The market for polymer striker-fired handguns is vast and diverse, catering to a wide range of preferences and needs. While naysayers contend they are all just versions of each other with no real differences, that’s not entirely true. Sure, there are similarities, primarily in basic function and look, but just like all 1911s share...
There comes a time when a good thing has to end. Often, something better has come along that makes the old obsolete. The new is better, or at least everyone involved hopes it is. Such is the case with the Springfield Armory XD full-size series that is being phased out and replaced by the...
The word Taurus can be quite controversial in the gun world. At its mention, a million fans and a million haters will flock to the internet to express their opinion. If you can say one thing about the brand, it’s that market opinions are strong. My opinion of Taurus hasn’t ever been that great....
Introduction: Revolvers vs. Semi-Automatic Pistols – Which is Right for You? As an avid firearm enthusiast and the founder of GunMade.com, I’ve had my fair share of experience with both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols. These two types of handguns are quite different in design, capacity, and operation, but each has its own unique set...
The Beretta APX A1 is a full-size, optic-ready, 9mm polymer frame handgun that should be on everyone’s radar for future investment. Beretta boasts that the APX A1 is “the ultimate convergence of Form, Function, and Fortitude,” and I agree. Specifications Model Name: APX A1 Full Size Frame Material: Polymer Action: Striker-fired Caliber: 9mm Barrel...
I have been a fan of Smith and Wesson M&P handguns since I started shooting. The first handgun I purchased was the SD9 VE (not an M&P). I purchased my first M&P shortly after that when I decided to get into competition shooting. When I saw that S&W released a M&P metal series version...
