If it’s good enough for the US Military and multiple law enforcement agencies across the country and worldwide, it should be good enough for you, right? That’s what I figured when I got the opportunity to pick up a surplus SIG Sauer P320 M17 from the West Point Military Academy’s competition pistol team. The SIG… Continue reading SIG Sauer P320 M17 Review: Hands-On with The Civvy M17

The 10mm Auto cartridge delivers nearly twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm while maintaining the magazine capacity and rapid-fire capability of a semi-automatic pistol. This unique combination makes it the most powerful cartridge commonly available in service-sized handguns, bridging the gap between traditional defensive rounds and magnum revolver performance. Whether you’re upgrading from a… Continue reading Mastering the 10mm: Top Pistols and Essential Buying Tips

The Reality: Most gun owners need secure storage but can’t justify spending $1,500+ on a premium safe. If you’re looking at the under-$500 market, you’re shopping for security cabinets, not true safes—and that’s perfectly fine for most situations. Our Approach: We tested these budget options the same way burglars and curious kids approach them. Our… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Gun Safes: Top Picks Under $500

The 9mm pistol is the staple handgun for many Americans. These weapons are versatile, affordable, and easy to learn to use, but sifting through the mountain of 9mm pistol models, sizes, configurations, actions, brands, etc. has led more than one aspiring handgun owner to abandon their search altogether. No need to stress. Below, you’ll find… Continue reading Top 9mm Handguns for Every Use: CCW, Home Defense & Range

Bottom Line Up Front: The Typhoon Defense X12 is the best AR12 shotgun for most people. It pairs a familiar AR layout with a twin gas piston setup, helping with reliability and creating a smoother operation than other AR12s. It’s also got a surprisingly good trigger, giving you a reliable home defense or competition shotgun… Continue reading The Best AR-12 Shotguns: Modern Firepower From Tactical to Sport

A pistol light is only a tool; the question is what task you have in mind, what you want in one and what you’re willing to part with. Every one of the lights on this list fits someone very well. Maybe that’s you, maybe it isn’t. Not everyone is best-served by a TLR-1 or Surefire… Continue reading Best Pistol Lights: Compact Weapon Lights & Laser Light Combos Tested