Buyer's Guide
Best Gun Cases: Soft, Hard, & Covert
Not sure what gun case to get? We've used all the popular hard, soft, and discreet cases out there for pistols and long guns.
Category Pistol
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Buyer's GuideBest 9mm Pistols [2026]: Home Defense, Competition, and CCW
What are the best 9mm pistols on the market? We run through some of our favorite 9mm handguns for every purpose!
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VideoGlock 19 Gen 6 [Review]: Worth an Upgrade?
Finally, improved ergonomics! We tested the Gen 6 Glock 19 for accuracy, reliability, and new ergonomic features over 500 rounds.
Gun ReviewsCalico M950 Review: An Overlooked Gem?
We go hands-on with the unique and discontinued Calico M950 to see how it works and how it performs in 2026.
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Gun ReviewsBest PSA JAKL [Hands-On Tested]
In this article we dive into the Palmetto State Armory JAKL to see how it works and what it is as we compare three different models.
Home DefensePrepping Your PCC for Home Defense
So you have PCC, but how do you get it ready to defend your home? We have recommendations on building your perfect home defense PCC!
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Beginner's GuideBest Handgun for Beginners & Home Defense [2026]
Not sure what to get? We cover our selection criteria and choose a few beginner handguns with a minimum of 2,500 rounds shot each.
RifleBest Home-Defense & Concealed Carry Guns of SHOT Show 2026
Of all the guns at SHOT Show 2026, these are the ones I’d reach for to protect myself. Come see what the coming year has in store!
Gun ReviewsBest Guns of SHOT Show 2026
We took a tour around the SHOT Show 2026 floor in Las Vegas to find the best guns the market had to offer. Come see what we found!
NewsNew Product Highlight: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC
Is the new Echelon 4.0FC the Goldilocks of Springfield’s pistol lineup? Let’s break down all the numbers and find out.