceral enjoyment, the Mk47 is a joy to shoot and a dead sexy looking rifle. CMMG’s Mk47 merges the ergonomics and modularity of the AR with the best qualities of the AK.
Game Changer: Shield Arms Glock 43x/48 Magazine Hold More Rounds
BY Matt Kartozian Published: May 17, 2020 Updated: May 17, 2020In the Summer of 2019, Shield Arms announced a new magazine for the Glock 43x and 48. By itself, this information did not appear to be newsworthy. However, if you looked deeper at the announcement, you knew something potentially big was coming.
Glock G44 Durability test: Part Deux
BY Clay Martin Published: May 10, 2020 Updated: November 21, 2023Overall, I am happy to say that reports of Glock’s death have been greatly exaggerated. I don’t know what happened with anyone else’s gun, but I do know what happened with mine. It ran like a sewing machine and looked mostly factory new after it did.
Springfield’s 1911 Mini-Me: The 911 9mm
BY Levi Sim Published: May 10, 2020 Updated: May 10, 2020If you’re thinking about a sub-compact, and you’re a 1911 fan, Springfield’s 911 9mm deserves your consideration.