Bob Campbell shooting the Tisas PX9 Nightstalker with a two-handed grip

Firearms

Tisas PX9 Gen3 Nightstalker: A Clone Worth the Money?

A few years ago, I tested and evaluated the Tisas PX9 9mm handgun. I found a serviceable, economy handgun based…Read More >

Glock 19X pistol in Glaco Stow and Go leather holster

General

Magnificent 7 — Pistols for Concealed Carry

If there is one category readers of The Shooter’s Log can all get interested about, it is an interest in the best pistols for concealed carry. However, if there is one thing likely to cause an argument, it is which pistols are best for concealed carry. Our staff threw in a few of favorites, but feel free to make your case for the pistols we missed.

Springfield XD pistol with three boxes of SIG Sauer ammunition

Firearms

Range Report: Springfield .357 SIG with XS Sights

Our author began exploring a packing handgun for a specific scenario. The bottom line criterion was that the pistol must be completely reliable, accurate enough for personal defense and taking accurate shots at an adversary behind cover, and powerful enough for defense against both biped and quadruped threats. Vehicle penetration was important, and so was penetration against heavy bones. Springfield’s XD in .357 SIG quickly rose to the top of the list.

Firearms

10 Simple Ways the Springfield XD Could be a Better Gun

Why does one particular Shooter’s Log writer keeping calling the Springfield XD “the best of the worst?” Find out why in this extended “review” of what Springfield Armory could do to make the XD series the perfect pistol.

Springfield Armory XD and XD Mod.2 together

News

Springfield Armory XD Mod.2: A Whole New Feeling

Springfield Armory unveils its most recent model XD called the Springfield XD Mod.2. The redesigned and upgraded Mod.2 is slimmer with an enhanced ergonomic grip called the GripZone that gives shooters a more positive, non-slip comfortable grip. The High-Hand grip relief and Beavertail places your hand higher in the grip for more control when shooting. Check out all the features of the new Springfield XD Mod.2 gun.