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First Look: Taurus 817 Revolver
Taurus has just unveiled the Taurus 817, a new .38 Special snub-nose revolver with a 7-round cylinder.
Self-Preservation: Confronting The Unthinkable
Lessons from William Aprill on criminal violence and the self-preservation mindset required to survive.
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. Â
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.
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