Stocking Stuffers: 15 Pocket Pistols Perfect For Christmas
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you know what that means. Presents, and lots of them. We get it. Sometimes it can be tough figuring out what to buy for loved ones. If there’s a firearm...
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Pedersoli Howdah 45/410 Pistol: A Burglar Equalizer
The new Pedersoli Howdah double pistol is an historic design with a lineage that dates back to late 19th century Europe and the development of the first Howdah-style double-barrel pistols for big-game...
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FNX-45 Tactical: Next-Gen Features In A Soft-Shooting Package
There’s no doubt about it. FN America‘s FNX-45 Tactical is a full-sized pistol that offers a lot of .45 ACP firepower—15+1 rounds. It comes ready to roll into harm’s way or keep the peace after that...
View ArticleRuger Mark IV Pistol Family Expands with Three New Models
Ruger has given customers an early Christmas present this year by adding three new models to its Mark IV family of rimfire pistols: the bronze anodized Mark IV 22/45 Lite, and Mark IV Hunter and Target...
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Kimber 1911s: The Desert Warrior and Warrior SOC
Working at the request of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), Kimber designed a .45-caliber 1911 that would officially be named the Interim Close Quarter Battle (ICQB)...
View ArticleThe Top 11 1911 Handguns That Caught Our Eye in 2016
The end of the year is a time for reflection. For us here at Personal Defense World, that means looking back at some of the firearms that caught our eye over the past 12 months. For now, let’s focus...
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Jesse James Cisco: The Metal Master’s Custom-Tuned 1911
I have used and owned several custom 1911 pistols. My first, a Colt Government Model in .45 ACP, came in 1983. Owned and carried by a nationally ranked IPSC competitor and deputy sheriff, it was an...
View ArticlePersonal Defense World’s Top Five New Guns from 2016
We’re just going to come right out and say it: top five lists are hard. For us here at Personal Defense World, coming up with a list of our top five favorite new guns from 2016 was no easy task —...
View ArticleAGI Announces Updated Glock Pistols Armorer’s DVD/Blu-ray Course
Glock lovers rejoice: Napa-based American Gunsmithing Institute has announced it is offering an updated Glock Pistols Armorer’s DVD/Blu-ray course taught by the man, the myth the legend, AGI Master...
View ArticlePocket Pistols: Personal Defense World’s Top 10 Models of 2016
We’ve looked at revolvers and 1911s, now it’s time to delve into the world of pocket pistols. Carrying a pocket pistol is a centuries-old tradition that hasn’t faded with the passage of time. In fact,...
View ArticleModular Handgun System: SIG Wins Army Contract for Service Pistol
It’s official: The Sig Sauer P320 is the winner of the XM17 Modular Handgun System competition to replace the Beretta M9 as the U.S. Army’s official service pistol. Sig beat out the likes of Glock,...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2017: Five New Additions to Kimber’s Micro 9 Line
Kimber rolled into SHOT Show this year showing off a ton of new products, including five new additions to its Micro 9 family: the Micro 9 CDP (MSRP: $924); CDP (LG) (MSRP $1,142); Stainless Raptor...
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Kahr Insurance: Putting the Kahr CM9 Through its Paces
It seems that single-stack 9mm pistols have been gaining in popularity as more companies introduce new guns to serve this niche. But Kahr Arms has been serving customers in this market for a long time,...
View ArticleRemington RP9 Now Available at Retail Nationwide
The new Remington RP9, a full-size, striker-fired, polymer semi-auto pistol with a 4.5-inch barrel, is now available at retail locations across the country, the company has announced. Chambered in 9mm...
View ArticlePersonal Defense World’s Best of SHOT Show 2017
SHOT Show 2017 is in the books, and by all accounts, it was a smashing success. With nearly 65,000 attendees on hand to check out the latest wares — including firearms, ammunition, accessories, optics,...
View ArticleSig Sauer’s New P320 X-Series Introduced for 2017
It goes without saying that we’re really excited about everything Sig Sauer has on tap for this year, including the P320 RX pistol; the M400 V-TAC rifle; the P220 Legion and P220 Legion SAO in .45...
View ArticleChristensen Arms A4 & A5 Aluminum-Frame 1911s: New for 2017
Christensen Arms make quality 1911 handguns, and it looks like that tradition will continue in the new year with the introduction of the Christensen Arms A4 (four-inch barrel) and A5 (five-inch barrel)...
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Sig Sauer’s Brand New P226 ASE Model Is Aces
Stainless steel pistols are popular among those who prefer to carry all-metal firearms. This kind of construction can be critical if you live in a wet climate. I’ve talked to police officers in Alaska...
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The BB Techs BB6 is Ready to Run with the Big Boys
The world is awash in polymer-framed, service-style pistols. Since the first Glock pistols arrived on our shores around 1986, their success has spawned a flurry of imitators. While there are many...
View ArticleSig Sauer’s P320 X-Five Pistol is Competition-Ready
If you’re looking for a competition-ready pistol right out of the box, you should definitely check out Sig Sauer’s P320 X-Five, brand new for 2017. RELATED STORY: Sig Sauer’s Brand New P226 ASE Model...
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