Handguns that get traded in before the first cleaning
Some handguns go home with a new owner full of promise, only to show their true colors within the…
Handguns that never live up to the hype
Some handguns build a reputation before they’ve earned it. Maybe it’s marketing, maybe it’s nostalgia, or maybe it’s the…
Pistols that belong at the range, not in a holster
Some pistols shine when you’re standing on a clean firing line with no pressure, no clothing barriers, and no…
Guns range officers warn new shooters away from
Range officers see more beginner mistakes than most shooters will the entire time they own firearms. They watch the…
Guns that belong in collections, not in the field
Some guns earn their place in the safe because they’re tied to history, craftsmanship, or nostalgia—not because they’re suited…
Guns everyone regrets buying in their twenties
When you’re in your twenties, you’re still figuring out what actually works. You want something cool, something that feels…
Rifles that shift impact after every bump in the truck
A rifle that won’t hold impact after riding in the truck is the kind of problem you don’t discover…
Handguns instructors quietly roll their eyes at
Every instructor has a few handguns they can spot from across the range and instantly know what kind of…
The best handguns for truck carry
When you spend long days bouncing around backroads or running fence lines, a good truck gun earns its keep…
The best compact pistols for glove carry
Carrying a compact pistol while wearing gloves adds challenges most people don’t consider until they’re fumbling a reload or…