Personal Defense

Stoeger shocked SHOT with the release of the 9mm STR-9. Does the pistol have what it takes to survive the demanding striker-fired market?

Trimmed in all the right places, FN America’s 509 Midsize offers a concealable and effective person-defense option.

Micro 9mm handguns are popping up all over, and Kimber’s Micro 9 is no slouch.

Introducing full-sized and sub-compact P-10 models, CZ offers a full-catalog of striker-fireds to shooters.

There were plenty of new guns at the 2019 SHOT Show, but what were the ones that turned heads?

Glock extends its single-stack line with enhanced-capacity G43X and G48.

Outfitted with Crimson Trace LG-105 Lasergrips, the Performance Center Model 442 is ready for low-light duty.

Thanks to the Colt King Cobra, the gunmaker will once again have a .357 Magnum double-action revolver in its catalog.

When a shooter’s dominant eye and dominant hand don’t align (cross-eye dominance), the result can be a major blessing — or a horrific curse.

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.