Smith & Wesson’s first polymer-frame, semi-automatic pistol, the Sigma, was refined into the company’s SD line. As S&W introduced and evolved its popular and award-winning M&P series of handguns, the SD9 stayed on as a no-frills option for those looking for a reliable handgun backed by the S&W brand, and the design won its …

Heckler & Koch is known the world over for iconic firearms such as the MP5 submachine gun and the G3 battle rifle. However, more recently, the company’s VP9 semi-automatic pistol has been stealing some of the spotlight. Since its introduction in 2014, shooters in both the European and U.S. markets have regarded it …

Back in the day, I recall some chatter about issuing short-barreled .44 Mag. revolvers to police officers. This was prior to the massive acceptance of 9 mm ammunition as the dominant defensive-handgun round worldwide. I personally know one rural cop who actually carried a .44 Mag. on duty, but I’m …

Another year has come and gone, and with it so did many important battles in the ongoing fight to defend our Second Amendment rights. These are the top stories of the past year—both good and bad—that we’ll still be talking about in 2024. Constitutional Carry Continues to Spread Earlier this …

The Problem You took an intermediate-level, skill-development class to improve your proficiency with the handguns you use for personal defense, local competitive events and recreational shooting. The instructor emphasized the fundamentals repeatedly throughout the two-day course, especially breathing. You understand breathing is important regarding shooting or any other physical activity, …

Xtech Tactical has just launched a new combination magazine and grip extension for the SIG Sauer P365 family of pistols, called the MTX 365. The MTX 365’s is designed to make the grip area of the gun larger and thus easier to shoot and the standard extension does not increase the …

In business for more than three decades, Anderson Manufacturing has grown into one of the most prolific providers of rifles, components and accessories made right here in the United States. This family-owned business is based in Hebron, Ky., and it offers an expansive selection of AR-15-pattern firearms and the parts to build …

The I Carry video series gives you an opportunity to see what’s out there in the world of concealable defensive pistols. I Carry isn’t just about guns, however, as there’s more to the concealed-carry lifestyle than just a pistol. You need some way to have your sidearm near you when you …

Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and in this episode, we’re checking out the Beretta APX A1 Compact. This is one of the carry-ready models in what’s become an extensive line of handguns, all offshoots of a design Beretta initially developed for the U.S. military. Watch the video above to see …

Steel Challenge has experienced significant growth in recent years and it’s not hard to see why. Banging away at steel plates as fast as you can hit them is reminiscent of the old-time carnival shooting booths and is just plain fun. But, that’s not the only reason for the meteoric …