Sig Sauer HQ in Newington, New Hampshire, has been a busy place for the last several years. Multiple successes with major military and law enforcement solicitations will have that effect. Across the board—long arms, handguns, SMGs, belt-fed machine guns, suppressors, optics, and ammunition—Sig is at the top of the heap
When you think of firearms for combat and defensive purposes in today’s modern age, images of custom-built ARs and tricked-out pistols come to mind. There are all kinds of gadgets and gizmos that you can affix to current weapons to make them look like the next centerpiece of a sci-fi
As sizzling summer ’23 winds down, CH content creators are putting on the afterburners. We are covering the gamut of firepower for everyday concealed carry, LE duty, sporting purposes, and everything in between. And we put it all in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue of Combat Handguns. Concealed Carry and More
There’s no question that compact pistols, AR-style pistols, and AR pistols chambered in different calibers have surged over the last couple of years. In late 2020, with the release of the Ruger 57, there’s also been a resurgence in the 5.7x28mm cartridge. And companies like CMMG and its Banshee Mk4
For as long as there have been handguns there have been holsters. And as pistols have evolved and become more size efficient, so too have their sheaths. In fact, minimalist holsters have kept pace with the downsizing of many pistol platforms and they are equally as effective. Compact Concealment with
My relationship with the Taurus Raging Hunter has gotten progressively more violent over the years. My first introduction to the platform was via its .44 Magnum chambering. The next year I was introduced to it in .454 Casull. And in 2021, it was available in the .460 Smith & Wesson.
Being accurate with a pistol can be a natural gift. However, safe gun handling, range safety, and the effective use of basic skills is a learned behavior. This is why training programs like the fundamentals course from Glock are important for new and experienced shooters alike. Glock Teaches the Basics
Beretta’s APX has been one of my favorite striker-fired pistols since it was first available. I really appreciate its rugged reliability and functionality. So, when Beretta announced the APX Combat, I had to get my hands on one. The Beretta APX Combat My introduction to the APX came while attending
Over the past couple of decades, the ultra-compact .38 Special snub nose revolver has lost a lot of ground to compact 9mm semi-autos for a couple of reasons. Generally speaking, 9mm has typically dished out more energy than standard .38 Special loads. And yes, the compact semi-autos offer more capacity—especially
