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Pistol & Revolver Reviews

Handguns come in different shapes and sizes. One definitely doesn't fit all. So we've got our hands on most of the most popular pistol and revolvers on the market and tested them with that criteria in mind. Here's our unbiased review.

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Best Handgun for Beginners & Home Defense [2023]

BY Eric Hung, Updated Jan 5,January 5, 2023 364 Comments

Not sure what to get? Learn how to choose the best caliber (9mm), size, sights, & safety options for you. Plus hands-on with our best handgun picks.

Best 1911 Pistols For the Money

BY Eric Hung, Updated May 28,May 28, 2023 332 Comments

There are so many 1911s out there...how do you choose? We cover the best 1911 pistols and features PLUS our personal picks for each price range.

Best Sub-Compact Single-Stack 9mm for CCW

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Updated Sep 12,September 12, 2022 201 Comments

Want the best concealed carry gun? You'll want to start with a single stack sub-compact 9mm. We take a look at the pros/cons and why they are so popular.

Best Glocks of 2023: Across Calibers & Sizes [Ultimate Guide]

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Feb 25,February 25, 2021 97 Comments

"Just get a Glock!" But which one should you buy? We cover our pick of the best Glock models across all calibers and sizes.

10 Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2023 (That Aren't 1911s)

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens AND Wyatt Sloan, Updated Apr 23,April 23, 2023 297 Comments

Want a .45 pistol...but not the 1911? We've got you covered with our top picks of modern handguns that minimize recoil and maximize capacity of the .45 ACP.

Best Affordable Full-Sized Pistols for Under $400

BY Travis Pike, Updated Jun 12,June 12, 2022 32 Comments

Want to add something to your collection that won't leave you eating ramen for a month? Fear not, we list some of the best, affordable full-sized handguns!

5 Best 9mm & .45 ACP Revolvers of 2023

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Apr 16,April 16, 2023 50 Comments

Who needs .357 Mag anyways? We cover the pros and cons and then dive into a few of our favorite 9mm and .45 ACP revolver options.

14 Best Service Pistols Of The World

BY Travis Pike, Published Dec 18,December 18, 2019 4 Comments

What handguns do the world's armies use? We go over 14 of the best service pistols in service utilized by superpowers and regular countries alike.

Best 10mm Pistols & Handguns: Go Big or Go Home

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Jan 26,January 26, 2023 91 Comments

Sometimes you need something a little bit bigger. These are the best 10mm handguns out there that pack a punch at all different price ranges.

10 Best Handguns for Women in 2023 [All Sizes & Calibers]

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Apr 5,April 5, 2023 140 Comments

The ladies of Pew Pew Tactical have compiled a list of the best handguns for fellow lady shooters. Spoiler alert, no pink guns!

7 Best Concealed Carry (CCW) Guns Under $400

BY Eric Hung, Updated Sep 18,September 18, 2022 56 Comments

Want a reliable and accurate concealed carry gun for an affordable price? Here are some of the most popular (and tested) CCW guns that don't cost over $400.

7 Best Concealed Carry Revolvers

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Dec 12,December 12, 2022 89 Comments

Revolvers make for excellent CCW weapons...reliable, consistent, and easy to conceal. We've rounded up some of the best CCW revolvers on the market.

Concealed Carry Handguns

Best Sub-Compact Single-Stack 9mm for CCW

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Updated Sep 12,September 12, 2022 201 Comments

Best .380 Pistols [Hands-On]: Pocket Rockets

BY Joshua Gillem, Updated Mar 13,March 13, 2022 347 Comments

7 Best Concealed Carry (CCW) Guns Under $400

BY Eric Hung, Updated Sep 18,September 18, 2022 56 Comments

9 Best Concealed Carry Guns in 2023: 9mm, .45 ACP, & More

BY Wyatt Sloan, Updated Mar 19,March 19, 2023 279 Comments

5 Best 9mm & .45 ACP Revolvers of 2023

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Apr 16,April 16, 2023 50 Comments

Best .22 LR Pistols & Revolvers for Pocket Carry [Guide]

BY Mike Hardesty, Updated Feb 24,February 24, 2022 58 Comments

7 Best Concealed Carry Revolvers

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Dec 12,December 12, 2022 89 Comments

FN 503 Review: Top Tier CCW? [Hands-on + Video]

BY David Lane, Published Mar 31,March 31, 2020 10 Comments

5 Best New Compact Carry Guns for 2018

BY Matthew Collins, Published Jan 24,January 24, 2018 28 Comments

5 Best Backup Guns: When All Else Fails

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Aug 29,August 29, 2019 49 Comments

1911 Reviews

12 Best Affordable 1911s (For Your Budget)

BY Travis Pike, Updated Oct 19,October 19, 2021 66 Comments

Best 1911 Pistols For the Money

BY Eric Hung, Updated May 28,May 28, 2023 332 Comments

6 Best 9mm 1911s: Move Over .45 ACP

BY Randy Bauman, Updated Oct 2,October 2, 2022 48 Comments

[Review] Springfield 1911 EMP 9mm: When Nothing Else Will Do

BY Eric Hung, Published Aug 6,August 6, 2019 15 Comments

[Review] Taurus PT-1911: Most Worth It?

BY Gun Noob, Updated Jun 2,June 2, 2019 39 Comments

Ruger SR1911 [Hands-On Review]: New Go-To 1911?

BY Matthew Collins, Published Feb 19,February 19, 2019 14 Comments

[Review] Kimber Warrior: A New 1911 Era

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Oct 23,October 23, 2021 16 Comments

Best 1911s in 10mm: When .45 Is Not Enough

BY Travis Pike, Published Aug 23,August 23, 2018 32 Comments

[Review] Springfield 1911 EMP 9mm: When Nothing Else Will Do

BY Eric Hung, Published Aug 6,August 6, 2019 15 Comments

1911 Series 70 vs Series 80: What's the Best?

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Apr 28,April 28, 2020 29 Comments

Best 1911 Upgrades & Mods [Ultimate Guide]

BY Eric Hung, Updated Mar 17,March 17, 2021 11 Comments

Rock Island 1911 Review: Best Under $500?

BY Eric Hung, Updated Mar 14,March 14, 2022 63 Comments

Colt 1911-22 Beginner Gun Review

BY Gun Noob, Updated May 21,May 21, 2016 13 Comments

Glock Reviews

Best 9mm Glocks [Ultimate Models Guide]

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Jan 26,January 26, 2022 20 Comments

Best Glocks of 2023: Across Calibers & Sizes [Ultimate Guide]

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Feb 25,February 25, 2021 97 Comments

Glock 19 Gen 5 Review: 3500+ Round Report

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Apr 17,April 17, 2022 37 Comments

Glock 45 Review: Best Glock 17/19 Crossover?

BY Sean Curtis, Published Oct 1,October 1, 2018 38 Comments

[Review+Video] Glock 43: Concealed Carry Perfection?

BY Johnny B, Updated Apr 27,April 27, 2022 36 Comments

Glock 45 Review: Best Glock 17/19 Crossover?

BY Sean Curtis, Published Oct 1,October 1, 2018 38 Comments

The Dumbest Glock Build Ever

BY Travis Pike, Published Jun 14,June 14, 2019 10 Comments

Glock G43X and G48 [Hands-On Review]

BY Sean Curtis, Published Jan 2,January 2, 2019 44 Comments

Glock 44 Review: Finicky .22LR? [Tested+Video]

BY Eric Hung, Updated Mar 2,March 2, 2022 45 Comments

Best Glock Upgrades [Hands-on]: Defense, Competition, & Custom

BY Eric Hung, Updated Apr 2,April 2, 2023 88 Comments

Best Glock 19 Sights (And Other Models)

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Nov 17,November 17, 2022 33 Comments

Glock .45 ACP Models to Make You Forget the 1911

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Dec 19,December 19, 2022 39 Comments

Gen 5 Glocks: What's New With Our Favorite Gun?

BY Brandon Harville, Published Nov 29,November 29, 2017 8 Comments

Best Glock Triggers [Hands-On Tested]

BY Eric Hung, Updated 1 day ago 72 Comments

7 Best Aftermarket Glock Barrels [Hands-On]

BY Brandon Harville, Updated Sep 25,September 25, 2022 50 Comments

Best Glock Magazine Extensions and Basepads: From +1 to +20

BY Megan Kriss, Published Jun 24,June 24, 2020 7 Comments

Best Aftermarket Glock Magazines: Max Reliability

BY Travis Pike, Updated Nov 17,November 17, 2021 68 Comments

Best G43 Holsters [All Carry Positions]

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Jul 8,July 8, 2022 11 Comments

6 Best Aftermarket Glock Slides [Hands-On]: Looks & Functionality

BY Eric Hung, Updated Jul 24,July 24, 2022 65 Comments

[Review] Lone Wolf Timberwolf Frame

BY Megan Kriss, Published Feb 6,February 6, 2019 8 Comments

Faxon Glock Barrel Review: Perfect For Your Next Build

BY Eric Hung, Updated Jan 23,January 23, 2021 12 Comments

8 Best Pistol Caliber AR-15 Carbines (AR-9)

BY Eric Hung, Updated Aug 7,August 7, 2022 52 Comments

Sig Sauer Handgun Reviews

Sig Sauer P320 [Review+Video]: Worth It?

BY Mckinley Downing, Updated Mar 19,March 19, 2021 65 Comments

Sig Sauer P238 Review: Best .380 for Concealed Carry? [Field Tested]

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Dec 16,December 16, 2021 30 Comments

Sig Sauer P365 [Review+Video]: Still the Standard?

BY Travis Pike, Updated Jun 24,June 24, 2022 105 Comments

[Review] Sig Sauer P250: Modern Modular Sidearm

BY Mckinley Downing, Updated May 15,May 15, 2018 18 Comments

Sig Sauer P938 Review: Tiny 9mm 1911 Goodness?

BY Randy Bauman, Updated May 19,May 19, 2022 31 Comments

Sig Sauer P226 Review: Super Solid

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Mar 28,March 28, 2023 14 Comments

[Review] Sig Sauer P320-M17 (Civilian Version)

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Jan 17,January 17, 2021 24 Comments

Sig Sauer P238 Review: Best .380 for Concealed Carry? [Field Tested]

BY Jacki Billings, Updated Dec 16,December 16, 2021 30 Comments

Sig Sauer Legion P226 [Review]: Finest Sig Yet?

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Mar 17,March 17, 2020 31 Comments

Sig Sauer P365 SAS Review: Snag No More?

BY David Lane, Published Oct 22,October 22, 2019 34 Comments

[Tribute Review] Sig P239: Goodnight Sweet Prince

BY Bryan Rheem, Published Feb 13,February 13, 2019 11 Comments

Smith & Wesson Handgun Reviews

[Review]: Smith & Wesson M&P .45: M2.0 & Shield

BY Brandon Harville, Published Jun 6,June 6, 2017 24 Comments

Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory Pistol Review

BY Joshua Gillem, Updated Jan 27,January 27, 2020 23 Comments

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Review [Tested]

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Updated Feb 11,February 11, 2019 53 Comments

Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Review: Still Good?

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Updated Mar 13,March 13, 2022 23 Comments

[Review] Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight: Go-To Snubbie?

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Jun 13,June 13, 2019 42 Comments

[Review] Smith & Wesson Model 686+

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Sep 29,September 29, 2019 53 Comments

[Review] Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum Vs All The Things

BY David Lane, Published Nov 19,November 19, 2019 9 Comments

[Review]: Smith & Wesson M&P .45: M2.0 & Shield

BY Brandon Harville, Published Jun 6,June 6, 2017 24 Comments

Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory Pistol Review

BY Joshua Gillem, Updated Jan 27,January 27, 2020 23 Comments

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Review [Tested]

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Updated Feb 11,February 11, 2019 53 Comments

Sig Sauer P226 Review: Super Solid

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Mar 28,March 28, 2023 14 Comments

Ruger Handgun Reviews

Ruger LCP II Review: The Best Pocket Pistol?

BY Matthew Collins, Updated Jun 18,June 18, 2019 45 Comments

Ruger SP101 Review: The Tank-Like Snubby

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Sep 24,September 24, 2019 50 Comments

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Review: Sheer Fun [Tested]

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Feb 5,February 5, 2023 30 Comments

[Review] Ruger LC9s: Discontinued Too Soon

BY Alice Jones Webb, Published Jan 29,January 29, 2020 32 Comments

Ruger Wrangler Review: Single Action .22LR Fun

BY David Lane, Published Aug 1,August 1, 2019 29 Comments

Ruger LCP II Review: The Best Pocket Pistol?

BY Matthew Collins, Updated Jun 18,June 18, 2019 45 Comments

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Review: Sheer Fun [Tested]

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Feb 5,February 5, 2023 30 Comments

Ruger SP101 Review: The Tank-Like Snubby

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Sep 24,September 24, 2019 50 Comments

Ruger SR1911 [Hands-On Review]: New Go-To 1911?

BY Matthew Collins, Published Feb 19,February 19, 2019 14 Comments

[Review] Ruger Super Redhawk: Big Bore + Big Game

BY Randy Bauman, Published Jun 12,June 12, 2018 12 Comments

Ruger GP100 Beginner Gun Review

BY Gun Noob, Updated May 8,May 8, 2016 12 Comments

CZ Handgun Reviews

[Review] CZ-75: Checking Out a Czech Classic

BY Travis Pike, Updated May 1,May 1, 2019 32 Comments

CZ SP-01 Review: Self-Defense & Competition Ready

BY JD Madamba, Updated Feb 13,February 13, 2021 47 Comments

CZ P-09 Review: CZ's Modern Duty Gun

BY Travis Pike, Updated Feb 2,February 2, 2019 16 Comments

CZ P10C Review: Best CZ EDC?

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Jul 14,July 14, 2019 27 Comments

[Review] CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S2 Pistol Micro with Brace

BY Travis Pike, Published Jun 23,June 23, 2019 6 Comments

Revolver Reviews

7 Best Concealed Carry Revolvers

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Dec 12,December 12, 2022 89 Comments

8 Best .357 Magnum Revolvers [Proven Stopping Power]

BY Fred Tyrell, Updated Oct 28,October 28, 2022 167 Comments

Best Beginner Revolvers: 7 Wheelguns For The Modern World

BY Travis Pike, Updated Feb 15,February 15, 2023 20 Comments

The 7 Best CCW .38 Revolvers

BY Trevor Dobrygoski, Published May 8,May 8, 2018 27 Comments

Ruger GP100 Beginner Gun Review

BY Gun Noob, Updated May 8,May 8, 2016 12 Comments

[Review] Colt King Cobra: Return of a Triumphant Serpent

BY Sean Curtis, Published Aug 4,August 4, 2019 20 Comments

Taurus 627 Revolver Review

BY Gun Noob, Updated May 19,May 19, 2016 19 Comments

5 Best 9mm & .45 ACP Revolvers of 2023

BY Megan Kriss, Updated Apr 16,April 16, 2023 50 Comments

[Review] Chiappa Rhino 40DS: Current Favorite Revolver

BY Travis Pike, Published May 19,May 19, 2019 24 Comments

[Review] Colt Python: Truly The Best Revolver?

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Aug 15,August 15, 2019 25 Comments

Best .44 Magnum Revolvers & Rifles

BY Matthew Collins, Updated Aug 2,August 2, 2019 60 Comments

[Review] Smith & Wesson Model 686+

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Updated Sep 29,September 29, 2019 53 Comments

[Review] Kimber K6s: Worth It

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Jan 21,January 21, 2020 10 Comments

[Review] Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight: Go-To Snubbie?

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Jun 13,June 13, 2019 42 Comments

[Review] Ruger Super Redhawk: Big Bore + Big Game

BY Randy Bauman, Published Jun 12,June 12, 2018 12 Comments

Ruger SP101 Review: The Tank-Like Snubby

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Sep 24,September 24, 2019 50 Comments

[Review] Colt King Cobra: Return of a Triumphant Serpent

BY Sean Curtis, Published Aug 4,August 4, 2019 20 Comments

[Review] Remington Model 1858: Uberti Reproduction

BY Matthew Collins, Published Aug 13,August 13, 2018 5 Comments

[Review+Video] Heritage Arms Rough Rider 16" .22LR: Dumb & Fun

BY David Lane, Published Jul 23,July 23, 2020 13 Comments

Colt Handgun Review

[Review] Colt Python: Truly The Best Revolver?

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Aug 15,August 15, 2019 25 Comments

[Review] Colt King Cobra: Return of a Triumphant Serpent

BY Sean Curtis, Published Aug 4,August 4, 2019 20 Comments

Colt 1911-22 Beginner Gun Review

BY Gun Noob, Updated May 21,May 21, 2016 13 Comments

Taurus Handgun Reviews

[Review] Taurus G2S: Decent for Under $200

BY Travis Pike, Updated Oct 27,October 27, 2021 16 Comments

Taurus G2C Review: $200 for a Reliable CCW?

BY David Lane, Updated Apr 1,April 1, 2022 117 Comments

[Review] Taurus PT-1911: Most Worth It?

BY Gun Noob, Updated Jun 2,June 2, 2019 39 Comments

Taurus 627 Revolver Review

BY Gun Noob, Updated May 19,May 19, 2016 19 Comments

Hi-Point, Kimber, Henry, Etc.

[Review] Hi-Point .45 ACP : Clunky But Runs

BY Johnny B, Updated Apr 1,April 1, 2019 63 Comments

[Review] Kimber Warrior: A New 1911 Era

BY Sean Curtis, Updated Oct 23,October 23, 2021 16 Comments

[Review] Desert Eagle (Magnum Research Mark XIX .429)

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Jun 16,June 16, 2019 19 Comments

[Review] Kimber K6s: Worth It

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Jan 21,January 21, 2020 10 Comments

[Review] Chiappa Rhino 40DS: Current Favorite Revolver

BY Travis Pike, Published May 19,May 19, 2019 24 Comments

Cimarron Frontier & Pietta 1873: [Cowboy Gun Reviews]

BY David Lane, Published May 16,May 16, 2019 13 Comments

3 Best Bond Arms Derringers [Hands-On]

BY Kat Ainsworth Stevens, Published Feb 6,February 6, 2020 12 Comments

More Review Posts

Best AR-15 Upgrades: Triggers, Brakes, Handguards, BCGs & More
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 75 Comments

Best Glock Triggers [Hands-On Tested]
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 72 Comments

Best 1911 Pistols For the Money
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 332 Comments

Cloud Defensive Rein 3.0 Review: Most Powerful Light?
BY Travis Pike, Published Feb 6,February 6, 2020 1 Comment

6 Best Double-Stack 1911s of 2023 [All Budgets]
BY Travis Pike, Published Feb 6,February 6, 2020 25 Comments

6 Best Gun Cleaning Kits of 2023 [Hands-On Tested]
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 33 Comments

10 Best Tactical Knives [Hands-On]: Combat Proven
BY Travis Pike, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 47 Comments

8 Best AK-47 Rifles of 2023: Complete Buyer's Guide
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 141 Comments

8 Best AR-15 Flashlights [Real Views]
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 93 Comments

Best Laser Targets & Ammo for Dry-Fire Training in 2023
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 41 Comments

POF Tombstone Review: Best Lever-Action PCC?
BY Sean Curtis, Published Feb 6,February 6, 2020 36 Comments

9 Best Pistol Lights of 2023 [Hands-On Review]
BY Eric Hung, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 81 Comments

7 Best Micro Compact 9mm Handguns [Review+Video]
BY Eric Hung, Published Feb 6,February 6, 2020 78 Comments

8 Best Bolt-Action Rifles [Ultimate Guide]
BY Alice Jones Webb, Published Feb 6,February 6, 2020 9 Comments

8 Best Ballistic Calculator Apps of 2023
BY Mckinley Downing, Updated Feb 6,February 6, 2020 11 Comments

Best AR-15 Lower Receivers of 2023: Budget to Baller
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