20 Pistols That Earned Their Reputation the Hard Way
A pistol does not earn a real reputation from a clean press release or a few pretty range photos….
The Best Revolvers for Self-Defense
Revolvers are not the default self-defense choice anymore, but that does not mean they are obsolete. A good defensive…
The Best Bear Defense Handguns
Bear defense handguns are always a compromise. A handgun is not a magic shield, and anyone who spends time…
The Best Budget 9mm Pistols
Budget 9mm pistols used to feel like a gamble. You either bought something rough because it was cheap, or…
20 Forgotten Pistols That Still Outshoot Newer Guns
Some older pistols did not disappear because they were bad. They disappeared because contracts ended, companies changed direction, polymer…
15 guns that aged better than the trend that replaced them
Gun trends move fast. One year everyone wants ultralight rifles. Then it is chassis rifles. Then micro-compacts, pistol-caliber carbines,…
15 firearms that make owners glad they ignored the trade offer
Every gun owner has heard the tempting trade pitch. Someone offers a newer rifle, a pistol with better features,…
15 firearms that became more desirable after shooters overlooked them
Some firearms are overlooked for obvious reasons. They are ugly, odd, too heavy, too plain, chambered strangely, priced awkwardly,…
15 guns that proved boring was the smartest buy all along
Some guns do not create much excitement at the counter. They are not rare, beautiful, weird, expensive, or tied…
15 firearms that owners now refuse to price out loud
Some guns used to be easy to talk about casually. Someone would ask what they were worth, and the…