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Gun Tests Ammunition Comparisons (2005-2024)

Here's a compilation of head-to-head ammunition testing conducted by Gun Tests magazine.

Top 10 Subcompact 9mm Pistols for 2025

The 9mm Luger is a favorite chambering for self-defense pistols, and it's particularly popular in smaller sizes, such as in pistols with barrel lengths...

Snubbies from Smith & Wesson and Colt’s Compete

In the November 2024 issue, Gun Tests shooters, led by Contributing Editor Joe Woolley, tested three outstanding small revolvers. They were The Colt King Cobra Carry...

Smith & Wesson Releases Updated Bodyguard 2.0 Micro Pistol in 380 ACP

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has released the Bodyguard 2.0 pistol in 380 ACP, a major upgrade of the pistol line launched in 2010. Since...

Kimber Releases New Carbon Compact 9mm Pistol

Kimber Mfg. has released the new Carbon Compact chambered in 9mm. The new Kimber Carbon Compact is a larger striker fired gun than its competitors....

357 Magnum Showdown

The 357 Magnum is ballistically superior to the 9mm, but that magnum power comes at a cost, and that is recoil, as the Gun...

SIG P239 40 S&W Pistol Follow-Up Test

In the October 2021 issue of Gun Tests, Contributing Editor Robert Sadowski evaluated a SIG P239 chambered in 40 S&W. We've shot that SIG a...

Taurus Optics-Ready Revolvers are now California Approved

The Taurus 856 T.O.R.O. and 605 T.O.R.O. (Taurus Optics Ready Option) revolvers were added to the California Department of Justice’s roster of Handguns Certified...

Springfield Armory Announces California-Compliant 9mm Pistols

Springfield Armory has launched California-compliant variants of the Hellcat, Hellcat Pro, and XD-M Elite 9mm pistols. Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory,...

Ammo Price Increases Are Coming

Since President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs —...