Top 10 Affordable 1911 45 ACP Pistols for 2026
Gun Tests has reviewed hundreds of 45 ACP pistol selections in various configurations over the years.
From those tests, we've assembled the top 10 Affordable 45...
10 Best 380 ACP Pocket Pistols for 2026
Over the years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed dozens of concealable pistols chambered in 380 ACP. The smallest of these sidearms are the subcompact...
Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry B45BA 10100103 45 Auto
The Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry is the least expensive bobtail in the match up, yet it did not disappoint in the long run. The...
What Revolver Should I Buy for Self Defense If I’m on a Budget and...
For budget-friendly, reliable self-defense revolvers, here are the top options worth considering.
BEST OVERALL BUDGET PICK
Taurus 856 (~$300–$380) — 6-shot 38 Special, solid reliability for...
What Pistol Should I Buy If I’m on a Budget and Want Reliability?
Gun Tests not only evaluates firearms for function and performance, we also consider value, that is, the bang for the buck, in every firearm...
Top 10 45 ACP 1911 Pistols for 2026
At Gun Tests, we have tested dozens, if not hundreds, of 1911-style pistols over the years, everything from 5-inch-barrel steel-frame 1911 handguns to 3.0-inch-barrel...
Top 10 44 Magnum Handguns for 2026
If you have never actually fired a revolver chambered for 44 Magnum, your reluctance is likely based upon their reputation for infamous levels of...
The Uncomfortable Truth About Handgun “Stopping Power”
This is a topic with a lot of mythology around it, so here's what the evidence actually shows:
The concept of "stopping power" with handgun...
The Truth About Carrying with a Round in the Chamber
The choice to carry a round in the chamber of your self-defense firearm, known as "Condition 1," depends solely on the individual’s comfort and...
The Truth about 22 LR for Self Defense: Game-Changer or Bad Idea?
The 22 LR is a controversial choice for self-defense. Here's a balanced breakdown of factors to consider if you're wondering if the round is...
Glock 19 vs. Sig P365XL: Is Bigger Better?
Two of the most popular carry guns right now are the SIG P365 XL and the Glock 19, both midsize 9mm Lugers. The SIG...
Gun Tests Ammunition Comparisons (2005-2026)
Here's a compilation of head-to-head ammunition testing conducted by Gun Tests magazine.
Who Do You Want as the Next US AG?
President Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. Many gun-rights groups didn’t like Bondi, who they say came in with a weak 2nd Amendment...
