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8 Best Handguns for Women [Reviewed]
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.
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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.
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Dive into our hands-on review of the Kimber R7 Mako Carbon Compact as we see how it stacks up to the competition from the big names.
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Smith & Wesson’s Performance Center upgraded the M&P9 M2.0 Compact with an integrated compensator. We put it to the test.
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The Springfield Armory Echelon takes on the compact striker-fired handgun market, but does this competitor have an edge? We find out.

A small gun that fires a big bullet? We choose our top favorite Derringers that are a blast to shoot at the range and even conceal as a backup gun.
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We take a look at the recent Beretta 80X Cheetah to see if the revival of a long time classic metal-framed .380 ACP pistol is worth the hype.

Is the Sig Sauer P365 X-Macro the best high-capacity carry gun? With a 17-round capacity but mid-compact size, it just might be a game-changer...
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We've got a by-the-numbers comparison of the .40 cal offerings from Glock so you can decide which one is best for you.
As is customary for this time of year, we take a look back at some of our best and brightest articles – the ones our readers really liked.

In this article, we go over a few tips to help prevent your leather holster from squeaking and creaking when you wear it.