Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time in gun-related forums, and I don’t know how many times I’ve seen a new-to-guns person post something along the lines of, “I’m looking to buy my first self-defense pistol, any advice?” Invariably, someone will respond, “Glock 19.” Sometimes with no explanation, just make and model. Brevity …
In recent years, the popularity of pocketguns has exploded. According to my last count, 22 companies are producing 50 different pocketgun models (click here to see them all in a spreadsheet). If you own a pocketgun, you need a pocket holster, and that market has also exploded. A huge variety of pocket holsters currently exists, …
Looking to buy a laser sight and light combo for your pistol but not sure where to begin? I’ve combed through the nearly 50 different models in the wild today and identified the six best. All are top-rated with excellent reviews by actual buyers/users. The Selection Process First I pulled together a list of all …
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Looking to buy a rail-mount handgun laser sight for your pistol but not sure where to begin? I’ve combed through the 50-odd models on the market today and identified the two best. Both are top-rated with excellent reviews by consumers, are produced by well-known companies, and are available with red or green lasers. The Selection …
Editor’s Rating Users’ Rating (Click a star to rate this laser.) Summary: Jed Henson’s review of and rating for the LaserMax Guide Rod Laser Glock Gen3, including a description, field report, photos, pricing, specs and user ratings.
If imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, certain pistols have received high-praise indeed. The Colt 1911-style pistol, for instance, remains wildly popular more than 100 years after its birth with more than 50 manufacturers producing hundreds of different 1911-style pistols. At least 11 manufacturers have produced CZ 75-style pistols in just the past …
The CZ 75 is probably the second-most copied and/or sourced handgun in history behind only the Colt 1911 pistol. At least 11 manufacturers have produced CZ 75-style pistols in the past five years or so, in roughly 60 different models ranging from CZ-produced originals to outright clones to compacts built on polymer frames. And many …
The 1911-style pistol remains wildly popular more than 100 years after its birth. At last count, roughly 50 manufacturers are producing hundreds of different 1911 models ranging from mil-spec, GI-type versions that recall John Browning’s original design, to uber-refined and customized 1911s that cost thousands of dollars. This article pulls together info on the 15 …
Editor’s Rating: 9.0/10 Users’ Rating (Click a star to rate this gun.)Summary: Jed Henson’s review of and rating for the Heckler & Koch VP9 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing, specs and user ratings. (Click here to see all of Henson’s handgun reviews, handgun roundups and best-of articles.)
Editor’s Rating: 7.0/10 Users’ Rating (Click a star to rate this gun.) Summary: Jed Henson’s review of and rating for the Kahr Arms MK40 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing, specs and user ratings. (Click here to see all of Henson’s handgun reviews, handgun roundups and best-of articles.)
