Smith & Wesson Model 586 150909 357 Magnum
People keep suggesting that the revolver market is dead, that the segment is obsolete and that the most suitable solutions to any problems self-defense protectors might address would be some sort of polymer pistol. We would argue that there are any number of situations — how about coat or purse carry, handgun hunting, or self-defense in non-permissive states — for which a proper revolver is eminently suitable. We love it when major makers agree with us on this point.
Springfield Armory Launches 1911 DS Prodigy Comp AOS 9mm Pistols
Springfield Armory has launched the 1911 DS Prodigy Comp AOS 9mm pistols in 5-inch-barrel and 4.25-inch-barrel variants. Both of these pistols are integrally compensated...
Colt’s Unveils Colt Viper 357 Magnum Carry Revolver
Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC unveils the Colt Viper, a streamlined carry option chambered in 357 Magnum. MSRP: $999.
This double/single action revolver has a half-lug...
Smith & Wesson Releases Updated Bodyguard 2.0 Micro Pistol in 380 ACP
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has released the Bodyguard 2.0 pistol in 380 ACP, a major upgrade of the pistol line launched in 2010.
Since...
Kimber Releases New Carbon Compact 9mm Pistol
Kimber Mfg. has released the new Carbon Compact chambered in 9mm.
The new Kimber Carbon Compact is a larger striker fired gun than its competitors....
Hi-Point Firearms Releases New M81 Dip Pattern Pistols and Carbines
Hi-Point Firearms, marketed by MKS Supply, has applied the company's new M81 Dip pattern to a large selection of the Hi-Point handguns and carbines.
Products...
Colt’s Debuts the Colt Kodiak Revolver in 44 Magnum
Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC has rolled out a Colt Kodiak revolver in 44 Magnum. Capacity is six rounds. MSRP: $1,599.
It includes recoil-absorbing Hogue OverMolded...
Tisas 1911 Duty B9 101000530 9MM Luger
The 9mm chambering is the most popular pistol cartridge today, and manufacturers of the 1911 platform are capitalizing on that popularity — and with...
Taurus 1911 1-191101-9MM Luger
The 9mm chambering is the most popular pistol cartridge today, and manufacturers of the 1911 platform are capitalizing on that popularity — and with...
Rock Island Armory Rock Series M1911 A1FS Tact II 51632 9MM
The 9mm chambering is the most popular pistol cartridge today, and manufacturers of the 1911 platform are capitalizing on that popularity — and with...
The Savage 1911: Problems and Fixes to Make the Gun Run Better
In the April 2024 issue, our Houston Gun Tests team compared the Savage 1911 and a Ruger SR1911, with the Ruger earning a half-grade...
Walther PPK and PPK/S in 32 ACP Return
Walther Arms, Inc. has reintroduced the PPK and PPK/S pistols chambered in 32 ACP.
More than 80 years ago, the Police Pistol Kriminal (PPK) broke...