Hudson Manufacturing H9: Personal Defense World’s ‘Gun of the Month’ For June...
We like new guns, especially the weirder ones. And the Hudson Manufacturing H9 definitely fits that bill because it’s an unusual-looking striker-fired 9mm that takes several cues from the storied...
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FN 509: Originally Built for the Army, Now Ready for Civilians
In mid-2015, the U.S. Army issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a new Modular Handgun System (MHS) to replace the aging Beretta M9 pistols that have been in service since being adopted in 1985. The...
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Instant Classic: Wringing Out the Coonan Classic 1911 in .357 Magnum
The effectiveness of the .357 Magnum is all but legendary. Taken within context, one can see why. It was introduced back in 1935, when choices for controllable yet more powerful revolver cartridges...
View ArticleBig Green Lightens Up: Meet the Remington 1911 R1 Ultralight Commander
Nearly a century after manufacturing its first 1911-style pistol during World War I, Remington has announced an updated version of its 1911 R1 pistol it brought to market back in 2010. This new model...
View ArticleSmith & Wesson SD Pistols Now Available in FDE, Gray Frame Finishes
The Smith & Wesson SD (Self defense) pistol series is now available in flat dark earth (FDE) and gray frame finishes, the iconic Springfield, Mass.-based company announced yesterday. RELATED STORY:...
View ArticleLimited Edition Caracal Enhanced F Pistol to be Released July 4
Caracal USA—the American subsidiary of Caracal International out of the UAE—is releasing a limited edition Caracal Enhanced F pistol to select dealers beginning on July 4. RELATED STORY: 14 Excellent...
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Say Hello to the B&T USW: A Unique 9mm Pistol-Carbine Hybrid
When you first look at this new product from Brügger & Thomet, a company based out of Switzerland, you might say it’s a pistol. Then you might look again and say it’s a personal-defense weapon, or...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sending Rounds Through the Ruger LCP II .380 Pistol
Ruger turned heads when it released the LCP II, and to satisfy our curiosity (and yours) about how this compact pistol would stack up against the original version released back in 2008, we had Athlon...
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Mega Makeover: Restoring a Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact
The name Wilson Combat needs no introduction. In business since 1977, Bill Wilson and his talented group of gunsmiths have made Berryville, Arkansas, the center of the universe for many fans of the...
View Article7 Simple Steps to Learn How to Shoot a 1911 Pistol
When learning a new firearm, I will generally do some dry-fire practice. This allows me to really concentrate on what I am doing, thinking through each step without any visual distractions. I may even...
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The STI Hex Tactical SS 4.0 Hits the EDC 1911 Sweet Spot
If John Moses Browning was to return to this earthly plane, I believe he would be totally flummoxed when he saw what has happened to his most famous design, the 1911 pistol. While many of its more...
View ArticleVIDEO: Sig Sauer Gets Patriotic with its ‘1911 We The People’ Handgun
Sig Sauer is celebrating our nation’s independence in a big way with the arrival of its “1911 We The People” full-size handgun. RELATED STORY: Ace in the Hole – Testing the Sig Sauer P226 ASE Designed...
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Young Gun: Teen Aces Gunsite 250 with a Nighthawk Browning Hi-Power
When you’re a father, you relish the proud moments that come with that title. You watch your kids graduate elementary school, learn to ride a bike and excel in sports. I’ve been fortunate to enjoy many...
View ArticleSteyr Unveils New M9-A1 Handgun in OD Green
Steyr’s M9-A1 pistol is now available with an OD Green grip frame. RELATED STORY: Gun Review – The Steyr AUG M3 A1 A staple color of Steyr’s polymer furniture for almost half a century and seen...
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Canik’s TP9SFx: A New Match King for the Masses
Competitive shooting is proper water cooler conversation across our great republic these days. In particular, 3-Gun shooting mimics various combat scenarios and forces a shooter to master the handgun,...
View ArticleSTI Teams Up with Chris Costa Again for the Costa VIP 2011 Pistol
STI’s relationship with self defense and weapons trainer Chris Costa has yielded positive results thus far with the release of the Costa Carry Comp and Costa H.O.S.T. pistols. Now the Texas-based...
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BCM’s RECCE-11 KMR-A Pistol: Your New Home Defender
The AR pistol has always had a conflicted place in the panoply of guns. You can’t shoulder it, so it is difficult to fulfill its accuracy potential. Its size means it is not practical for concealed...
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Xtreme Duty: Torture Testing a Springfield XD 9mm Pistol
The magic number seems to be 10,000 for a handgun endurance test. So, in anticipation of eventually reporting on the performance and reliability of a new Springfield XD 9mm, I’ve kept a running log of...
View ArticleKimber Camp Guard 10: PDW’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for July 2017
The 10mm Auto doesn’t get as much press these days, but it’s really hard to beat if you’re trekking into the wilderness and want the most power without sacrificing “shootability.” The 10mm has dropped...
View ArticleKimber Announces Limited Royal II (Texas Edition) 1911 Pistol
Hot on the heels of the announcement of three new K6s revolver models, Kimber has now confirmed the release of a new limited edition 1911, the Kimber Royal II (Texas Edition). RELATED STORY: Battle of...
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