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Self-Defense: Establishing A Good Grip From Draw

A good grip is paramount to good shooting. Here we discuss how to establish one from the holster.

Hardware Talk: Vantage Point Armory Pistol Comps

Looking to tame your heater? Here we take a quick look at Vantage Point Armory’s pistol comps.

First Look: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp

Smith & Wesson has just made the Bodyguard 2.0 even more controllable with the addition of a Carry Comp variant.

First Look: CZ P-10 C PORTED

CZ has just announced the CZ P-10 C PORTED, a 9mm carry pistol that features an integrated compensator for fast and accurate shooting.  

Campfire Handguns: Don't Leave Home Without Them

Critters, varmints and other beasts can ruin a nice night in the woods, so next time you're packing up the tent, don't forget to grab a campfire handgun.

First Look: Ruger LCP MAX Manual Safety Models

Ruger has just released two new versions of the LCP MAX that feature a manual safety.

First Look: Laser Ammo 2011 Recoil Laser Training Gun

Laser Ammo has just added a 2011 model to its lineup of laser training pistols based on an AW Custom HX26 Compact Hi-CAPA recoil pistol.

Diamondback SDR Review: 21st Century Six Shooter

I hit the range with a Diamondback SDR in .357 Magnum to see how the modern six shooter really handles.

First Look: Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360

Premier Body Armor has just released an enhanced version of its armored shirt called the Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360.

First Look: SilencerCo SCO Optics-Ready Glock Slides

SilencerCo has just announced the optics-ready SCO Slide for Glock 19 pistols, featuring three models with different red dot footprints.

Springfield 1911 TRP AOS Review: Updated And Improved

We hit the range to test out two freshly updated Springfield Armory 1911 TRP pistols, now available optics-ready and in 9mm.

One FN Centimeter: The FN 510 Tactical

When it comes to modern, feature-rich 10mm pistols, the FN 510 Tactical is hard to beat.

How To Test & Evaluate Defensive Pistols

How do you know if you can trust your handgun with your life? Here we discuss some methods for testing and evaluating defensive pistols.

First Look: Taurus 58 .380 ACP Pistol

Taurus has just brought back the Model 58, a lightweight .380 ACP pistol with a 15-round capacity.

Are Competition Triggers For Self-Defense A Good Idea?

When it comes to the guns you use to defend yourself, is it smart to modify them with competition triggers?

10mm Vs .45 ACP: Which Auto Is Best?

When it comes to the 10mm vs .45 ACP, application decides the winner.

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