Smith & Wesson 642 for Concealed Carry
I have spent the better part of 5 years trying to find the right handgun for concealed carry, during which time I have actually carried 3 different handguns before finding the Smith & Wesson 642. All 3 of these previous handgun choices were fun to...
Best Full Size Metal Frame Pistol
Full-sized, metal-framed pistols are becoming a bit more difficult to find in modern times. When the Glock 17 first hit the market, few people would have imagined that less than 30 years later polymer-framed guns would rule the market, yet they do today.
When...
Best .22 Pistol for Plinking
Anybody interested in cheap plinking or target practice should own a 22 pistol. Not only is shooting a 22 very economical, but it’s a lot of fun and can help novice shooters develop proper form before moving on to higher calibers. In this comparison c...
Best Full-Size Polymer Handgun
Polymer Pistols are known for being lightweight, durable and very reliable. In this ranking we look at full-size Polymer Pistols and judge them on qualities that are important for those choosing a duty weapon or self defense firearm.
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Beretta 92 Review
The Beretta 92 pistol was selected as the primary sidearm of the United States military in 1985. Definitely making it a battle proved handgun. The gun also serves a great number of police officers and armed citizens in the US and abroad.
As a military...
Browning Buckmark Review
While the multitude of .22 pistol options available on the market today flood magazines and online advertising with copycat style and look to their higher caliber counterparts, few pistols have a distinct enough look to compare with the Browning Buckmark....
Browning Hi Power Review
Under development at the time of his death, many people claim that the Hi Power was John Moses Browning’s ultimate handgun design. While Browning’s name is most often associated with the 1911 pistol, the Hi Power was an evolution beyond that gun.
Browning die...
Charter Arms Chic Lady Revolver Review
The time for women to prioritize their security and safety is already overdue. One of the most effective way for women to protect themselves is unarguably firearms. Manufacturers have got the hint and have started designing models focused on woman and ...
Colt 1911 Review
Entire books can be, and have been, written about the Colt 1911 pistol. This handgun was developed by legendary gun maker John Moses Browning, and was adopted by the United States Army as its standard sidearm. More than 100 years later the same basic...
CZ 75 Review
One of the most prolific pistol designs in history is the CZ 75. Czeska Zbrojovka (CZ) developed the CZ 75 in the former Czechoslovakia. This pistol entered production in 1975 and remains one of the company’s most popular firearms.
In addition to...
IWI Jericho 941 Review
Originally developed by Israel Weapon Industries, the Jericho 941 has been exported to the US market under the names of Baby Desert Eagle and Uzi Eagle. The current US importer is Magnum Research. This company brands the Jericho 941 as the Baby Desert...
Kahr T9 Review
Most people think of Kahr pistols as being small, thin and compact. While being small in size is an accurate description for most of the company’s guns, the T9 is actually a full size pistol with a 4-inch barrel and metal frame.
Shooters w...
Magnum Research Desert Eagle Review
If size is your only criterion for what makes a great handgun, the Desert Eagle pistols from Magnum Research will rank at the top. These guns are large and chambered in powerful cartridges. Current production pistols are chambered in .357 Magnum, .44...
SIG Sauer P220 Review
The SIG Sauer P220 was introduced in 1976, as a full sized handgun that launched the company to the forefront of modern pistol design. This pistol is extremely accurate and easy to operate. This design influenced many future pistols including the top...
SIG Sauer P226 Review
The Chosen SIG Sauer P226 is proven in combat as a serious pistol and therefore has been selected by the US Navy SEALs. It is extremely durable, very reliable and highly accurate. For these reasons, this firearm tops the list for best full-size, metal-frame...
Smith & Wesson 642 Review
The S&W 642 is a great gun, right out of the box. In this article I will discuss the specifications and why I choose this gun for my concealed carry weapon.
Out of the box, my gunsmith measured the trigger pull at 11 pounds, which is challenging,...
Smith & Wesson MP45 Review
Something about the company
A part of the American gun history, Smith & Wesson has been around since 1852. Their pistols and revolvers are part of standard equipment in police forces and armies around the world, as well as part of the popular culture,...
Tanfoglio Witness Review
The Tanfoglio Witness is an inexpensive Italian handgun that is a clone of the CZ 75. It is imported into the United States by European American Armory (EAA) Corporation. It is often referred to as the “EAA Witness” for that reason.
When introduced in ...