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The 10 Best Concealed Carry 9mm Pistols for 2019
Over the past decade or so, 9mm pistols have grown greatly in popularity. Part of this comes from the realization that the 9mm chambering works well in compact, and even subcompact, guns. RELATED STORY...
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FIRST LOOK: Legendary 9mm SIG P210 Standard Pistol Comes to the US
Back in the 80s, the SIG Sauer P210 target pistol was the stuff of legend — the Lamborghini of handguns. Guys like me don’t drive Lamborghinis. They’re like supermodels or caviar, which are simply out...
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300 Blackout Pistol Showdown: CMMG Banshee 300 vs POF P415 Edge
One of the most popular calibers for AR-15 platform is currently the 300 Blackout, and one of the reasons for this popularity is the ability to run subsonic ammunition with a relatively whisper-quiet...
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Smith & Wesson Has Shipped More Than 3 Million M&P Shield Pistols
There is no doubt the Shield is a great pistol. Since Smith & Wesson introduced it in 2012, the Shield has led the compact pistol market, with models in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP. Shooters like...
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Battle Royale: 3 Polymer 1911 Pistols Square Off in Hybrid Range Test
In the 1980s, an Austrian company popularized a semi-automatic pistol that utilized a frame and internal components made from polymer. Such a radical concept shook many handgun traditionalists to...
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GIVEAWAY: Win a Remington R1 1911 Pistol, a Versacarry Holster & Ammo
To really make the September/October 2019 “1911 edition” of Combat Handguns truly special, we had the Remington Custom Shop create a one-of-a-kind R1 Commander worthy of a gun giveaway. But that’s not...
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FIRST LOOK: SIG Increases Capacity With the New 12+1 P365 XL Pistol
When it comes to smaller guns, two things are true: They’re excellent regarding concealment, however, typically they tend to sacrifice round count. SIG Sauer brought in a game changer when the...
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WATCH: First Range Test With the All-new SIG P365 XL Pistol
After a couple months of speculation, the SIG P365 XL has finally arrived. The original SIG P365 set the standard for concealed carry in 2018 with its 10+1 capacity in a micro package. Now, SIG upped...
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Custom Glock 19 Showdown: Grey Ghost Compact vs. ZEV Z19 Spartan
The 9mm Glock 19 is one of the most popular pistols ever sold. You may debate its beauty or ergonomics, but there is no question that it has withstood the test of time with its ease of use and...
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Ruger AR-556 Pistol Series Adds New .300 Blackout Model
The AR-15 is one of the most popular rifles in the country. It is also extremely customizable. So, it is no surprise that manufacturers started bringing out pistol versions of this gun. This includes...
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WATCH: Why You Need to Practice Clearing Type 3 Malfunctions
If you pull the trigger and the gun doesn’t go bang, you have a malfunction. During Type 1 and Type 2 malfunctions, failure to feed and stove pipe, shooters can typically perform a tap and rack to get...
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Two-Tone Glock Slimline Series Finally Gets All-Black Factory Finish
The Glock Slimline series, consisting of the Glock 43X and Glock 48, now comes in an all-black factory finish. Glock initially only offered the guns in a two-tone finish. Each gun features the...
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Kahr Releases Special Edition 25th Anniversary K9
Kahr Firearms Group recently announced the release of a special edition pistol, the 25th Anniversary K9. Only 500 production models of the 25th Anniversary K9 will go into production. RELATED STORY...
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Gun Review: The Lightweight Ultimate Arms Magna T5 Commander 1911
Everybody wants a full-sized gun, until it’s time to carry one. This is especially true when it comes to the 1911. For those who crave the feel of steel and the classic appeal of John Moses Browning’s...
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IWI US Releases Polymer-Framed, Striker-Fired Masada Pistol
Almost two years after information first leaked, IWI US finally announced the release of its newest pistol platform: The Masada. The striker-fired, polymer-framed, 9mm semi-auto comes with an...
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Personal Defense World Brings Facts: More Guns, Less Crime
This issue of Personal Defense World is all about the cold hard facts. We took a look at the stats and came up with some pretty interesting numbers. RELATED STORY Self-Defense Fitness Is Just as...
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FIRST LOOK: The Nighthawk Counselor Is a Concealed Carry Dream 1911
Nighthawk Custom is one of the most well-known 1911 manufacturers on the planet. That “custom” aspect applies for each pistol, as it uses the “one gun, one gunsmith” mantra in full. Now the...
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California Gets 4 New Colt Cobra Revolver Models Approved for Sale
Good ol’ California. Colt recently announced the addition of four Cobra revolvers to the California Department of Justice “certified for sale” list. Each handgun passed all firing, safety, and drop...
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FIRST LOOK: The FN 509 Midsize MRD Pistol Brings Red Dots to EDC
Here are a couple clichés to start: “Being lucky often trumps being good”; and “Never underestimate importance of being in the right place at the right time.” What am I talking about? This is how I...
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Gun Review: The .357 Magnum Colt King Cobra Carry
Colt just loves it snakes. After all, the company has named several of its most popular revolvers after these slithering creatures. This includes the Python, the Anaconda, the Diamondback and the King...
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