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The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 9mm offers a smaller, handier pistol with the styling and ergonomics exemplified in the full-size Elite series pistols that include the Precision, OSP, 4.5 and the 3.8, the Compact's long-grip 20-shot cousin.Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 9mm Pistol: Tested

Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 9mm Pistol: Tested

The Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact 9mm offers a smaller, handier pistol with the

Jeff John

The newest branch on Smith & Wesson's ever-growing M&P family tree is the M&P9 M2.0 Compact 4-inch OR 9mm; here's a full review of the daily-carry pistol. Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.O Compact OR 9mm Pistol: Review

Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.O Compact OR 9mm Pistol: Review

The newest branch on Smith & Wesson's ever-growing M&P family tree is the M&P9 M2.0 Compact

Brad Fitzpatrick

Taurus follows up its recent launch of the all-new GX4 micro-compact 9mm pistol with the addition of two new slide color options.Taurus GX4 9mm Pistol Available in New Color Options

Taurus GX4 9mm Pistol Available in New Color Options

Taurus follows up its recent launch of the all-new GX4 micro-compact 9mm pistol with the

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The Ruger LCP MAX can pack 10+1 rounds of .380 Auto ammo with the same footprint as the popular LCP II.New Ruger LCP MAX Pistol Holds 10+1 Rounds of .380 Auto

New Ruger LCP MAX Pistol Holds 10+1 Rounds of .380 Auto

The Ruger LCP MAX can pack 10+1 rounds of .380 Auto ammo with the same footprint as the

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The new Taurus GX4 is an excellent micro-compact 9mm pistol that won't break the bank at less than $400.Taurus GX4 9mm Pistol is Small, Concealable and Affordable

Taurus GX4 9mm Pistol is Small, Concealable and Affordable

The new Taurus GX4 is an excellent micro-compact 9mm pistol that won't break the bank at less

J. Scott Rupp

Carrying a .22 for self-defense is not for everyone, but enough people go this route that Ruger made the decision to chamber its LCP II in .22 Long Rifle.Ruger LCP II .22LR: Tested

Ruger LCP II .22LR: Tested

Carrying a .22 for self-defense is not for everyone, but enough people go this route that

J. Scott Rupp

The new 503 is FN's take on a popular 9mm handgun size.FN 503 Subcompact 9mm Pistol Review

FN 503 Subcompact 9mm Pistol Review

The new 503 is FN's take on a popular 9mm handgun size.

Keith Wood

Taurus has released new red-dot-ready versions of their G3 and G3c striker-fired 9mm pistols.Popular Taurus G3 and G3c 9mm Pistols Expanded with T.O.R.O. Series

Popular Taurus G3 and G3c 9mm Pistols Expanded with T.O.R.O. Series

Taurus has released new red-dot-ready versions of their G3 and G3c striker-fired 9mm pistols.

J. Scott Rupp

Beretta's diminutive 21A Bobcat and 3032 Tomcat converts are easy-shooting concealed-carry semiauto pistols.Beretta 21A Bobcat and 3032 Tomcat Pistols: Two Cool Cats

Beretta 21A Bobcat and 3032 Tomcat Pistols: Two Cool Cats

Beretta's diminutive 21A Bobcat and 3032 Tomcat converts are easy-shooting concealed-carry

Keith Wood

The Ruger American Compact Cerakote Gray in .45 is a solid all-around gun with plenty of punch.Touch of Gray: Ruger American Compact in .45 ACP Review

Touch of Gray: Ruger American Compact in .45 ACP Review

The Ruger American Compact Cerakote Gray in .45 is a solid all-around gun with plenty of punch.

J. Scott Rupp

HK's accurate, soft-shooting and customizable VP9SK is aimed at the concealed-carry market.Heckler & Koch VP9SK Pistol Review

Heckler & Koch VP9SK Pistol Review

HK's accurate, soft-shooting and customizable VP9SK is aimed at the concealed-carry market.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Guns are fun, and cheap guns are even more fun. Spend less on the firearm and more on ammo with these 10 low-priced pistols.10 Cheap Guns Under $250

10 Cheap Guns Under $250

Guns are fun, and cheap guns are even more fun. Spend less on the firearm and more on ammo

Evan Brune

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