Archive for self defense handguns

SIG Sauer P226 Elite SAO

The P226 Elite SAO takes its cues from both the traditional lineup of SIG pistols and the competition-proven X-series, allowing it to serve double duty for competition and self-defense.

September 16, 2013

Beginner Mistakes

Wiley Clapp explains the worst mistakes that most beginning shooters make, and offers solutions.

April 15, 2013

SCCY Industries CPX-2

SCCY has two innovative entrants in the compact, polymer-frame handgun market.

March 18, 2013

Beretta Nano

The Nano is small enough to conceal, yet large enough to shoot effectively.

September 18, 2012

Nine Versus Forty

I clearly remember the press conference where Smith & Wesson’s Tommy Campbell announced the .40 S&W cartridge along with the Model 4006 pistol to fire it. The announcement created such a stir that almost anything “Forty” was a viable product. Like so many things, the .40 was a compromise, an effort to increase stopping power without increasing gun size or inadvisably reducing capacity. Most of those design criteria were pretty well met. But I want to make a couple of points here, and that means putting the situation in context.

September 06, 2012

Breaking in a Gun

As a gunwriter, my ear is often bent with complaints about firearms not working straight out of the box, especially handguns, specifically high-quality 1911 handguns.

August 30, 2012

Smith & Wesson Introduces SD9 VE and SD40 VE

Smith & Wesson has combined value with desired features to in introducing the SD9 VE and the SD40 VE.

June 05, 2012

The Armed Citizen® November 2010

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October 20, 2010

Pistols for Self Defense

Your mindset is most important.

June 19, 2009