Concealed Carry
Are All-Metal Carry Guns Really a Viable Option?
I wondered if the advent of guns such as the Springfield Hellcat, SIG P365, and S&W Shield Plus had made…Read More >
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The 10 Best Carry Guns (You Likely Never Heard About)
Every year, SHOT Show exhibitors and industry periodicals let us know about the new guns. Many of these are offered…Read More >
AR-15s
Defending the Castle — Home Defense Shotguns, ARs, and PCCs
Your home is your castle, and you should have a good defense. We probably won’t figure in a moat, but…Read More >
General
Range Report: Beretta APX 9mm Compact
The Beretta APX is Beretta’s entry into the polymer-frame striker-fired field, and they added a modular design for good measure. The APX is going against stiff competition. While Beretta has brand loyalty, the piece must stand on its own merit.
Ammunition
Review: SIG Sauer’s New “SIG 365 Ammunition”
Personal defense ammunition doesn’t always have a valid understudy for training. A high velocity loading may strike to a different point of impact in relation to the point of aim compared to a standard velocity, training load. SIG Sauer has developed a line of ammunition that is well suited to personal defense and training. The line is called 365 after its successful compact 9mm handgun.
Reviews
Throwback Thursday: .22 LR Competition Pistols: What to Buy, What Not to Buy
With ammo costs rising and availability falling, many shooters are turning to the .22 Long Rifle cartridge for affordable shooting fun. Rimfire competition shooting leagues are springing up across the country. New shooters are mastering the fundamentals of marksmanship, and experienced shooters are rediscovering that .22 LR competitions are a fun way to hone their skills. So, what should you look for in a competition .22 pistol? Read more on The Shooter’s Log at CheaperThanDirt.com.
Firearms
Range Report: Beretta Storm SubCompact 9mm
Beretta introduced a handgun a few years ago that was not revolutionary—it was evolutionary. The PX4 Storm married the proven Beretta double-action trigger and de-cocking safety to a polymer frame. Those preferring the double-action first-shot pistol had a relatively inexpensive alternative to the Beretta 92, and those wishing a durable and reliable, polymer-frame handgun had a counterpoint to the Glock. The primary advantage of the pistol is accuracy.
Firearms
Throwback Thursday—Beretta’s PX4 Storm Pistol
The Beretta PX4 Storm is solid investment from a vendor well-known for quality and reliability. From the rotating barrel to fantastic ergonomics, the Storm is a worthwhile investment for both police and civilian personal defense use.
Firearms
10 (Mostly) New Pistols for Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is on the rise, which means more citizens are able to defends themselves and their loved ones better than ever before. However, that means having the right training, holster, or carry system, and most importantly the right pistol. Handguns are not a one-size-fits-all affair. This makes choosing—or recommending—a handgun rather difficult. However, when it comes to handguns, even men love to shop! Here are 10 top choices for your consideration.
Firearms
Review: Is the Beretta A3 Ready to Be the Military’s Next Sidearm?
The military is making noises concerning a new sidearm. There is some controversy. Handguns, for whatever reason, seem to come with more emotional attachment and a sense of history than the rifle. I believe that as a close quarters combat pistol the Beretta 92 is lacking the most important attribute a sidearm should have and that is wound potential. In actuality, the Beretta A3 isn’t a new pistol but a modified Beretta M9/M92. Did it pass the author’s range test? Read the full details here.