Personal Defense

Well-known and ‘unobtainable’ pistolsmiths all start somewhere. It might as well be with your 1911.

The Ruger AR-556 Pistol family expands with a .300 Blackout offering.

Following up on the inaugural 9mm version, Ruger releases the SR1911 Competition in .45 ACP.

Turning to purely synthetic materials, Galco shoots for comfort with its deep carry QuickTuk Cloud IWB holster.

Among the most important fundamentals, a proper handgun grip ensures you'll put rounds on target.

The more than century-old debate of .45ACP vs 9mm rages on. But in the end does one cartridge really outperform the other?

There's no missing the XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Night Sights, which is a good thing when it comes to fast target acquisition.

Check out what on the market when it comes to light and compact carry guns for women.

Drawing your firearm becomes a simple procedure if you break it down into its individual movements.

Springfield has rounded out its XD-S Mod.2 line, now offering the single-stack, striker-fired in .40 Smith & Wesson.

Lethal-force events can happen in a split second, you need the capability to respond in kind. Here's how law-enforcement legend Jim Cirillo got the drop on the bad guys.

These are the five iconic Colt firearms that will crown your gun collection.

Addressing pistol malfunctions and stoppages on the fly is a must if you want to keep your gun in the fight.

Built as a combat-ready custom 1911, the Ed Brown SOCOM edition runs long on tactically practical features.

Built with the gunmaker's simple dependability, the Glock 43X and Glock 48 offer shooters slim and effective concealed carry choices in 9mm.

Learning to shoot from a kneeling position is an import skill for self-defense and gives you a marked advantage.