Pistols that fall short of their concealed carry reputation
Some pistols get a carry reputation because they look right on a spec sheet: small, light, “high capacity,” good…
Pistols that look promising but shoot poorly
Some pistols look like a win when you handle them at the counter. They fit the hand, the brand…
Rifles that can’t hold a group after the first barrel warm-up
A rifle that prints a nice cold-bore group and then starts wandering as the barrel heats up is one…
What the latest handgun trends say about where the market is headed
Handgun buyers are sending a clear message: they want more capability, more personalization and more value, even as they…
Major firearm manufacturer announces changes shooters didn’t expect
When a dominant handgun brand signals it is changing course, the ripple effects reach far beyond gun counters and…
Gun makers are shifting designs in response to real-world feedback
Gun makers are quietly rewriting their playbooks as real-world shooters, new buyers and regulators push the industry toward safer,…
Everything you need to know about the newest handgun releases this year
The newest crop of handguns arriving this year is not just a list of fresh model numbers, it is…
Handguns that sound reliable but never run clean
Some handguns have great marketing, strong brand names, or a reputation that makes people assume they’ll run forever no…
Guns that need a gunsmith more than a range session
Some guns are fine once they’re sorted out. The problem is how many of them arrive needing to be…
Field dressing tricks that make the job go faster
Field dressing isn’t complicated, but it punishes anyone who rushes or works without a plan. A few small tricks…