Author name: Paul Markel

Diamondback Firearms DB9

Diamondback Firearms DB9 Review

Diamondback Firearms DB9 BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineBottomlineProsConsWhat Customers SayDiamondback Firearms DB9 SpecsEditor’s Review: Diamondback Firearms DB9The DetailsRange ReportFinal ThoughtsDiamondback Firearms DB9 Score Card The DB9 might not be the answer to all your personal defense needs, but it is one answer. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the Diamondback Firearms DB9 pistol, including a description, […]

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Canik55 TP-9

Canik55 TP-9 Review

Canik55 TP-9 BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineBottomlineProsConsCanik55 TP-9 SpecsCanik55 TP-9: Editor’s ReviewThe DetailsRange TimeParting ThoughtsCanik55 TP-9 (SA) Score Card The Canik55 TP-9 might also be a good candidate for a house or fire extinguisher gun. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the Canik55 TP-9 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing, specs and user

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Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry

Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry

Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry Bottomline The Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry offers absolutely complete craftsmanship, reliability and accuracy. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the Wilson Combat Bill Wilson Carry pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing, specs, user ratings and user comments. (Click here to see all of Markel’s handgun

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SIG Sauer 1911-22

SIG Sauer 1911-22 Review

SIG Sauer 1911-22 BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineBottomlineProsConsSIG Sauer 1911-22 SpecsSIG Sauer 1911-22: Editor’s ReviewThe DetailsRange TimeParting ThoughtsSIG Sauer 1911-22 Score Card The 1911-22 is a well-built and reliable gun. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the SIG Sauer 1911-22 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing, specs, user ratings and user comments. (Click

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Handgun review photo: the Taurus PT-25 left side

Taurus PT-25 Review

Taurus PT-25 BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineTaurus PT-25 SpecsTaurus PT-25: Editor’s ReviewThe DetailsRange ReportFinal Thoughts: Taurus PT-25Taurus PT-25 Score Card The Taurus PT-25 is small but reliable and easy to control. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the Taurus PT-25 pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing, specs, user ratings and user comments. (Click

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FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2

FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 Review

FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineProsConsFMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 SpecsFMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2: Editor’s ReviewThe DetailsRange TimeParting Thoughts: FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 Score Card The FMK Firearms 9C1 Gen 2 is a good entry-level self-defense pistol. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the FMK

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Taurus 24/7 G2 Review

Taurus 24/7 G2 BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineBottomlineProsConsTaurus 24/7 G2 SpecsTaurus 24/7 G2: Editor’s ReviewTaurus 24/7 G: The DetailsRange TimeShooting DrillsGetting DownFinal ThoughtsTaurus 24/7 G2 (9mm) Score Card The Taurus 24/7 G2 offers solid performance for the price, but it may leave you wishing for a bit more refinement in some areas. Looking for a dependable sidearm

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Gun review photo: Right-side thumbnail of KRISS Vector SDP.

KRISS Vector SDP Review

KRISS Vector SDP BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineKRISS Vector SDP SpecsEditor’s Review: KRISS Vector SDPThe DetailsRange TimeParting ThoughtsKRISS Vector SDP Score Card The KRISS Vector SDP pistol is certainly unique and not necessarily for everyone. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the KRISS Vector SDP pistol, including a description, range report, photos, pricing, specs and

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Taurus 638 Pro Compact left stainless

Taurus 638 Pro Compact Review

Taurus 638 Pro Compact BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineTaurus 638 Pro Compact SpecsEditor’s Review: Taurus 638 Pro CompactThe DetailsRange Time For new shooters or any gun owner who is recoil-sensitive due to age or physical limitation, the 638 is a very attractive personal-defense pistol. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the Taurus 638 Pro Compact

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Doublestar Combat Pistol

DoubleStar Combat Pistol Review

DoubleStar Combat Pistol BottomlineTable of ContentsBottomlineBottomlineProsConsDoubleStar Combat Pistol SpecsEditor’s Review: DoubleStar Combat PistolThe DetailsRange WorkAccessoriesParting Shots The DoubleStar Combat Pistol functions well with all types of defensive and training ammunition. Summary: Paul Markel’s review of and rating for the DoubleStar Combat Pistol, including a range report, photo, pricing, specs and user ratings. (Click here to see all of

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