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Yes, You Can Use Surplus Guns for Home Defense
Many find surplus guns attractive because of their associated history or the simple fact that they’re old, like antiques. They’re also affordable. While some guns are highly sought after by collectors...
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Honor Defense Adds New Colors to Honor Guard Pistol Lineup
Honor Defense has expanded the color options for its Honor Guard 9mm pistol. RELATED STORY Hands-On with the Honor Defense Honor Guard FIST The Honor Guard can now be purchased in the following...
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FIRST OFFICIAL LOOK: The Unannounced Nighthawk Chairman Pistol
In the firearms industry, there are plenty of manufacturers which make personal pistols; and then there are the ones which take building pistols personally. Nighthawk Custom, born and raised in...
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New: A Limited Edition Kahr ST9 ‘TIG’ Series Pistol
As part of its collaboration with John “TIG” Tiegen—member of the Benghazi Annex Security team, hero of the Benghazi attack and co-author of the book “13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really...
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Chairman Pistol: Range Time with Nighthawk’s New Long-Slide 1911
The inception of the Nighthawk Custom Chairman pistol began two years ago. The development process was long and arduous, but Nighthawk, as per usual, wanted something special with its finished...
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Gun Review: The Angstadt Arms UDP-9 AR Pistol
The first job I had after leaving law enforcement was as a body armor representative for a defense contractor. It was a great gig. I enjoyed the freedom; it allowed me to travel and meet many...
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Combat Handguns’ 10 Best Striker-Fired Pistols of 2017
We here at Personal Defense World are all about striker-fired pistols. But with so many options available in today’s marketplace, it can be difficult to settle on the “best one.” Fear not, we’ve got...
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New Gun: The Ultra-Affordable Ruger EC9s Pistol
Just in time for the holidays, Ruger has launched its new EC9s pistol. RELATED STORY Why the New Ruger AR-556 MPR Is a True ‘Multi-Purpose Rifle’ The EC9s is a 9mm striker-fired gun with a 7+1...
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Gun Review: The Springfield XD-E 9mm DA/SA Pistol
While Springfield Armory was originally known for its extensive line of 1911-A1 pistols and M1A1 rifles, in the 1990s the company decided to break into the burgeoning polymer pistol market and saw...
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New: The Wilson Combat 40th Anniversary Box Set
Normally when you see the phrase “40th anniversary box set,” it’s in reference to your favorite band from back in the day looking to recycle the hits. The just-announced Wilson Combat 40th anniversary...
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VIDEO: Ruger Releases the Mid-Sized Security-9 Pistol
Just a few days before Christmas, Ruger released its new EC9s. Now with the year winding to a close, the Connecticut-based gun maker is dropping yet another pistol: the Security-9. RELATED STORY New...
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Gun Review: The Trailblazer LifeCard .22 LR Pistol
What is the ideal defensive firearm? A river of ink has been spilt over that thorny question. Is an unadorned Ruger LCP .380 ACP or a tricked-out selective-fire M4 the better choice for a real-world...
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VIDEO: 3-for-3 at 120 Yards with the Taurus Raging Bull .44 Mag Revolver
Our team of contributors at Athlon Outdoors consists of some of the best shooters and brightest gun minds on the planet. Case in point: Sean Utley, who may have solidified himself as the best shooter...
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K6s Stainless 3″ vs. K6s CDP: Comparing the Kimber K6s Revolver Series
The classic wheel gun is as much a part of American culture as apple pie and cowboys. They were the guns that won the West and were the embodiment of a classic gunfighter. While those may have been in...
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Gun Review: The Canik TP9SF Elite-S 9mm Pistol
Who doesn’t like money? Rich folks, poor folks, short folks, tall folks—everybody likes money. Families, industries and nations rise and fall on its vagaries. Of all the many-splendored idols modern...
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Personal Defense World’s 10 Best CCW Pistols of 2017
As another year comes to an end, it’s only right for us here at Personal Defense World to reflect on what the last 12 months have wrought. Normally the word “wrought” conjures up negative...
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All Major Cover Guns From Athlon Outdoors’ Magazines in 2017
Before 2018 kicks into full gear it’s only right we reflect on the year that was 2017. For Athlon Outdoors it has been a year featuring amazing cover guns, as well as the personalities that make them...
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NEW GUN: Introducing the Springfield 911 380 Pistol
Springfield Armory is starting off the new year by unveiling its 911 .380 pistol. RELATED STORY Gun Review: The Springfield XD-E 9mm DA/SA Pistol Touted as an EDC gun that uses the...
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Glock 26 Gen5: New Subcompact Ready for Concealed Carry
Fresh to start 2018, Glock has unveiled its all-new Glock 26 Gen5 pistol. Also joining the G26 Gen5 on Glock’s new release list are the G34 Gen5 MOS and the Glock 19X. Concealing with the Glock 26...
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Glock 34 Gen5 MOS: The Latest Competition-Ready Glock Pistol
Glock has unveiled its competition-based Glock 34 Gen5 MOS. Glock designed the optic-ready pistol for speed and accuracy. The G34 Gen5 MOS sees its release alongside two additional new pistols from...
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