Daily Archives: Mar 14, 2026

Charles Mitchell

10 9mm Pistols That Defined What Shooters Now Expect

Some 9mm pistols fade into collector interest, while others become the measuring sticks for everything that follows. The ones that last usually solved a real problem at the right time: more rounds without a punishing grip, simpler controls under stress, better durability, or a size that fit more than...
James Thompson

7 Pressures Steering Glock Into a Tighter New-Generation Range

Glock built its reputation on consistency. That formula made armorers, agencies, and long-term owners comfortable with a catalog that changed slowly and stayed familiar for years. That is why a leaner product range matters. The shift is not just about dropping slow sellers. It reflects a broader engineering and manufacturing...
James Thompson

7 Handgun Rounds That Often Come Up Short in Self-Defense

Handgun caliber arguments rarely end because the cartridge is only part of the story. Bullet design, penetration, recoil control, and the gun itself all shape what happens when a pistol is used for personal protection. The modern baseline remains simple: a defensive handgun round has to reach vital structures reliably,...