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11 Best Affordable Defensive Pistols Under $500

You don't have to spend a lot of money on a defense pistol to effectively protect your home

Brad Fitzpatrick

Springfield XD-M Elite Series – Four New 9mm Pistols for 2020

The Springfield XD-M Elite 9mm pistol series upgrades the XD platform with four models and a

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First Look: Ruger Lite Rack LCP II

The latest in Ruger's LCP lineup is a small, easy to operate semiautomatic .22.

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Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ Pistol: First Look

Smith & Wesson has boosted the power of its excellent M&P Shield EZ with a hot new version in

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Taurus TX22 Semiauto .22LR Rimfire Pistol: Review

The Taurus TX22 is an affordable, well-balanced and soft-recoiling .22LR rimfire for sale

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Stoeger STR-9 Striker-Fired 9mm EDC Pistol: Review

Looking for a solid, reliable everyday carry pistol for home and self-defense? The new Stoeger

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Walther PPK/S Review

The iconic Walther PPK/S is back, and now it is made in the USA.

James Tarr

CMMG Banshee 10mm Mk10 First Look

CMMG has announced the Banshee 10mm Mk10 with a Radial Delayed Blowback operating system and

Handguns Digital Staff

CZ P-10 F Optics-Ready Review

The American-made CZ P-10 F Optics-Ready 9mm is ready to take on the heavy hitters.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Glock 48 Striker-Fired 9mm Pistol: Review

The new Glock 48 has been specifically designed to be the “Canadian Glock 19,” but the end

James Tarr

New Mossberg MC1sc Two-Tone

Hot on the heels of Mossberg introducing its first striker-fired handgun, the MC1sc, the

J. Scott Rupp

SIG Sauer P365 MS Review

The SIG P365 is an excellent 9mm carry pistol—one that's rated for +P ammo—and it's now

J. Scott Rupp

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