Walther has put its superb Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) platform through countless iterations since the gun replaced the PPQ as the company’s flagship back in 2021—including a substantial overhaul to create the woman-friendly F-Series—but none are more feature-packed than the PDP Pro SD. Available in both full-size and compact (shown) …

To the best of my recollection, the first time I came across a firearm described as a ‘utility gun’ was the Trailblazer Lifecard when it launched in 2017. I’ve thought about what makes a particular model a utility gun several times over the years. I have yet to find a generally accepted …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox for signing the NSSF-supported Second Amendment Privacy Acts in their respective states. The laws will bar the use of a firearm-retailer specific Merchant Category Code (MCC) for banks, credit card companies or …

Real Avid is capitalizing on the popularity of its Smart Bench Block with the release of the upgraded Master Bench Block Pro-Kit. Developed for both the kitchen table for use by a “do it yourself” firearms enthusiast and the bench at a professional gunsmith’s shop, the Master Bench Block Pro-Kit …

If you are even a casual student of history, you appreciate the impact and development of the AK-47 and its’ influence around the world. Even as an observer, you cannot miss the obvious, constant images that surface in just about any armed conflict ranging from civil wars to major fighting. …

Firearm: Glock G9 Gen5 MOS (MSRP: $745) We’ve featured the Glock G19 a few times, and there’s a good reason for that. First, the number of, well, similar firearms should indicate the popularity of this handgun. Much like the 1911, a number of companies have seen the success of the G19 and …

North Carolina manufacturer Del-Ton is known for its affordable AR-15 build components, kits and complete firearms. New for 2024, the company is introducing its first conventional handgun with the DT20. “Conventional” may be a misnomer, as the DT20 has several unique features, in what the company calls “an expertly crafted pistol that …

It’s commonly thought that technological advancements are a primary driving force in firearm innovation and design. Although evolving production methods, materials, propellants and bullet designs certainly play a role, politics are often just as influential in the course of firearm development. A good example of this is the Romanian PSL …

If you’re a fan of 1911s and carrying concealed, you’re likely looking for a model of your favorite style of handgun you can carry every day. Often considered an outside the waistband only gun, with the right holster, 1911s can also make excellent concealed carry firearms. You just have to …

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has announced 36 new configurations of the Ruger American Rifle Generation II, which includes 18 configurations of the new Predator variant. Predator rifles are available in the full Gen II caliber assortment, from traditional predator calibers like .204 Ruger all the way up to magnum thumpers …