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Review: Walther PDP Handgun in 9 mm
Walther’s new PDP is set to ride the crest of the personal-protection pistol market.
Guns
Review: Taurus G3 9 mm Pistol
Taurus’ new G3 pistol is literally an outgrowth of its popular, little G2.
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Measurements and Standards for Pistol Shooting
For many, the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ changed the training paradigm.
Double-stack Subcompact Pistols in the 21st Century
Subcompact, double-stack semi-autos still have their place.
Guns
Review: Wilson Combat EDC X9S
For the refined gentleman or woman who seeks the finest in concealed-carry options, the brand-new...
SHOT Show 2020
Ammo
New for 2020: Speer 5.7X28 mm Gold Dot Ammunition
The new 5.7X28 mm Gold Dot load from Speer is the first 5.7x28 mm ammunition...
Guns
Review: Dan Wesson ECP
Dan Wesson is serious about the practical, daily-concealed-carry pistol and it shows in the ECP.
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I Carry
I Carry: Bersa BP9cc in a Safariland Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Bersa BP9cc in...
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DAO Self-Defense Guns: Are They Still Relevant?
While many modern defensive guns have gone for lighter, crisper trigger pulls, there are still...
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Sheriff Jim Wilson
Defensive Decisions: Making & Modifying Personal-Protection Plans
Making split-second decisions is critical in life, but especially so in life-threatening situations.
Gear
Tips
Personal-Defense Skill-Building: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
An experience at a recent training event led one Shooting Illustrated contributor to reflect on...
Tips
6 Essential Practice Tips for a Concealed-Carry Revolver
Compact revolvers are popular concealed-carry choices. But, are your practice habits priming you for failure?...
Gear
5 Useful Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Accessories
Further refine your Smith & Wesson M&P for personal protection with the following five accessories...
Guns
First Look: Ruger Security 9
The new Ruger Security 9 is purpose-built for easy carry and personal defense.
Guns
Review: Kahr CM9 Pistol
The Kahr CM9 pistol provides 100-percent reliability, easily acquired sights and accuracy in a handgun...
Guns
New Concealed Carry Guns for 2017
After a contentious election season in which the Second Amendment was at the forefront, companies...
Guns
New 1911 Pistols for 2017
The 1911 pistol has been developed and improved upon in many different ways since its...
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1911 Finish Options
Don’t wait until your 1911 is finished before contemplating the right finish for your needs.
Guns
Disabled But Not Defenseless
Constitution Arms’ first foray into the firearm market gives those with physical disabilities the freedom...
Guns
Colt Lightweight Commander Pistol
Colt has upgraded the original “carry” 1911, making a good pistol better without overdoing it.
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