Browning Hi-Power 1979 9mm Luger
In this day of polymer-frame striker-fired pistols stamped out by the thousands, there is still a place for customized handguns, made with skill and...
Guncrafter Industries Executive CZ 75B 9mm Luger
In this day of polymer-frame striker-fired pistols stamped out by the thousands, there is still a place for customized handguns, made with skill and...
Taurus Is Getting Busy with New Guns in 9mm, 22, 460
The Taurus GX4 is a new micro-9mm pistol that is built on a stainless frame with a polymer grip. It is only 1 inch...
Springfield Ronin Operator PX9120L 45 ACP
Gun Tests Grade: A- OUR PICK$740Some refer to the Springfield Ronin Operator as a “Retro” gun. If so, the Ronin Operator is reminiscent of...
Tisas 1911 Duty SDS Imports 45 ACP
Gun Tests Grade: B Best Buy$449The Tisas Duty is an upgraded version of the GI pistol offered by the Turkish maker, Tisas, and it’s...
Metro Arms MAC Bobcut 1911 Deep Blue 45 ACP
Gun Tests Grade: A-$902Because this is a modern pistol intended for personal defense, we matched it up against the flashy Ronin. This gave us...
Kimber Custom LW 37000597 45 ACP
Gun Test Grade: A-$709Kimber hit the ground running with a pistol that covered many custom features previously found only on expensive custom items. While...
Tisas Regent BR9 9mm Luger
Gun Tests Grade: A-$558We understand why FN/Browning discontinued the famous Hi-Power handgun: It simply became too expensive to compete in the current market. The...
Zenith Tisas ZiG PCS9 9mm Luger
The majority of the Tisas 9mm Commander handguns we viewed on line were illustrated with checkered wooden grips. When ours arrived, it had G10 grips, which may be something of a bonus.
Ruger SR1911: No. 6722, 9mm Luger
Gun Tests Grade: A (Our Pick)$775This model of the Ruger SR1911 is the most expensive compared to other pistols we tested. As such, we...
Citadel M1911A1-CS CIT9MMCSP 9mm Luger
Gun Tests Grade: B (BEST BUY)$479The Citadel 9mm is a 1911 type that operates in the same manner as the Ruger and the Tisas...
Smith & Wesson SW1911 Pro Series 178020
Gun Tests Grade: A-
$1249
Our Smith & Wesson Pro Series uses a black finish on a stainless-steel slide, but the frame is scandium. The three-dot...
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....