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Handgun Reviews By Brand

Our review team has put countless hours into testing and reviewing handguns, using decades of experience as law enforcement personnel and enthusiasts to help you understand the unique qualities of every gun they put their hands on.

Rather than fill pages and pages on every gun, we’ll highlight the brands that we’ve covered and let you explore the reviews under each if you’re interested while highlighting some of our more popular reviews.

AMT

Beretta

  • Beretta Nano is a micro-compact handgun that can deliver six 9mm rounds accurately downrange from a single-stack mag.
  • Beretta PX4 Storm is a full-size semi-automatic pistol that comes in double action and single action. Beretta’s Storm series of pistols have been NATO-certified and are manufactured according to military standards.
  • Beretta PX4 Storm Compact is the PX4 Storm’s compact carry version that offers the same features plus concealability.
  • Beretta 90-Two is a semi-auto pistol that comes in 9mm, 9×21mm IMI, and .40 S&W versions.

Bersa

Canik55

Cobra Firearms

Colt

CZ

Ed Brown

FN

  • FN High Power is the improved version of the iconic Browning Hi-Power. It has an improved trigger, removed magazine disconnect safety, better mag capacity (from 13 to 17 rounds), extended beavertail, and higher grip.

Girsan

Glock

  • Glock 17 Gen 4 features an easily customizable grip that delivers comfort to the shooter regardless of how big (or small) their hands are.
  • Glock 22 Gen 4 is a full-size handgun available in .40 S&W caliber. It features a dual recoil spring assembly, a rough-textured frame surface, and a Modular Back Strap design. 
  • Glock 30S is a compact .45 caliber pistol that features a short frame with reduced grip size and a slimmer slide.
  • Glock 37 Gen 3 is a standard-framed handgun that’s chambered for the .45 G.A.P. 
  • Glock 38 Gen 3 is a compact-sized pistol that offers comfort when carrying while retaining the .45 GAP’s power and performance.
  • Glock 39 is a subcompact pistol chambered for the .45 GAP so it’s perfect for concealed carry and self-defense. 
  • Glock 42 is Glock’s smallest pistol. It comes with an integrated safety design and features that promote easy shooting.
  • Glock 43 is one of Glock’s most popular pistols. It’s a single-stack pistol that features a built-in beaver tail design, large magazine catch, and a well-textured grip.

Heckler & Koch

Heckler Koch VP9SK left side extended mag photo
The VP9SK with the extended floorplate.
  • H&K P30L is a short-recoil operated, semi-automatic handgun available in 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W.
  • H&K VP9 is a semi-automatic striker-fired handgun that features a polymer frame, ambidextrous controls, a hammer-forged polygonal barrel, and a customizable pistol grip.

Heritage

High Standard

Jimenez Arms

Kahr Arms

Kel-Tec

Kimber

Kimber Micro 9 Sapphire right side photo
  • Kimber Solo Carry is an easily concealable pistol that’s designed with its bore axis low over the hand to minimize muzzle flip and enhance ergonomics.

Lionheart Industries

Ruger

ruger-lcp-custom-right-rear photo
The LCP Custom from the right rear.
  • Ruger LCP is a lightweight and compact pistol with solid construction and excellent performance for your personal carry.
  • Ruger LCR is a Lightweight Compact Revolver, hence its name. What makes this handgun light is only its barrel and fluted cylinder are made of stainless steel.
  • Ruger SR1911 is designed with the Colt M1911 as inspiration but with a few upgrades such as the oversized ejection port and an extended magazine release.
  • Ruger SR40 is a striker-fired pistol with excellent ergonomics, performance, and accuracy.
  • Ruger SR9 is Sturm Ruger’s first large-caliber pistol that’s also striker-fired. Like Glock’s “safe action”, the striker-fired SR9 comes with a pre-set trigger.
  • Ruger SR9c is the SR9’s little brother, with smaller dimensions and is lighter.
  • Ruger Vaquero is a single-action revolver with stainless, Bisley, Sass, and blued variants. It features a traditional western-style grip that offers extreme comfort.

SAR Arms

Sarsilmaz

Shooters Arms Manufacturing

SIG Sauer

1911 C3 photo
The 1911 C3 from the left.
  • Sig 1911-22 is a 1911 pistol chambered for the .22 cartridge. It features Chiappa Alloy/steel components and two-piece walnut grips with laser checkering.
  • Sig P220 Carry is chambered in .45 ACP and has the same grip size as the full-size P220, but it carries a 3.9″ barrel instead of the 4.4″ barrel.
  • Sig P224 is double-action-only (DAO) but employs the Double-Action Kellerman (DAK) trigger system (more on this later). It is chambered for the .40 SW round.
  • Sig P226 Enhanced Elite is chambered in .357 SIG, .40 SW or 9mm. The frame sports a black, hard-anodized finish, and the slide is finished in Nitron.
  • Sig P229 E2 is short-recoil operated and has a double action/single action (DA/SA) firing system. It carries a stainless steel slide on an alloy frame.
  • Sig P238 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP and looks like a miniature 1911 without a grip safety.
  • Sig P239 Tactical is a mechanically-locked, short-recoil-operated pistol. Its base models are offered in 9mm, .357 SIG, and .40 SW.
  • Sig P250 is a versatile pistol that offers interchangeable grips, frame sizes, grip configurations, slide assemblies, barrel lengths, and calibers.
  • Sig P290 is double-action-only with an advertised trigger pull weight of 9 lbs.
  • Sig P320 is a semi-automatic pistol that can be chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and 10mm Auto and offers easy conversion between calibers.

Smith & Wesson

S&W Shield 9 mm
  • S&W Bodyguard 380 is built on a polymer frame with a stainless slide and barrel, and it sports a black melonite finish. The pistol is double-action-only (DAO, hammer fired) with a second-strike capability 
  • S&W M&P40 is a polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol that measures 7.375″ long, 5.25″ tall, and 1.25″ wide, and weighs 28 oz.
  • S&W M&P45 comes with a Melonite blackened stainless steel barrel and slide assembly, a rugged polymer frame, a striker-fired double-action-only trigger system, a high-capacity magazine, an ambidextrous magazine release, an ambidextrous slide release, and an internal locking mechanism.
  • S&W M&P Shield is is a 19 oz. striker-fired semi-auto chambered for either 9mm, .40 SW or .45 ACP and holds seven or eight rounds of 9mm and six or seven rounds in .40 SW and .45 ACP.
  • S&W M&P Shield 2.0 is an improved version of the Gen1 Shield. It now has a lighter trigger pull, more distinct trigger reset, and an expanded grip texture.
  • S&W M&P340 is a semi-auto pistol chambered in .45 ACP that falls in between S&W’s full-size M&P45 and the compact M&P45c.

Springfield Armory

  • SA-35 is a 15-round pistol that’s one of the best Browning Hi-Power clones. It pairs upgrades focused on this generation’s shooters with a competitive price.

STI International

  • STI Perfect 10 is a double stack, long-slide pistol chambered for the powerful 10mm cartridge.
  • STI Trojan 5.0 features a full-length 5″ barrel that brings the 9mm cartridge up to its full potential. The barrel is ramped and supported with a match-grade bushing.

Taurus

  • Taurus Curve is a double-action-only with a measured pull weight of 6.75 lbs., and features a semi-concealed spurless hammer. The metal magazine includes a removable polymer base pad and holds six rounds of .380 ACP.
  • Taurus Raging Judge is an all-stainless steel revolver with a brush finish and is chambered in 3″ .410 shotshell. It holds six rounds, is double- and single-action, and weighs 4.5 lbs.

USFA

Walther

Handgun Reviews by Model/Caliber

Pistol Caliber Carbine Reviews

9mm Carbines

A 9mm carbine is good for competition shooting and home defense. It extends the range of the 9mm and retains its moderate recoil. We surveyed this latest craze and picked our favorite models.

Rifle Reviews by Brand

CMMG (Banshee FourSix)

The CMMG Banshee FourSix performs similarly to the 17 HMR so it’s not that hard-hitting, but its size and low recoil make it really fun to shoot. Plus its penetrating power ranges out to 150 yards, so you can stack rounds at that distance.

Rifle Reviews by Model/Caliber

  • 30-06 Rifles – The 30-06 is mostly used by hunters because of its tolerable recoil and its ability to handle small to large game. Most experienced hunters love its versatility because you can choose heavy or light rounds and this rifle will perform equally well.
  • 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles – The 6.5 Creedmoor is one of the best match and hunting rounds today because of its flat trajectory, high ballistic coefficients, manageable recoil, and wide availability.
  • .300 Win Mag Rifles – The .300 Win Mag is a versatile hunting round that can drop almost any big game no matter the hunting condition. It has also proven its efficiency and reliability for military and long-range bench rest shooting applications. 
  • .338 Lapua Rifles – The .338 Lapua is a popular long-range, powerful cartridge with a max effective range of 1910 yards. Aside from hunters and long-range shooting enthusiasts, this round is also utilized by the military.
  • .300 Blackout Pistol – 300 BLK pistols offer transportability and maneuverability while retaining the .300 AAC Blackout’s performance.
  • PSA PSAK-47 Review – For its price range, the PSAK-47 is a standout. It marries classic AK reliability with modern features that the modern shooter will appreciate.

Air Rifles

Uppers

  • PSA 223 Wylde AR-15 Upper – The PSA 223 Wylde 18″ is one of the most reliable AR-15 uppers you can get your money’s value out of. The fit and finish are excellent, and while the accuracy is unlikely to be sub-MOA level, it compares well to mid-level builds.
  • 300 Blackout SBR Uppers – The 300 Blackout is designed for short barrels so it’s most potent when fired through SBRs 4or when using subsonic ammo. That’s why most gun enthusiasts who want to convert their AR-15 into a short-barreled rifle use a 300 Blackout upper. Here are some of our favorite brands:
    • PSA 7.5″ 300 Blackout Upper – The PSA 300 Blackout upper is reliable, cost-efficient, lightweight, and easy to install. It has easily controllable recoil, especially for seasoned shooters. We suggest doing a trigger upgrade if you want better accuracy.
  • Left-handed AR15 Uppers – Lefties have difficulty finding uppers that suit them because not all uppers are ambidextrous. So we created an article with the best left-handed AR15 uppers.

Lowers

  • AR Lowers – Lower receivers are as important as uppers. So if you’re looking for a reliable lower, whether it’s for an AR-10 or an AR-15 build, you’ll find the best one in this article!
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