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
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.
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
Philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” It’s catchy. And so is Churchill’s statement, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Indeed. The Sept/Oct issue of Combat Handguns addresses the history of gun rights and much
As a civilian or law enforcement officer, in a hostile situation, you will likely deal with it via a handgun. What if there were ways to maximize the potency of your personal-defense handgun? Sig Sauer is here to help with their P320 Spectre Comp and P365XL Spectre Comp models. Sig
While rushing through the last hour of the 2022 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range Event, I came across a booth that had quite a buzz around it. Here, Turkish-made handguns were being exhibited, but they were unlike any of the others on the market. I took particular interest
DRD Tactical is a brand synonymous with discreet and reliable firepower. The company’s first release, the Paratus rifle, was designed around the needs of U.S. Special Operations personnel. This precision, semi-automatic take-down rifle could be stored in a briefcase and deployed as needed with great efficiency. DRD Tactical has applied
The FN 502 Tactical is the gun all proper gun nerds have dreamt of whether we realized it or not. It is a beautiful, full-sized rimfire rendition of the storied FN centerfire combat pistols. The FN 502 packs all that is righteous and wholesome about those superlative tactical tools into
