Personal Defense

A heftier version of the original, the Q5 Match Steel frame is race ready.

Shaved down to minuscule proportions, SIG Sauer’s MPX Copperhead cuts the AR pistol down to size.

Looking for an EDC knife and handgun combo? More companies than ever offer both in one place.

Right-sized for concealed carry, the 509 Midsize is trimmed down, yet still optimized for superior performance.

Drawing inspiration on one of its earliest firearm, Mossberg ventures back into handguns with the subcompact MC1sc.

Offering many of the same advantages, the .38 Special and 9mm nevertheless shine for much different shooters.

Knowing when to transition focus from target to sights will allow you to fire an accurate shot faster.

Powerful, versatile and easy to shoot, the .327 Federal Magnum offers big performance in a little package.

Looking for a .45 pistol? These 10 will get you on target.

Which .38 Special ammo will save your life? Patrick Sweeney gives you the inside edge.

From the right gun, most .357 SIG and .357 Magnum ammo choices are the best and hardest-hitting self-defense rounds.

Everyone has favorites — and I’m no different — but I do get to shoot and evaluate a lot of different semi-auto pistols. Here are my favorites by category.

Beaten and battered, 9/11 survivors serve as a tribute to the heroism of first responders that day.

With the aluminum-framed EVO SP line, Kimber aims to tackle the striker-fired market.

These are the seven 9mm pistol designs that propelled the demure German cartridge's popularity worldwide.

Boasting trim ergonomics, the 10mm XD(M) proves a manageable pistol for the powerful cartridge.