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The Colt Defender has stood the test of time for a reason. This small 1911 is a workhorse on the range! It would make for a good backup gun due to its size. It can be a little particular when it comes to ammo, but once you figure out what it likes it’s pretty reliable.

The Colt Combat Commander is a 1911 that looks as good as it shoots. It runs well and seems to be a durable handgun. That said, users accustomed to newer, polymer, striker-fired guns may find it a little lackluster. But tried and true 1911 fans know the value of a good ole Colt 1911. The Combat Commander doesn’t disappoint.

The Springfield Saint B5 takes an already great entry-level rifle and adds improved B5 systems furniture and an ultra-slim handguard with more M-LOK slots for user customization. Equipped with great features out of the box, the Saint B5 is perfect for home defense or sporting.

“The P-10 F Competition Ready is an impressive shooter that provides fast and accurate fire as a long-slide, polymer-framed, striker-fired gun. CZ included some decorative and functional upgrades to this model and that makes it a little pricey compared to other guns in the line.” – Sean Curtis

The Wilson SFX9 sub-compact takes all of the best features of the 1911 platform and combines them with modern upgrades to make an extremely concealable and high-capacity single-action pistol that is worthy of the Wilson Combat name.

The Beretta M9A3 takes the venerable 92/M9 series and gives it a facelift with some welcome upgrades and features. The result is a more modernized version of the soft-recoiling, flat-shooting pistol we all know and love.

The King Cobra is Colt’s revival of the medium-framed magnum revolver from their older “snake gun” lineup. While it may be a fairly standard 6-shot, 3-inch barreled revolver, it comes in at a price point similar to that of its competitors. This means you get the name value that comes with owning a Colt product without having to pay a premium for it.

The Chiappa Rhino uses a unique design that aligns the barrel with the bottom cylinder chamber rather than the top one. This results in a low bore axis that makes the gun incredibly comfortable to shoot as far as revolvers go.

The Girsan MC P35 brings that classic look and feel of the Browning Hi-Power, but at a price that anyone can appreciate. It may not be as nice as the originals, but it definitely captures the essence of the Hi-Power while providing a reliable shooting experience.

For those who love the classic styling of the Browning Hi-Power but want a modernized version, Girsan has you covered. Improved ergonomics, a better trigger, and the ability to mount optics help breathe new life into an older platform. Not to mention, the price is affordable for what you get.

Sig took their base model P365 XL and add aggressive texturing, a compensated barrel, and improved optics mounting to create the Spectre Comp. The result is an improvement on an already immensely popular and shootable platform.

The PSA 5.7 Rock brings improved capacity and ergonomics to the world of 5.7x28mm handguns, all while beating out similar guns in price.

“I was impressed with 5.7 Rock. The overall product displays attention to detail and refinement. PSA took their time with this gun, and it shows. Most importantly, it performed very well during our somewhat limited testing.” – Sean Curtis