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Lipsey’s S&W Model 686 Plus Review: The Mountain Gun
I hit the range to test out Lipsey’s exclusive S&W Model 686 Plus Mountain Gun.
Hardware Talk: SureFire XC3
You need light, and the SureFire XC3 marks the spot.
First Look: Taurus GX4 Strike Bravo
Taurus has just announced the GX4 Strike Bravo, a variant of the 9mm pistol featuring a folding brace.
First Look: Premier Body Armor Rifle-Rated Backpack Insert
Premier Body Armor has just introduced a new 10x15 special threat rifle-rated backpack insert.
Best SIG P365 Upgrades [Field Tested]
Kick up your SIG's performance with these P365 upgrades. We put them through the wringer so you don't have to.
First Look: Smith & Wesson 500 Emergency Kit
A quick look at the limited series Smith & Wesson 500 Emergency Kit from CNC Firearms.
First Look: Vortex Defender Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dots
Vortex Optics has just announced the Defender-CCW and Defender-ST enclosed solar micro red dot sights.
Best 9mm Revolver: Everyday Carry Options
What do you get when you cross a time-tested platform with the most popular centerfire handgun cartridge? The 9mm revolver. Here are five that are fit to cover your six.
Reports From The Field: New Semi-Auto Pistols
Come take a look at some of the new semi-auto pistol options available in 2025.
First Look: Taurus 66 Combat
We check out the new 7-shot .357 Magnum Taurus 66 Combat revolver.
Piercing The Iron Curtain: California-Compliant Shadow Systems Pistols
A discussion on firearm laws, handgun rosters and three new California-compliant Shadow Systems pistols.
First Look: Davidson’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson Model 940
If you’re in the market for a 9mm snub-nose revolver, take a look at this Davidson’s Exclusive Smith & Wesson Model 940.
Presentation Perfection: Mastering The Draw Stroke
If you carry a gun for self-defense, mastering the draw stroke could save your life.
Home On The Range: VR Handgun Training With AceXR
Want to improve your shooting skills at home? AceXR virtual reality handgun training is making that a reality.
First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C Comp
A quick look at Springfield Armory’s new integrally-compensated Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm.
Operation Apache: Watchtower Apache 2011 Review
I hit the range with a Watchtower Apache to get a new look at the double-stack 9mm 1911.
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