I’m not a wheelgun guy. I’m growing to love revolvers, but I don’t know enough to say one design is better than the other. What I do know is that I find the three-inch series of revolvers to be the “sweet spot.” These guns balance size, accuracy, and shootability perfectly. They...
The PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 8" .300 Blackout Pistol listed right now for $1,249.99, putting this premium Sabre-series build within reach for shooters looking for a purpose-built suppressor host.
Does the sweet spot between compact speed and full-size confidence actually exist? Pro shooter Julie Golob puts the Springfield Armory 4.0FC pistol through its paces to see how this hybrid Echelon rethinks balance, recoil and real-world performance. Springfield provided the loaner handg...
Staying warm in cold temperatures isn’t always as easy as you think. Most people know that layering is the best option, but there’s more to it than just looking like Ralphie’s little brother in the classic movie A Christmas Story. It’s not enough to just pile layer after layer; to be eff...
For new gun owners and shooters, the handgun can be the hardest firearm platform to master. Part of that is because, unlike rifles and shotguns, a handgun is not braced against your shoulder. This leaves you with just your two hands to steady the gun and keep it steady while pressing the trigger....
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...
The subject of whether to use a pistol is not the focus of this article; let us assume we have decided to start with the handgun instead of a shotgun or rifle for the sake of debate. The best approach is to establish some basic standards for the modern pistol as a defensive weapon. The first ques...
Rugged Suppressors announced the Sub9 at SHOT Show 2026, a purpose-built 9mm suppressor engineered specifically for pistol caliber carbines and subguns. This isn't a pistol can pulling double duty. Rugged designed the Sub9 from scratch for high-volume PCC and SMG use. The Sub9 uses a coaxial...