The Taurus Tracker 627 is a 7-shot .357 Magnum revolver that falls nicely into the “quite affordable” territory. In addition to the extra capacity on the cylinder, the Tracker 627 also features a fully-adjustable rear sight, a ported barrel, and a generous rubber grip to help tame even the harshest of recoil the .357 Magnum has to offer. At a price of around $500 or less, the 627 Tracker is one of the value magnum revolvers on the market.
Weighing in at just 6.6 ounces and measuring 0.75 inches wide, the KelTec P32 is the smallest semi-automatic centerfire handgun on the market. Despite its diminutive size, the P32 still offers an impressive 7+1 capacity and uses a short-recoil operating system. A 5-pound double-action-only trigger pull rounds the features out. Designed for deep concealment, the P32 is ideal for a variety of carry situations and styles.
The SD9VE was Smith & Wesson’s first major success in the striker-fired, polymer pistol market. Modeled off of their previous Sigma lineup, the SD9VE set out to provide a reliable, robust, but affordable alternative to competitors like Glock. These guns feature a 4-inch stainless steel barrel, 16-round magazine capacity, three-dot sights, a Picatinny rail, and sport a distinctive two-tone finish.
“Designed for rapid deployment from concealment, the MCX Rattler packs a punch in the .300 BLK configuration. Coming in at 5.1 pounds empty, sporting a 5.5-inch barrel and folded length of 17 inches, the MCX Rattler is definitely compact enough to be carried anywhere.” – Joshua Fox
The Century Arms Draco is built in Romania, bringing the famous AK reliability into a smaller, more compact platform. It features a 12.25-inch threaded barrel, standard AK sights, enhanced trigger group, and comes standard with one 30-round US Palm magazine. The Draco offers an AK platform that is both compact and reliable.
The Savage Stance is the first pistol in Savage’s lineup in over 100 years. At just under 1 inch thick with a 7 or 8+1 single stack magazine, the Stance is made to be easily concealable. The front of the slide is beveled for a snag-free draw and easy reholstering, and the 360-degree aggressive grip texture ensures comfort and controllability. Wide slide serrations ensure easy manipulation of the gun. Additional models include various different colors, night sights, and external safety versions.
The HK P30L is the next evolution in HK’s long lineup of hammer-fired pistols. It is a full-sized duty pistol with a 4.45-inch barrel, a 17-round capacity, fully ambidextrous controls, interchangeable backstraps and side plates, and a full-length Picatinny rail. Built with police and security in mind, the P30L is an extremely reliable, rugged, and durability-tested design that brings an easy-to-shoot platform into the hands of those looking for a true workhorse gun.
The Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle is the next evolution of Colt’s classic LE6920 patrol carbine. Updated features include a full-length M-LOK rail with QD sling attachment points, a Bravo Systems B5 stock, and Magpul MBUS Pro backup sights. A 16-inch 1:7 twist barrel, A2 flash hider, and mil-spec controls keep everything else simple. Those looking for both the Colt name but with a few modernized features may be interested in this patrol carbine.
