Review: Springfield XD Mod.4 OSP 9mm

Editor’s Note: The author received a Springfield XD Mod.4 pistol on loan from the company for the purposes of writing this review. I’ve always appreciated the Springfield Armory XD series for what it is: a simple, reliable and accurate 9mm pistol. While the original may have more than two dec...

By Richard Johnson

The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The OL gun team has tested and carried dozens of concealed-carry guns over the years, these are our top picks The post The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2026, Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

How to Buy a Handgun: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Ready to buy your first handgun? This complete guide covers legal age requirements, how to choose between a pistol and revolver, popular calibers, the purchase process, and safe storage tips.

Know Your Blowback? Roller-Delayed vs. Direct

Practically all shooters have experienced blowback. Not the type where something you did or didn’t do caused things to go sideways and have unintended consequences. No, I’m talking about the blowback operating system in rifle or pistol. You’ve fired a semi-automatic .22LR rifle or pistol, r...

By Robert A. Sadowski

POTD: From Polish Service to U.S. Shores - The FB Radom VIS-100 M1

Today’s Photo Of The Day takes a closer look at the Fabryka Broni VIS-100 M1, a Polish-made 9mm pistol derived from the service sidearm currently issued to the Polish Armed Forces and police units. Imported to the U.S. in a civilian-legal configuration, the VIS-100 M1 blends modern duty fea...

By Eric B
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