Category Pistol

Sidearms chosen by law enforcement usually mark the next stage of handgun innovation. Follow us from flintlock pistols to the Glocks of police today. (Read)

It never fails...you're out and nature calls while you're carrying concealed. Find out tips for restroom choice, positioning, and potential accidents. (Read)

What makes the perfect learning pistol? One that builds confidence with a low amount of felt recoil. Enter the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory. (Read)

We break down the best handguns for women in various calibers based on our own hands-on testing with the women of Pew Pew Tactical. (Read)

What's the best trigger reset method? We'll walk through slapping the trigger guard vs riding the reset so you can choose the best way for you and your gun. (Read)

Want the best 9mm ammo for self defense and range shooting? We utilize FBI ballistic gel tests that measure penetration and expansion. (Read)

Want the best .45 ACP ammo for home defense? We look at FBI tests for penetration and expansion. Plus our favorite picks for range and plinking ammo to save you money. (Read)

You probably don't carry a weapon daily...but you're thinking about it. Here's my top 5 personal reasons why I carry a concealed weapon (CCW). (Read)

Want the best .40 ammo possible...at the best prices? Read on for quick recommendations of self-defense and target ammo based on ballistics gel data. (Read)

Want a .45 pistol...but not the 1911? We've got you covered with our top picks of modern handguns that minimize recoil and maximize capacity of the .45 ACP. (Read)

Tasers or pepper spray or beanbag rounds? We cover the best non-lethal weapons and ammo to use instead of a gun...that might save your life one day. (Read)

Want to lower your S&W trigger pull and make it as smooth as glass? We'll walk through 3 ways of doing a Trigger Job, from switching springs to polishing. (Read)

We cover the latest in smart gun technology (including the Biofire) and learn about current smart gun legislation. (Read)

Can a .380 pistol save your life? We'll cover what the round can do and our top picks for the best .380 ACP pistols. (Read)