Let’s get this out of the way right now: the Smith & Wesson M&P .22 Magnum isn’t just another half-baked rimfire pistol hoping to win your affection with a flashy name and a cheap price tag. No, this thing actually works—and in the world of .22 Mag self-loading pistols, that’s … Read More
Let’s just admit it—polymer striker-fired pistols have become the fast food of the handgun world. Convenient, affordable, and usually satisfying. But every now and then, you want something with a little more… substance. Like an actual meal. Enter the Smith & Wesson M&P Performance Center SPEC, a full-metal 9mm beast … Read More
I’ve been circling the 10mm wagon for a while now. Not in a “Let me drop everything and go buy one” way, but more of a “This might be a good idea if I ever get around to it” way. Living out here in the woods, you never know what … Read More
When I was 12, my first hunting rifle was my grandfather’s Winchester 94 in .32 Special. A beautiful gun, reliable as they come, but eventually, my dad decided I needed something with a little more oomph, so he got me a Ruger Model 77 in .30-06. That rifle has been … Read More
When it comes to 1911 pistols, Tisas might not be the first name that pops into your head. They’re still the new kid on the block here in the U.S., but they’re quickly earning their stripes. Tisas offers a surprising variety of 1911s—from double-stack 9mm models to Mil-Spec GI-style pieces, … Read More
I’ve been a little late jumping on the 2011 bandwagon. While the gun industry has been riding a 2011 resurgence over the past few years, I’ve been content to stick with my tried-and-true handguns—like a Glock. Somewhere out there, a die-hard 1911 fan just clutched his chest. But hey, old … Read More
Finding the best .22 pistol can be hard with so many choices. This guide helps by mixing expert advice and real-world tests. It shows the top .22 pistols that offer great performance and value. Learn why expert opinions are crucial for picking the right rimfire pistol. Each model is checked … Read More
If you’ve been paying attention to the world of polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols, you know that Glock has dominated the scene for years. But let’s be honest—while Glock pistols are reliable workhorses, they’re not the be-all and end-all of handguns. The market is wide open for competitors who can bring something … Read More
It’s been a minute since Beretta gave the world a new submachine gun. Here in the U.S., SMGs are mostly something for the tactical fanboy crowd, the kind of guys who build AR pistols, slap suppressors on anything with a barrel, and spend way too much time arguing about what … Read More
I get a lot of press releases in my inbox. Most of them are a complete snooze fest — some company breathlessly announcing a holster that now fits one more Glock model, like that’s going to shake the industry to its core. If you want to see my eyes glaze … Read More