Pistol

Sig Sauer P365 vs. Glock 43 | Size matters

Ever since the announcement of Sig’s new P365 micro compact pistol, I’ve eagerly anticipated its arrival. At SHOT Show, I had the pleasure of handling the pistol at the Sig Sauer booth but missed the opportunity to shoot it on Range Day. Apparently, Sig Sauer has their own range day and doesn’t participate in the […]

First Look: Regent BR9 One for the Browning High Power fans!

LKCI, LLC brings us the Regent BR9 for those who love history, but live on a working-man’s budget. The Browning High Power has been in military service since 1935 and was produced for more than 80 years. The name comes from the increased capacity of 13 rounds, nearly doubling what most pistols carried at the […]

Which Handgun to Buy? How Will You Use It?

As a firearms trainer, one of the most frequent conversations I have with new shooters is some version of, “Which gun should I buy?” The question typically comes from responsible citizens, new or inexperienced in carrying firearms or owning one for home defense I like to start by asking, “Where did you hear about out […]

Cimarron’s “El Malo” Single Action Army is Muy Bueno!

“El Malo” means “The Bad One” in Spanish, but this classic pistol is nothing but good. Cimarron imports 1873 Colt reproductions from Italy and includes a few twists to make them more fun. Models include several movie guns. Ever envy Doc Holiday’s pistol or shotgun? Cimarron makes one complete with his name engraved. “El Malo” […]

Best Gun For The SEALs? Sig MK25 vs Glock19

People are so offended by the Glock19 replacing the MK25. Sig and Glock fans argue whether the Navy SEALs are stupid or smart for hours. I doubt this is going to be an argument that will cease any time soon. I want to add my 2 cents on what might be going on here. Our military […]

Old School Steel – S&W 686P

When I was a child, cartoon cowboys used six shooters to save helpless damsels from evil bandits. Cops pointed blued wheelguns at bad men to defend good ones. My first handgun was a silver capgun revolver that my brother and I used to rescue each other from countless imaginary foes, dispatching each with a snap […]

Beretta Nano: Unnecessarily Unappreciated

The Beretta Nano, or the BU9 (Beretta USA 9mm) Nano, is certainly a mysterious and heavily avoided pistol for reasons I don’t understand after owning it. But lets talk about how all of this started. Beretta has been around for about 5 centuries. They have been building quality guns for the military and the civilian enthusiast since its start in […]

First Look: Canik TP9 SA Mod 2 Pistol

Century Arms now offers nine variants of the Canik TP9 series. The TP9 SA Mod 2 offers a few small tune-ups from the original. The single-action trigger has been improved and top of the slide flattened. These updates bring the gun more in line with the other TP9 models. If you’re not familiar with the […]

1911 Pistol Bits and Pieces: Shoot It Until it Breaks

One of the most common questions I see asked on internet forums and social media groups that center around the 1911 style pistol is, “What parts should I replace on the new XXXX brand 1911 pistol I just bought?”. This is a very subjective question that has thousands of answers. My simple answer to that […]

Does Anyone Consider the .380 ACP a Manstopper?

There exists a continuing debate about the effectiveness of the .380 ACP cartridge in self defense scenarios. Because I possess, and exercise, my concealed carry permit, I’ve also put a great deal of thought into the caliber of pistol I choose for CCW. My limitations to what I can effectively carry vary depending on my […]