What Gun Should I Buy If I Want an Affordable Concealed-Carry 9mm?
Picking a carry handgun is a daunting task, what with all the brand choices and price disparities. So we've pulled together summaries of some...
What Gun Should I Buy for Concealed Carry in 2026?
Gun Tests writers get asked this question all the time — What Gun Should I Buy for Concealed Carry? — and answering it is...
Best 38 Special Revolvers for 2026
What are the best 38 Special revolvers for concealed carry? Gun Tests shooters have fired dozens of these guns head to head over the...
What Gun Should I Buy for Concealed Pocket Carry?
Pocket carry is a legit concealment method, especially for compact/subcompact revolvers and small semi-autos. Here's what matters most:
The pocket holster is non-negotiable. Never carry...
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...
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.
Five Top Used 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2026
Over the past five years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 25 concealable pistols chambered in 9mm Luger. Of these compact and subcompact...
We Shouldn’t Need A Reminder
I want to remind Gun Tests readers about how important it is to secure our firearms from the curious, the inept, and the deranged. Just...
