Does Glock’s “Perfection” claim carry over to the 43X? Quite possibly. The Glock 43X and Glock 48 series pistols were an interesting departure for Glock. These larger-than-average single-stack 9mms gave shooters thin but easy handling weapons. While the Glock 43 and Glock 42 gave shooters pocket pistols, the Glock 43X and Glock 48...
Beretta APX: Beretta’s First Striker-Fired Pistol
How well did steel- and hammer-focused Beretta adapt to the polymer striker market? Beretta is a legend in firearms manufacturing, from shotguns to handguns, but the all-new Beretta APX is their first striker-fired pistol. They are known for their high-quality side-by-side, over-and-under, and semi-automatic shotguns, the military contract-winning M9, and numerous double-action pistols....
NEW Taurus GX4 Review
Taurus has entered the bullish high-capacity compact concealed market. The high-capacity subcompact market just got a little bigger with the introduction of the brand-new Taurus GX4 9mm. With two 11-round magazines included, the diminutive-framed GX4 is clearly aimed at the Sig P365, Springfield Hellcat (original and RDP), and Smith & Wesson Shield PLUS...
Cage Match: Shield PLUS vs. Hellcat
Two serious contenders in the high-capacity subcompact world. The fast-growing world of high-capacity subcompact pistols has a new rivalry in the Smith & Wesson Shield PLUS and Springfield Hellcat. Both models used to be far apart but are now apparently training in the same gym. Smith & Wesson defined the concealed carry market...
The CZ P10C – 5 Reasons It’s Better Than The Glock 19
Diehard Glock fans may have a hard time swallowing their pride on this one. The best Glock 19 I ever bought was a CZ P10C. I joke, but we can’t deny the apparent influence guns as the Glock 19 have had on the firearms industry. The success of the Glock 19 is the...
Springfield Hellcat RDP: Full-Size Features in a Subcompact
Springfield has built upon the success of the original Hellcat by adding features typically found on bigger guns. When Sig introduced the P365 in 2018, the concealed carry world stood up and took notice. More like jumped up stunned, really. What was this voodoo magic that allowed 10+1 rounds in a subcompact pistol?...
