The SIG Sauer P365 SAS is a variant of the popular P365 concealed carry pistol, with the SAS standing for “Sig Anti-Snag”. The pistol features a number of design elements that make it highly concealable and easy to carry, including a flush-mounted FT Bullseye fiber optic sight, a snag-free slide, and a recessed takedown lever. The tool-less disassembly and useful slide lock also make the SAS a good choice for EDC. The pistol has a 10+1 capacity and is chambered in 9mm. Overall, the SIG Sauer P365 SAS is a high capacity, highly concealable and reliable option for those looking for a compact pistol for CCW.
A metal-framed .32 ACP semi-automatic pistol is almost an oddity in today’s world. Despite this, the Tomcat is an interesting pistol. A tip-up barrel means you never have to rack the slide, making it accessible to just about every shooter regardless of strength or dexterity. The .32 ACP cartridge is also extremely soft shooting, and even with a heavier trigger, this gun is accurate and fun to shoot.
The Tavor TS12 bent the rules and brought us a gas-operated semi-automatic bullpup shotgun with a set of 3 rotating magazine tubes. Each magazine tube can hold up to five 2 3/4-inch shells, giving the gun a maximum capacity of 15+1. Once the magazine tube is depleted, the tubes can be rotated and will automatically load a new round. An 18.5-inch barrel combined with the bullpup configuration keeps the length compact at just 28.34 inches overall. Quick-detach sling points, M-Lok rails, full-length top Picatinny rails, and interchangeable chokes allow for plenty of accessory mounting capabilities and flexibility.
The Springfield Armory M1A is a modern version of the classic US military M14 battle rifle. This semi-automatic rifle uses a Garand-style rotating bolt and operating rod combined with a short-stroke gas piston. Magazine capacity ranges from 10-20 rounds of .308, and the rifle is available in several different trim levels, from base models all the way to Super Match variants.
Century Arms WASR-10s are imported directly from Romania. Furnished with an Original Romanian barrel, standard AKM side optics mount, and furniture, the WASR-10 is your bread-and-butter standard AKM-patterned rifle. Known for its ruggedness and durability, the WASR-10 is worthy of the AK-47 reputation.
We were thrilled to see the innovative and undeniably cool Hudson H9 get a second lease on life, especially since Daniel Defense was at the wheel. Unfortunately, the Daniel H9 was a disappointment in our testing. Reliability issues plagued this pistol, which makes it a non-starter for us. Will future updates fix these problems? Daniel Defense is working on them, so we’ll see.
Harrington & Richardson’s 723-style is a pre-M4 carbine that oozes retro cool. Modelled after the Colt 723, H&R got just about everything right. A fixed A1 carry handle, period-correct furniture, and the correct barrel profile make this gun an excellent retro shooter and an ideal base for cloning specific builds of the era.
IWI took a radical approach with the TS12 when creating a semi-automatic shotgun. Aside from the compact bullpup design, the rotary magazine that allows for a capacity of 15 rounds is impressive in its own right. If you are looking to maximize firepower in a short package, the TS12 might be your ticket.
North American Arms has long made their name producing ultra-small single-action revolvers in rimfire cartridges. Their Black Widow offering adds an oversized rubber grip and proper 3-dot sights, making this diminutive .22LR/.22 WMR revolver much easier to hold on to and shoot accurately. While their use case is definitely limited, their concealability cannot be understated. At under 10 ounces with extremely small overall dimensions, these guns simply disappear inside pockets or other clothing.
The PSA AK-104 is a carbine-length version of Palmetto State Armory’s AK-103. We had a hiccup involving the mainspring, but once we resolved it our AK-104 shot well. It’s an interesting firearm for people who want to be a little different without paying the big bucks for a true AK-104 clone.
