Pistols

“This new line was a long time coming, and we are excited they are finally available to the public and dealers,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns.

SHOT Show 2025 brought us a flood of new pistols, from cutting-edge concealed carry options to full-on race guns ready for competition.

The two companies have partnered to create the Sidekick, a double-stack, commander-sized 2011 pistol designed for concealed carry.

This new offering from SIG Sauer is a testament to their commitment to innovative design and functionality, especially for firearms used in demanding outdoor conditions.

The Second Amendment is for everyone, and affordable firearms help ensure it stays that way. 

In recent months I’ve dived headfirst into pocket pistols and have attempted to find what works best from small guns.

I am not a mechanical engineer or physicist. People like me and my readers may not understand all of what goes on inside the pistol, but experienced shooters know when one pistol works better than another.

Last year, I reviewed the new STR-9, a 9MM semi-automatic pistol from Stoeger Industries of Istanbul, Turkey, for this very digital platform. Best known for its workhorse shotguns, Stoeger launched itself into self-defense handguns with the STR-9—and it did a workman-like job.

Throwback to early 2020, and FN released their smallest handgun in decades: the FN 503. Geared towards conceal-ability, FN states that “compromises in shootability, accuracy, and reliability with slim CCW handguns are solved.” This pistol utilizes single stack magazines to give it a total width of 1.1 inches. The slim design makes concealed carrying easier and more comfortable than other large options.