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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

Brad Fitzpatrick - December 09, 2020

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

Ruger continues to produce top-quality, reasonably priced firearms for sporting and defense uses, and the Security-9 Compact with the Viridian Laser is one of them.Ruger Security-9 Compact with Viridian Laser

Ruger Security-9 Compact with Viridian Laser

Stan Trzoniec - July 10, 2020

Ruger continues to produce top-quality, reasonably priced firearms for sporting and defense...

The defensive handgun market is ripe with affordable, accurate and dependable choices, but these six compact high-capacity 9mm pistols stand out from the rest of the field.6 Best Compact High-Capacity 9mm Handguns

6 Best Compact High-Capacity 9mm Handguns

Jeff John - July 08, 2020

The defensive handgun market is ripe with affordable, accurate and dependable choices, but...

The Taurus G3 9mm semiautomatic pistol is now available in a compact format: the Taurus G3c.Taurus G3c Pistol — First Look

Taurus G3c Pistol — First Look

J. Scott Rupp - June 15, 2020

The Taurus G3 9mm semiautomatic pistol is now available in a compact format: the Taurus G3c.

The new Springfield Hellcat 9mm subcompact pistol is poised to claw its way to the top of the concealed-carry market; this detailed review will explain why. Video included!Springfield Hellcat 9mm Review – Helluva Carry Gun

Springfield Hellcat 9mm Review – Helluva Carry Gun

D. Faubion - September 25, 2019

The new Springfield Hellcat 9mm subcompact pistol is poised to claw its way to the top of the...

Smith & Wesson's M&P380 Shield EZ is a soft-shooting, easy racking pistol that now is available with an integral green laser.Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ with Laser

Smith & Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ with Laser

J. Scott Rupp - August 29, 2019

Smith & Wesson's M&P380 Shield EZ is a soft-shooting, easy racking pistol that now is...

Mossberg dives into the CCW market with the MC1sc 9mm pistol (#89001), their first striker-fired semiautomatic.Mossberg MC1sc 9mm Pistol Review

Mossberg MC1sc 9mm Pistol Review

Brad Fitzpatrick

Mossberg dives into the CCW market with the MC1sc 9mm pistol (#89001), their first...

The Ruger Security 9 Compact 9mm (model # 3818) is a shootable, dependable gun with a low price tag.Ruger Security 9 Compact Review

Ruger Security 9 Compact Review

J. Scott Rupp

The Ruger Security 9 Compact 9mm (model # 3818) is a shootable, dependable gun with a low...

Pinfires and some other handguns come in small sizes, typically measuring about an inch in length and weighing less than an ounce. One that is hard to beat is the 2mm pinfire. Some fire a projectile at a listed 1,000 fps, producing a single foot-pound of energy.Tiny Pinfire Pistols - Old School

Tiny Pinfire Pistols - Old School

Bob Shell - February 27, 2019

Pinfires and some other handguns come in small sizes, typically measuring about an inch in...

One of the newest in the Micro 9 series, the Kimber Micro 9 Nightfall is a serious pistol designed for personal defense.Kimber Micro 9 Nightfall Review

Kimber Micro 9 Nightfall Review

Jeff Chudwin - January 29, 2019

One of the newest in the Micro 9 series, the Kimber Micro 9 Nightfall is a serious pistol...

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