Firearm Reviews
The Taurus Judge Home Defender: A Qualified Room Broom
The Judge Home Defender seems like a novelty weapon, but as the range time proved, it's a capable weapon. Plus, it's just tons of fun to shoot.
The Ruger LCP Max: A Tiny Terror?
At the time of this writing, the LCP Max can be found in gun shops in the high $300 range. I think this one's worth checking out.
Top 5 Least Favorite Carry Handguns
Throughout my tenure as a gun owner, I've found a few handguns that I'd never again carry. Some were uncomfortable, some were unreliable, and some just didn't work well for me. I've compiled a list of my top 5 least favorite carry handguns. Some might disagree with this list, but to each their own, right?
The Kel-Tec P32 Gen 2: The Ultimate Pocket Pistol
The Kel-Tec P32 is, in my opinion, the best pocket pistol on the market. It's super small, super lightweight, and very reliable. It's controllable and fires a rimfire cartridge capable of penetrating deep enough to stop a threat. The little P32 doesn't get the love it deserves, and the Gen 2 only took a good handgun and made it better.
The 10mm is a versatile cartridge that’s capable of doing things the 9mm simply cannot. That doesn’t mean it’s ideal for everyone or perfect for all situations, but it does mean it’s worth having at least one 10mm handgun.
The Rise and Fall of the .40 S&W
The .40’s fall from popularity was precipitous. Today, there are gun shops where if you want a .40 you’ll have to order one because they don’t keep them in stock, and they won’t even take one in trade because no one seems to want to buy a used one.
Flattop Ruger Blackhawk: Why Ruger’s First .357 is Such a Big Deal
The Ruger Blackhawk is one of the most beloved modern revolvers ever to hit the market. Though it had its fair share of setbacks, collectors and sixgunners still flock to the Blackhawk in droves.
The P32 vs the Tomcat: .32 ACP Shootout
In the gun world, the classic 'you get what you pay for' is a very real thing. Spending extra money on guns and gear often results in obtaining better guns and gear. Is it always true? Well, as they say, "Only a Sith deals in absolutes." How do we know if we don't try? With that in mind, I took out two of the few modern production .32 ACP handguns on the market to see if the price stumps everything.
Walther PD380: An Honest Appraisal
In 2023, Walther launched the PD380, a compact single-stack pistol in .380 ACP. Unlike other guns in Walther's lineup, the PD380 is a retread of the existing PK380. The PK380 kicked off the current trend of modern full-sized .380 pistols some 15 years ago. As a fan of the PK380, I had to get my hands on the new PD380 to see what has changed, what has stayed the same, and whether or not you should spend your hard-earned money on it.
The Grand Power Stribog SP10 A3: On the Range with a Single-Point Sling
When Grand Power introduced the Stribog SP9 pistol, it was considered the hidden gem for sub-gun-sized weapons. It was reliable, compact, and most of all, it was priced well. Now, they are not so hidden and Grand Power is continuing to expand the line of Stribog weapons. Among the newest is the 10mm SP10, built around the same reliable platform as the SP9 but with some improvements. I’ve taken it out to the range multiple times, and it’s performed flawlessly on every occasion. And, thanks to its roller-delayed blowback system, it has very little recoil making it easy to stay on target.