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American Defender: Ruger American Pistol Review

Ruger’s new full-size, striker-fired, polymer frame pistol is a rugged gun ready to serve in all capacities.

The 10 Best Defensive Guns Available Now

There are a wide variety of defensive guns designed for personal protection, but which ones are the best? Here is a list of 10 standout firearms.

Reloading in Competitive Pistol Shooting

Marksmanship isn't the only factor in winning in competitive pistol shooting. Efficiently reloading a pistol is also a make-or-break element.

First Look: SIG's New P320 RX Pistol

SIG pairs its excellent Romeo 1 reflex sight with its dependable P320 in the company's brand new P320 RX pistol.

The Greatest Grizzly Guns of All Time

Before you head into bear country, it’s essential to be prepared. Here are some of the greatest grizzly guns to keep you safe afield.

M&P45 Shield — Small Package, Big Punch

Smith & Wesson is the latest to get into the single-stack, polymer .45 ACP game with the release of the M&P45 Shield.

Smith & Wesson Introduces M&P22 Compact with Cerakote FDE Finish

Smith & Wesson adds a new Cerakote-FDE model to its popular M&P22 Compact line of rimfire pistols.

A True Competitor: Colt Competition 1911 Review

Ready right out of the box for competition or personal defense, the new Colt Competition pistol is a high-quality performer. Here is a Colt Competition 1911 review.

Beretta Defense Technologies to Appear on Sportsman Channel

Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) combines four leading manufacturers to produce some of the best weaponry and equipment solutions in the market. Watch to learn more.

Walther Arms Q5 Match Gunning for Gold

The Q5 Match’s snappy trigger and integral optics mounting platform have the potential to win over competitive shooters.

Ready for Combat: Colt Combat Unit Pistol

Designed with input from former operators, the new Colt Combat Unit Pistol is purpose-built for hard use.

Magnum Research Adds Black Tiger Stripe Desert Eagle

Magnum Research has added Black Tiger Stripe Desert Eagles to its lineup. The new finish option is available on .50 AE and .44 Magnum Desert Eagles.

Gallery: Top Performers at James D. Julia's Firearms Auction

Check out some of the top performers from James D. Julia's March firearms auction.

DoubleStar PhD 1911 a Smart Play for Self-Defense?

The DoubleStar PhD 1911 has all the features that should make it a solid defensive handgun.

The .357 Magnum: 20th Century Handgun and Cartridge

Forty years ago, one handgun caliber dominated all others, regardless the intended application. Whether for law enforcement, self defense, hunting or plinking the .357 Magnum reigned supreme.

STI's Striking New Pistols for 2016

Check out the new competition, self-defense and target-shooting 1911 options this Texas manufacturer has released for 2016.

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