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First Look: SIG P211 Full & Carry
SIG Sauer has just launched two lightened versions of its 2011-style pistol, the P211-Full and the P211-Carry.
Fitting Together Two Self-Defense Frameworks
Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy & The Five Elements: how two self-defense frameworks fit together.
First Look: CZ DUTY Pistol Series
CZ has just launched its new DUTY series of 9mm striker-fired pistols with serialized modular chassis.
The Glock 18: Tupperware Gun Go Brrr
Before there were switches, there was the Glock 18, a factory polymer machine pistol with a ridiculous fire rate.
New Guns And Gear October 2026
Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these 7 new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.
SIG XRAY5 Pistol Dot & FOXTROT2R WML: A High-Tech Package
SIG Sauer’s new XRAY5 pistol red dot and FOXTROT2R LightFight have just raised the bar for handgun accessories.
Luger Collecting: An Addictive Pursuit
After more than 125 years, the old toggle-top Luger still exerts its pull on some of us.
First Look: Rost Martin RM1X Series
Rost Martin has just launched the RM1X pistol series featuring three distinct model variants.
Springfield XD Mod.4 Review: Four Benjamins
Springfield Armory’s XD Mod.4 OSP is something special.
Inside The Iron Pipeline: My First Handgun in NYC
In the 1980s, where does a young, aspiring firearm enthusiast from NYC buy his first handgun? On the streets, of course.
TAG Precision Review: Seeing Things Clearly
Suppressors have a bad habit of blocking your irons, but a set of tall TAG Precision fiber optic sights fixes that.
First Look: Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5″ Compact Crossover Pistol
Springfield Armory has just released a new 1911 DS Prodigy model with a 3.5" barrel upper on a full-size lower.
Double-Action Autos: The Long Pull
We discuss the pros & cons of double-action auto pistols and how to properly train with them.
The Alter Egos Of 9mm
We look at a slew of different and interesting 9mm Luger loads, America’s favorite pistol cartridge.
Myths & Facts Of Self-Defense Training
We separate the facts from the fluff surrounding self-defense training so you can focus on what really matters.
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