Shadow Systems MR920 Combat 9mm Luger
Despite there being a bad shortage of 9mm handguns a couple of years ago, in 2023 many well-known brands are reasonably available and are...
SIG Sauer P938 Legion No. 938-9-Legion 9mm Luger
The form of this pistol closely mimics that of a 1911 and, as such, the early versions have nice crisp edges on the slide and frame.
Smith & Wesson CSX 12615 9mm Luger
S&W engineers put some thought into the bottom end of the CSX. Instead of polymer used for the Shield frame, the CSX frame is made of aluminum alloy with a matte-black finish.
Rock Island Armory XT 22 51996 22 Magnum
As tested with an additional magazine we bought separately and a Wilson Combat Slide Lock, the total comes to $614.
KelTec PMR-30 PMR30TACGY 22 Magnum
The PMR-30 has been out the longest of the three handguns and still appears futuristic in profile.
Walther WMP 5220300 22 Magnum
The Walther WMP has received a lot of attention. Walther’s ad campaign stresses a duty to be ready.
Canik METE SFT HG5636-N 9mm Luger
In hand, the full-size SFT has nice balance and grip. The beavertail is extended. The grip girth is manageable for small-handed shooters.
Girsan MC28 SA 390100 9mm Luger
Modular back straps seem to be the norm with striker-fire pistols, and the Girsan provides three options: small, medium, and large. A tool is provided to push out the plastic pin that holds the back strap in place.
IWI Masada M9ORP17 9mm Luger
Most striker-fire pistols use a trigger bar assembly that articulates, with the striker acting as both a trigger bar and a sear.
SHOT 2023: Savage Arms Introduces 1911 Government Model Pistols
Joe Woolley, Contributing Editor for Gun Tests Magazine, interviews John Thomas, Designer for Savage Arms, and learns about the company's new-for-2023 1911 pistols.
Savage Arms’...
SHOT 2023: Ruger’s New Security-380 Lite Rack Pistol
In this SHOT Show 2023 video, Gun Tests Contributing Editor Joe Woolley learns the details of Ruger's New Security-380 Lite Rack Pistol from Paul...
Dan Wesson Specialist 01802 45 ACP
The Specialist was designed for tactical use. There are no forward cocking serrations. It does have an ambidextrous safety. There is no full-length guide rod (FLGR), which may be a plus.
Worrisome Questions From SCOTUS
I am uneasy after hearing oral arguments in the Supreme Court case, Garland v. VanDerStok, and reviewing a transcript from the October 8, 2024 session....