Personal Defense

Outside a few nuances, the SIG M17 Civilian Variant is identical to newly minted military service pistol and performs battle tough.

You can get a conversion kit for your 1911 for less money than many new .22 LR pistols cost, giving you a familiar, cheap and invaluable training tool.

The Glock 40 MOS has proven itself a top choice in 10mm. But when it comes to feeding it, what is the top ammo choice?

Mossberg takes the sub-compact 9mm to the next level in functionality and affordability with the MC1sc.

Chambered in .32 H&R Magnum, the Chater Arms PROFESSIONAL puts a new twist on the carry revolver.

Knowing how to shoot isn’t everything. When it comes to self-defense training, the whole package is essential — physical, mental and legal training.

An advanced operating system and fully modular, the SIG Sauer MPX remains a top AR-style pistol option.

The history and building of one battle-tough pistol -- MEUSOC 1911.

Loaded for respectable velocity, Federal’s 200-grain HST self-defense ammo should prove potent.

Glock's extremely popular Slimline Series took a big step forward with the enhanced capacity Glock 43X and Glock 48.

In the era of cutting-edge expanding bullets, does .45 ACP 'Hardball' have a place as defensive ammo?

Adding two popular self-defense calibers to the Hydra-Shok Deep lineup, Federal Premium has armed citizens covered.

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 the Kimber Micro 9 is no slouch. It sports a 3.15-inch barrel and weighs just 15.6 ounces unloaded.

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