Handgun Reviews

      Smith & Wesson Model 36 Field Ethos

      Introduced at the first of the year, this new Lipsey’s Exclusive is from Smith & Wesson; built on the J-frame platform, it is being...

      Smith & Wesson Spec Series 686 Plus

      For those that want a little more from a .357 Magnum revolver and that want something that looks as good as it performs, Smith...

      Smith & Wesson Model 396 Nightguard

      Originally introduced in 2008, the S&W Model 396 Nightguard in .44 Special was discontinued two years later. Now Lipsey’s has re-introduced the Nightguard as...

      Smith & Wesson PC M&P 2.0 10mm Carry Comp

      Smith & Wesson has released yet another Performance Center Carry Comp model and this time it’s the 10mm version with a four-inch barrel. Designed...

      Rost Martin RM1 F

      Rost Martin’s RM1 series just got a new addition with a full-size version that builds on the success of its predecessors. The RM1 F...

      Langdon Tactical 92G Elite LTT II

      Ernest Langdon is at it again, but this time he’s making an impact on both ends of the supply chain. In a direct collaboration...

      Chiappa Rhino Revolver L-Frame 60 DS RGR

      The Chiappa Rhino Revolver L-Frame 60 DS is one of those oddball guns you might not need but definitely want. I reviewed the .44...

      GLOCK 17 Gen6

      Glocks have always been the Toyota Corollas of the gun world: reliable and durable, but rarely thrilling. With the Gen 6, however, Glock has...

      Tisas USA 1911A1 US ARMY

      SDS Imports put in the time and effort with Turkish pistol maker Tisas to develop a whole line of very well made M1911 platforms...

      The Shield X

      The Shield X feels less like an update and more like the Shield finally finished. It keeps the thin, easy-to-carry profile that made the...

      IWI Masada Slim Commander Quickie Elite

      The IWI Masada Slim Commander Elite pistol takes the original Masada Slim to a whole new level. The Mischief Machine aluminum grip module weighs...

      The Cimarron Bad Boy

      The Cimarron Bad Boy is far more than a novelty revolver. It blends true Old West styling with modern 10mm performance in a way...

      Tisas PX-9 Carry Comp

      I’m continually surprised at the high quality of firearms being manufactured in and imported from Turkey. SDA Arms has several brands of imported arms...

      Taurus Model 58 .380 ACP

      If you are a fan of the Taurus 92/Beretta 92/U.S. military M9 series of pistols, you may really appreciate the Model 58. It is...

      SDS Arms L9A1 Hi Power – RGR

      SDS Arms has successfully done for the classic 9mm Browning Hi-Power, what they already did for military style M1911A1 pistols. They sourced an excellent...

      IWI Masada Slim Elite

      The IWI Masada Slim Elite is a compact, striker-fired 9mm designed for concealability without sacrificing capability. It retains the original Masada Slim’s polymer frame...

      IWI Jericho 941 F ORP

      Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has modernized the classic Jericho 941 with the new optic-ready F ORP model. The new full-size pistol retains the original...

      GForce Arms Jawbone

      With a $400 street price, a polymer lower receiver, 34 round magazine, five inch barrel, and a ventilated front handguard, the Jawbone seems like...

      Ed Brown Kobra Carry 25th anniversary edition

      At the very top level of semi-custom 1911 pistols, the name Ed Brown has been famous for a quarter century. There are still several...

      Colt Night Commander

      The Night Commander is the latest iteration of the lightweight aluminum frame Colt Commander first introduced in 1949. The line stands out for its...

      Colt Python Matte Blue 2”

      One of Colt’s most iconic handguns is the Python. Introduced in 1955, it stayed in product for 50 years and was discontinued in 2005....

      Wilson Combat P365X 2.0

      Wilson Combat did it again by releasing their new 2.0 version of the WCP365X and other P365 variants. Having just completed extensive testing of...

      The Ounce

      The OuThe Ounce is a unique .22LR pistol from the small company Third Bay, designed to be an extremely easy-to-carry and easy-to-shoot self-defense option...

      Charter Arms Pathfinder II

      Charter Arms has been producing affordable 100% American-made revolvers for over 60 years. The Pathfinder line originated in 1970 as a small-frame, 6-shot, double...

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