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Beretta’s 92X Performance builds on the 92 platform but elevates performance with out-of-the-box ready competition features. The Extreme S trigger feels like a dream while the gun itself brings fast cycling to the table. It’s hefty, so be prepared for that, but at the end of the day, you want that in a competition gun for recoil purposes. All in all, this is a solid shooter.

CZ’s Scorpion EVO 3 S1 is an awesome rifle.  It’s well made, easy to control, and has looks to die for. The market for this rifle is growing rapidly with a lot of companies introducing more and more custom parts for the Scorpion. Not to mention, it dominates in the accuracy department! It has a nice, long, sight radius, with excellent stock iron sights — this makes shooting accurately easy.

The FN 509C is one of our writer’s (Johnny B) carry gun. According to Johnny, this thing “runs like a Swiss sewing machine.”

The coolest of the FN 509 series and this gun sure has an “edge.”  The FN 509 LS Edge is the ultimate tactical model with all the bells and whistles. All you really need is an optic and light to go with it.

The Springfield Armory Saint AR-15 is a decent entry-level AR-15. It’s easy to use and can accept accessories like lights and lasers. It’s ideal for home defense or range days without totally breaking the bank.

The Springfield Armory XD-S Mod 2 OSP is a slim 9mm pistol designed for concealed carry. It comes with an optics-ready slide, capable of accepting most pistol red dots. This gun sports a 3.3-inch barrel.Decent gun in the CCW category as it’s fairly reliable.

This version of Springfield Armory’s XD Mod.2 comes ready to go with a Crimson Trace red dot already installed. Although the grip feels a bit aggressive and recoil is snappy, this tiny pistol is a great option for those that want to carry something small and lightweight.

The CZ P-10 adheres to the quality you expect from the CZ name. This gun is reliable and accurate; though it does have some snappy recoil. It features a smooth, snag-free frame perfect for concealment. It comes standard with a set of 3-dot sights.

“If you are a fan of the Glock G19, then this gun will be totally familiar to you from the get-go. However, if you’re not familiar with the G19, then this gun might come as a pleasant surprise. It doesn’t matter which camp you’re in ― the Lone Wolf LTD-9 is a gun that will put its bullets where it looks and will last a while. I think you owe it to yourself to give this Wolf a try.” – Mike Hardesty

The LTD 19 V2 is a 9mm semi-auto built on the Glock design but with elevated features like an enlarged mag release and slide stop. This optics ready pistol boasts a 15-round capacity and a total length of 7.16 inches with a 4-inch barrel.

The Springfield XD-M Elite chambered in 9mm offers up a concealed carry pistol with a 14+1 capacity. Built on the infamous XD design, the Elite takes the platform further with fiber optic sights and an optics-ready slide.

The Springfield XD-M Elite chambered in .45 ACP offers up a concealed carry pistol with a 10+1 capacity. Built on the infamous XD design, the Elite takes the platform further with fiber optic sights and an optics-ready slide.