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The Stunning CZ 75 Guncrafter Industries Executive Series

Improving on the CZ 75? Sounds farfetched, but Guncrafter Industries perfects the classic pistol as only they can.

Why The Hell The 9mm 1911?

To some, the 9mm 1911 is an aberration, yet there are solid reasons to pick up the classic pistol in the smaller chambering.

First Look: Limited-Edition Sig P220 LEGION Carry SAO

Refined for superior on-person defense, the limited-edition Sig P220 LEGION Carry SAO is a cut above the rest.

Thinking Soberly About 1911 Grips

Sure, those custom 1911 grips are lookers, but are they all flash and little to no function? What you need to know to get a grip on your pistol.

The Ed Brown FX2 Appears An On-Target Defensive Pistol

Boasting a deep-slide cut and factory-installed Trijicon micro-red dot, the Ed Brown FX2 is designed to excel at accurate on-person defense.

Q&A: Massad Ayoob On Self-Defense In Today's America

Massad Ayoob gives his perspective on Kenosha, Wisc., new gun ownership, training in the time of pandemic, self-defense and more.

Springfield's Carry-Friendly XD-M Elite Compact

Hefty capacity, excellent ergonomics and trigger that breaks like winter ice ... meet Springfield's XD-M Elite Compact.

Ruger Wrangler Revolver Review: Back To Basics

Cutting out the usual price factor of a single-action rimfire, the Ruger Wrangler revolver is an everyday tool for outdoorsmen.

Gear To Get: Wheelguns And Revolver Accessories

Love the revolver? We gather up great wheelguns and gear to enhance them.

Lipsey's Goes Old School With Retro Glock P80

A throwback to the earliest days of polymer perfection, Lipsey's Glock P80 puts a Gen 1 G17 back into shooters' hands.

Audio: Massad Ayoob On Kenosha, Wisc. And Lethal-Force

Straight from the horse's mouth. Massad Ayoob dissects the recent police and civilian involved lethal-force events in Kenosha, Wisc.

Glock 43X and 48 MOS Offer Optic-Ready Carry

Still as slim and easy to carry, the Glock 43X MOS and Glock 48 MOS offer optics-ready options in the Slimline series.

Why The Mauser C96 “Broomhandle” Still Looms Large

The landmark Mauser C96 design changed things in a dimension far beyond the world of the pistol and still looms large in the mind today.

Ruger Bisley: Battle Of .45 Colt And .44 Mag Custom Builds

The “opposite but equal” custom Ruger Bisley build: a .44 Rem. Mag and a .45 Colt. Which one of these beautiful brutes comes out on top?

Going Old School: Carrying The Browning Hi Power

The world is not yet all polymer. Classics, such as the Browning Hi Power, have tried and true place in concealed carry. There was a...

5 Lost Secrets Of The Combat Handgun

Massad Ayoob gives you five key secrets essential for proper handgun control when faced with a violent attacker. Power stance, high hand, crush grip and front sight, smooth roll. Recover these lost secrets and watch your combat handgun skill increase.

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