Handguns

Sized right for concealed carry and ruggedly built, the Riton X3 Tactix MPRD makes your defensive pistol deadly accurate.

Given its less expensive than custom work by a gunsmith and has better price retention, a Smith & Wesson Performance Center gun is worth every penny.

Drop-in ease and crafted by a verifiable master 1911 pistol-smith, upgrades don't get much sweeter than the Chen SI Magwell.

Build a better understanding of the terminal performance of defensive bullets and you'll find the one that will save your life.

More punch per pound, the Springfield .308 SAINT Victor Pistol is a heavy hitter in a small package.

New classics and first-rate defensive options, it seems you can't have enough of either. We dig into each with 14 pieces of guns and gear that are certain to serve as safe queens or lifesavers.

The Remington UltraLight Executive R1 isn't only sized right for concealed carry, but just might be the best 1911 the company has turned out.

A humble, yet forward-looking .22 LR pistol, the Ruger Standard became the unexpected cornerstone of one of America's largest gunmakers.

Tempting as the convenience of mouse guns and micro pistols are, do the .25 ACP, .22 LR, .22 WMR and 5.7x28 have the stuff to save your life.

Versatile and potent, the .22 WMR—or .22 Mag—forever raised the rimfire enthusiasts' expectations for performance.

It’s been bantered about for decades, the shooting world has been waiting for a gun that can stand up to Glock. With a bevy of performance-enhancing features, the Taurus G3 might just be that pistol.

Why consider a less-than-lethal option? Because, having something for self-defense is always better than having nothing.

A vital tool and necessary companion to your concealed carry gun, you should never get caught without a knife. Yet, how does one go about choosing the best EDC knife?

Lightweight, rugged and affordable, the Spike Camp from Boyds Gunstocks is set for your next backcountry hunt.

A definitive event for law enforcement, and subsequently self-defense theory, the Newhall Shooting is required reading for any armed citizen. Here is a breakdown of the initial shots from the incident.

Survival gun is a vague term no matter how you cut it. We help you hash it out with guidelines for each style of gun and looks at some of the top makes and models.