Top 10 Concealed-Carry Holsters for 2026
The concealed-carry holster should be chosen as carefully as the carry gun or defense load. There isn’t a shortage of manufacturers and custom makers,...
Top 10 Holster Choices for Various Carry Situations in 2026
Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed hundreds of holsters over the last few years, involving all the major types and price points. In this listicle,...
Gun Tests Master Index 1989 to 2025
2025 HANDGUNS
Issue Date
AMT DAO Back-Up 40 S&W (GT Classic)
Feb 2025
Astra A-100 45 ACP (GT Classic)
Dec 2025/Jan 2026
Auto-Ordnance General (GT Classic)
Mar 2025
Bersa Thunder...
Best Guns & Gear of the Year
Toward the end of each year, I survey the work R.K. Campbell, Robert Sadowski, Tracey Taylor, and Joe Woolley have done in Gun Tests,...
We Compare Nine Chest Holsters For Outdoors and Tactical Use
While most of our previous holster tests have involved personal defense and concealed carry gear, in this report we are looking at holsters usually...
Shotgun Slug Accuracy Testing
The shotgun slug enjoys an enviable reputation for its effect on targets. The problem is accuracy. Many shotgun and slug combinations are little, if...
Gunowners’-Rights Groups File Suit Against New Jersey Suppressor Ban
On July 18, 2025, a coalition of six gunowners'-rights organizations filed a joint federal lawsuit in the District of New Jersey challenging the state...
New Shooter’s Guide: Tricks for Better Gun Maintenance
Every gunsmith has secrets he would never share with a competitor. Here are a few you can claim as your own (but don’t tell anyone else).
Benefits of a Gun Lock Box
Knowing how to securely store firearms when not in use, at home or during transit, is one of the most important aspects of owning...
