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10 Concealed Carry Articles by Massad Ayoob You MUST Read

If you practice concealed carry, put these 10 essential articles by Massad Ayoob on your 'Must Read' list!

Tips for Women: Choosing a Semi-Automatic Handgun

Once so-called women’s guns were either revolvers—touted for ease of operation—or tiny, underpowered .22 or .32 semi-autos. Now, women can choose a semi-automatic handgun from an ever-growing selection, many designed for concealed carry.

Market Trends: The Ruger 10/22 and SR22 Hot at New Hampshire Store

It seems New England is no different than anywhere else in the country, at least for one retailer. Rimfire guns and ammo just keep flying off the shelves.

Market Trends: Sales Strong for Remington R1s in St. Louis

One of the most timeless handguns produced has found a dedicated audience in Missouri, with Remington's version of the 1911 flying off the shelves of one gun store.

Market Trends: Surprising Interest in Small, Early 20th Century Revolvers

At one time, small collectable revolvers did not demand much on the market. But that trend has reversed itself at one Florida auction house, where petite wheelguns have been a hot item.

G42 Review: Finally, a Glock in .380!

The Glock 42 in .380 ACP is the firm’s first attempt at a pocket pistol, and it’s also the first American-made Glock.

Market Trends: Concealed Carry for the Land of Lincoln

It's been a little over a year since concealed carry became legal in Illinois. Since, one retailer has seen one pistol in particular gain favor with CCW permit holders.

Ruger's Red-Hot, Versatile Single Seven .327 Federal Magnum

The .327 Federal Magnum definitely packs a punch when it comes to revolver rounds. And it appears to be a dandy choice of caliber to make Ruger's new Single Seven a hard-hitting wheelgun.

First Impressions, Range Test of the Glock 19 Gen 4

When it comes to 9mm pistols, few guns have reached the heights of the Glock 19. Check out this video to see how the 4th generation of this futuristic handgun — which has been available long enough now to pass the test of time — performs on the range.

An Inside Look at the Ruger LCR

The space-age LCR is Ruger’s latest revolver, one that’s a marvel in design and modern materials. The letters LCR stands for “Lightweight Compact Revolver.”

Colt Sponsored Shooter Mark Redl Wins New England Regional

Colt sponsored shooter Mark Redl has been on a roll this season and kept it going recently in Harvard, Mass. Redl earned first place Aug. 17 in the Custom Defensive Pistol Division at the New England Regional IDPA Championship.

Maximizing Semi-Auto Handgun Performance

There are reasons why autoloaders are more popular than revolvers today. However, many fail to maximize semi-auto handgun performance by overlooking firepower and shootability.

Can't Get Enough Glock: Perfection's First Review

There are plenty of ways to augment a Glock collection without having to make room in a gun safe. One of the coolest is hunting down the first American review of the company's iconic Glock 17.

Greatest Cartridges: The Indispensable .45 ACP

When it comes to pistol ammo, there is perhaps no more renowned cartridge than the .45 ACP. The heavy round earned its stripes and grew in popularity after nearly three-quarters of a century of service as the U.S. Military's sidearm.

Video: Ruger LC9s Features

The all new, striker-fired Ruger LC9s features a short, light, crisp trigger pull for faster shooting and improved accuracy. Its slim, lightweight design provides compact personal protection.

New Kid on the Glock: Glock 42 Review

Perhaps more than any other handgun introduction in 2014, this one caught the attention of concealed carry fans everywhere. In this Glock 42 review, Dick Jones gives his impression.

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