Pistol & Revolver Reviews

8 Best .45 ACP Pistols (That Aren't 1911s)

Best Affordable Full-Sized Pistols for Under $400

5 Best 9mm & .45 ACP Revolvers

14 Best Service Pistols Of The World

Best 10mm Pistols & Handguns: Go Big or Go Home

7 Best Handguns for Women [Hands-On Guide]

6 Best Concealed Carry (CCW) Guns Under $400

8 Best Concealed Carry Revolvers

8 Best Concealed Carry Revolvers

Revolvers make for excellent CCW weapons...reliable, consistent, and easy to conceal. We've rounded up some of the best CCW revolvers on the market.

[Review+Video] FN 503: Top Tier CCW?

Looking for a super slim sub-compact.? FN enters the ring with its tiny 503 based off the 509. But how does it compare against the P365 and G43?

5 Best New Compact Carry Guns for 2018

SHOT Show 2018 is over...here's our favorite new carry guns for 2018. Stay tuned for in-depth reviews on all the ones we can get our hands on.

5 Best Backup Guns: When All Else Fails

What happens when your main sidearm goes down? Do you have a belly gun for a last ditch effort? We review a few of our favorite backup guns for EDC.

[Review] Kimber Warrior: A New 1911 Era

Looking at getting a Kimber Warrior 1911? We have a review years in the making where we cover accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, pricing, and more.

Best 1911s in 10mm: When .45 Is Not Enough

The 1911 was designed in .45 ACP, but when you need more power than what .45 can deliver - you need 10mm. Learn about why and what 1911s in 10mm we like most!

[Review] Springfield 1911 EMP 9mm: When Nothing Else Will Do

Looking for a concealed carry 1911? We hands-on review the Springfield 1911 EMP in 9mm. Complete with videos, possible upgrades, reliability, and more.

1911 Series 70 vs Series 80: What's the Best?

What's the difference? We go over everything from the safety, bushing, and hammer in the Series 70 and Series 90 1911s to see which is the best for you.

Best 1911 Upgrades & Mods

Find out the best 1911 upgrades to make your gun perfect. We're breaking it down into easy DIY mods, gunsmith required upgrades, and recommended products.

[Review] Rock Island 1911: GI Midsize

Are Rock Island Armory's 1911s cheap but still good? Find out now as we go over fit, feel, accuracy, reliability, and more in this review.

Colt 1911-22 Beginner Gun Review

One of the most fun guns we've ever shot! See how we review the Colt 1911 .22LR in terms of reliability, cost, shootability, upgrades, and more.

The Dumbest Glock Build Ever

We've done a bunch of great Glock builds. Here's what we came up for the absolute dumbest build possible. Check out our monstrosity.

Glock G43X and G48 [Hands-On Review]

The G43X and G48 are Glock's newest models. We hands-on review these two concealed carry contenders for reliability, price, ergonomics, capacity, and more.

[Review+Video] Glock 44: First Legendary .22LR?

Is Glock's first .22LR handgun worth it? We hands-on test the Glock 44 for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, affordability, and more. With tons of video!

Best Glock Upgrades [Hands-on]: Defense, Competition, & Custom

Want the perfect Glock for your purpose...at your budget? We cover upgrades like triggers, lights, slides, grips, sights, and more.

Best Glock 19 Sights (And Other Models)

The Glock 19 is one of the most popular CCW guns but has terrible factory sights. Here's our picks for the best upgrade sights for the 19 and other models.

Four Glock .45 ACP Models to Make You Forget the 1911

If you want .45 ACP power and Glock Perfect, we'll help you choose the perfect model in terms of size, feel, capacity, price, and more.

Gen 5 Glocks: What's New With Our Favorite Gun?

After much waiting, Glock's Gen5 lineup has finally arrived. Check out the brand new Glock 17 and Glock 19 here and see what's new.

Best Glock Triggers [Hands-On Tested]

Want the most accuracy out of your Glock? We bought and tested the most popular Glock triggers out there and choose our best for every budget.

7 Best Aftermarket Glock Barrels [Hands-On]

Building or upgrading your Glock? The barrel is one of the most important parts that will dictate your accuracy. We cover our favorites so you can make the best decision.

Best Glock Magazine Extensions and Basepads: From +1 to +20

Want to up your Glock or PCC capacity? We go over our favorite Glock magazine extensions and basepads from +1 to +20.

Best Aftermarket Glock Magazines: Max Reliability

You can never have too many Glock mags, but reliability is key. Here's a list of the best and worst aftermarket Glock magazines to keep your pistol running smoothly.

Best G43 Holsters [All Carry Positions]

Looking for the best Glock 43 holster for you? We cover what makes a great holster, and our favs for IWB, OWB, shoulder, and women specific ones too.

5 Best Aftermarket Glock Slides [Hands-On]: Looks & Functionality

Looking to dress up your Glock, improve performance, reduce recoil, or even add a red dot? These are the best aftermarket slides to get the job done.

[Review] Lone Wolf Timberwolf Frame

When is a Glock not a Glock? We take a hands-on look at Lone Wolf's Timberwolf Frame that gives you tons of choices in grip/slide size and compatibility.

Faxon Glock Barrel Review: Perfect For Your Next Build

Want your new Glock project to both shoot AND look better? We cover Faxon's new Glock barrels in terms of accuracy, looks, fit/feel, and bang-for-the-buck.

Best Pistol Caliber AR-15 Carbines (That Take Glock Mags)

Got a Glock? Got a AR-15? Wish you could combine the two? You can! Find out what we think and some of our recommendations for these handy (and fun) carbines!

[Review] Sig Sauer P320-M17 (Civilian Version)

The Army chose Sig's M17 for their new modular sidearm. Now you can get your own civilian P320-M17. See if it's worth the changes with our hands-on review.

SIG Sauer P238 [Review]

Looking at getting the Sig Sauer P238 picket pistol? See how it stacks up in our review in terms of reliability, cost, shootability, upgrades, safety, and more.

Sig Sauer Legion P226 [Review]: Finest Sig Yet?

Looking for the best Sig Sauer can do? They took their P226 and added on all the bells and whistles with their Legion model. See our full hands-on review.

[Review] Sig Sauer P365 SAS: Snag No More

The newest P365 is the SAS model which stands for "Sig Anti-Snag." Is it the perfect pocket carry pistol for you? We hands-on review it with tons of video.

[Tribute Review] Sig P239: Goodnight Sweet Prince

One of the best 9mm CCW pistols and now it's gone. Check out our tribute review for the Sig Sauer P239 and why we still choose to carry it.

[Review] Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum Vs All The Things

Need the most powerful production handgun in the world? We hands-on shoot the Smith & Wesson Model 500 in .500 S&W Magnum vs all the dollar store things.

[Review]: Smith & Wesson M&P .45: M2.0 & Shield

Having trouble choosing the best M&P .45 handgun. We cover all the variants so you save time and find the perfect gun for you.

Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory Pistol Review

What makes the perfect learning pistol? One that builds confidence with a low amount of felt recoil. Enter the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory.

Smith and Wesson Bodyguard 380 [Review]

Wondering about the S&W Bodyguard .380 for concealed carry? Check out our full review to see if its really all its cracked up to be.

[Review] Sig Sauer P226: Super Solid

The Sig P226 is almost always on a "best pistols" list. We see if it's worth the legendary hype for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, and more.

[Hands-On Review] Ruger Mark IV 22/45: Sheer Fun

Sometimes shooting can be pure fun and the Ruger Mark IV is just that. We hands-on review it for reliability, value, upgrade potential, and more.

[Review] Ruger SP101: The Tank-Like Snubby

Looking for a NICE revolver in .357 Magnum? Check out our review of the Ruger SP-101 covering reliability, shootability, accuracy, worth-it-ness, and more.

Ruger SR1911 [Hands-On Review]: New Go-To 1911?

Is Ruger's SR1911 worthy of the 1911 name? We hands-on review it for reliability, shootability, ergonomics, and worth-it-ness. See what we find out!

[Review] Ruger Super Redhawk: Big Bore + Big Game

Got an elk, moose, or bear tag you want to fill? Handgun hunting might be for you! One of our favorites is the Ruger Super Redhawk in big bore calibers.

Ruger GP100 Beginner Gun Review

Quickly learn everything from reliability, affordability, shootability, upgrades, and more in our Ruger GP100 Review.

[Review] CZ P10C: Compact Optics Ready 9mm EDC

Looking for one of the best compact 9mms? That's optics ready, ergonomic, reliable, and more? Read on for our hands-on review of the CZ P10C.

[Review] CZ Scorpion EVO 3 S2 Pistol Micro with Brace

Need the tiniest 9mm CZ Scorpion? We hands-on review the Evo 3 S2 Pistol Micro with brace for reliability, ergonomics, accuracy, worth-it-ness, and more.

Taurus 627 Revolver Review

See how the Taurus 627 compares to other revolvers in terms of reliability, shootability, price, safety, upgrades, and more. Hint: not too shabby!

5 Best 9mm & .45 ACP Revolvers

Who needs .357 Mag anyways? We cover the pros and cons and then dive into a few of our favorite 9mm and .45 ACP revolver options.

[Review] Chiappa Rhino 40DS: Current Favorite Revolver

Want a different kind of revolver? How about a futuristic one that has the lowest bore axis possible? We hands-on review the Chiappa Rhino 40DS!

[Review] Colt Python: Truly The Best Revolver?

Is the Colt Python really the best revolver of all time? We hands-on review two of them to see...complete with shooting videos.

Best .44 Magnum Revolvers & Rifles

Need a hand cannon? We cover the ballistics and background of the .44 Magnum. Plus our picks of the best revolvers & rifles out there right now.

[Review] Smith & Wesson Model 686+

I never liked revolvers until the Smith & Wesson 686. Check out my review on the S&W's reliability, shootability, upgrades, safety, and more.

[Review] Kimber K6s: Worth It

Looking for a primary or backup revolver? The Kimber K6s outperforms its price point in our review of its reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, and more.

[Review] Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight: Go-To Snubbie?

Looking for a snub-nosed revolver in .38 Special as a backup gun? We hands-on review the popular S&W 642 Airweight for reliability, shootabily, and more.

[Review] Ruger Super Redhawk: Big Bore + Big Game

Got an elk, moose, or bear tag you want to fill? Handgun hunting might be for you! One of our favorites is the Ruger Super Redhawk in big bore calibers.

[Review] Ruger SP101: The Tank-Like Snubby

Looking for a NICE revolver in .357 Magnum? Check out our review of the Ruger SP-101 covering reliability, shootability, accuracy, worth-it-ness, and more.

[Review] Colt King Cobra: Return of a Triumphant Serpent

Colt's snake guns are back. How does the King Cobra fare? We hands-on test it for reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, value, and more.

[Review] Remington Model 1858: Uberti Reproduction

The old West may have been won with the Peace Maker, but there are DOZENS of other outstanding firearms that helped! The Remington 1858 is just one!

[Review+Video] Heritage Arms Rough Rider 16" .22LR: Dumb & Fun

Sometimes you just want a fun gun. We hands-on review the Heritage Arms Rough Rider 16" .22LR Revolver for everything important and it comes out a winner.

Taurus 627 Revolver Review

See how the Taurus 627 compares to other revolvers in terms of reliability, shootability, price, safety, upgrades, and more. Hint: not too shabby!

3 Best Bond Arms Derringers [Hands-On]

Bond Arms is the premier derringer manufacturer but they have a lot of models. We've hands-on shot a bunch of them and these three are our favorites.