I took the full size Taurus TX9 and ran it dry for just over 1,000 rounds to see if this optics ready duty 9mm is hype or actually built to work. It did the job, and then some.
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Taurus TX9 Full Size Review: The Duty Pistol Nobody Saw Coming
Published: January 11, 2026 { 6 comments }
New Echelon 4.0C Comp From Springfield Armory: Full Review
Published: August 19, 2025 { 1 comment }The Echelon 4.0C Comp is a compensated, polymer-frame, striker-fired 9mm pistol. This model is a compact-sized handgun, and its standout feature is the ported slide and barrel that it sports.
Glock Perfected? Angled Spade Imperium 9C Slide Review
Published: July 20, 2025 { 4 comments }For shooters looking to upgrade their Glock 19 with a high-performance slide assembly, the Angled Spade Imperium 9C checks a lot of boxes.
SIG & FLUX Make a P365 Version That’s Concealable
Published: June 22, 2025 { 2 comments }SIG Sauer’s new P365 FLUX, introduced at SIG NEXT 2025, transforms the already popular P365 platform into an ultra-compact, brace-deploying PDW-style pistol.
Choosing Between Semi-Automatic and Revolvers
Published: May 8, 2025 { 8 comments }Most people trying to choose between a semi-automatic and a revolver will typically be new gun owners who will likely be trying to figure out which gun will be easier to use.
Simply Rugged Cuda: Left-Handed Holster Review
Published: March 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Simply Rugged Cuda is a stellar example of the value of a custom left-handed holster.
Arex Delta Gen. 2: More Than What You Pay For
Published: November 3, 2024 { 2 comments }The new Arex Delta Gen. 2 features Steyr-like double-action trigger and comes with both an optics ready capacity and ambidextrous controls that other makers are finally gravitating toward universally. Although modern, well-appointed, and arguably safer than other handguns, its mix of features to make all shooters happy might make none of them happy.