One of the main criticisms of the 1911 platform is the (comparatively) low ammunition capacity compared to polymer-frame, striker-fired semi-automatic pistols. This criticism has some validity, of course. Traditional 1911’s use seven- or eight-round magazines, usually in .45 ACP, while the polymer handguns boast 9mm magazines often holding twice that …

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to conduct an evaluation of the Canik TP9 Elite SC 9 mm pistol, which is manufactured in Turkey and imported into the United States by Century Arms. Like other members of the successful TP9 series, this subcompact carry gun proved to be rugged and reliable …

Introduced in 1976, the Beretta Model 84 quickly became a concealed-carry favorite, particularly for 92FS aficionados who were looking to shed some weight. Chambered in .380 ACP, this variant used an uncomplicated blowback-operated firing mechanism and featured all-metal construction, save the pistol stocks. That being said, it earned a reputation for being …

At this time, an injunction blocking California’s enforcement of overly broad “sensitive places” restrictions is back in effect. On January 6, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit “issued an order dissolving a prior order and reinstating a preliminary injunction that prevented the state of California from …

When it comes to finding ways to fail spectacularly at responding to the problem of violent crime, few cities compare to Chicago.  In spite of ample evidence that there are clear solutions to effectively addressing those who are most responsible for the violence plaguing our country, Chicago would apparently rather explore programs probably best …

The mistake happens constantly. More so than with any other firearm, Kalashnikov-type rifles tend to be misidentified. Despite the fact that the world of the Kalashnikov is diverse and complicated, they all tend to be lumped-together and referred to as “AK-47s.” Whenever news coverage from a foreign conflict zone shows militants armed …

One trend I spotted at the 2023 SHOT Show was the increasing popularity of single-action, metal-framed 9mm pistols with double stack magazines. Staccato has built their reputation on that sort of pistol, Beretta rolled out a single action version of the iconic Model 92 pistol, Dan Wesson rolled out the DWX (for real), and Springfield Armory was …

My first opportunity to work with Rossi’s single-shot pistols came along more than a decade ago in the form of the Rossi Matched Pair model. Based on the company’s small bore break-action shotgun, this particular version shipped with one barrel chambered in .45 Colt/.410 bore and a second in .22 LR. Although …

While NRA members made huge strides in 2023 to defend and expand the right to keep and bear arms, 2024 will be an even more important year for the future of the Second Amendment. For starters, the Supreme Court will likely provide more guidance for how it will apply the Second Amendment …

Walther Arms expanded its Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) line in 2021 with a full-size model and a compact version, both of which built on earlier foundations laid by models like the PPQ. Like many of Walther’s recent handgun introductions, at the heart of the PDP was a focus on ergonomics, as we observed in …