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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,...

Kimber Releases KDS9c Rail Model

Kimber has released a KDS9c pistol with a Picatinny rail and ambidextrous safety. MSRP: $1903. The KDS9c Rail began shipping at the end of...

Langdon Tactical Launches Customized Beretta Tomcat

Custom firearms shop Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) has released its version of the Beretta Tomcat, Beretta’s 32 ACP tilting-barrel pocket pistol. “Customers have asked us...

Cosaint Arms Introduces Pricey COS21-Compact 9mm

Cosaint Arms new COS21-Compact 9mm pistol measures 7.3 inches in length, 1.28 inches in width, and 5.6 inches in height, making it one of...

5 Best Handguns for Women’s Self-Defense

Gun Tests Magazine has recently reviewed dozens of self-defense handguns that are suitable for women, but women want to know what other women are...

Walther TPH 22 LR

Our used Walther TPH (Taschen Pistole, Hahn, which translates to “pocket pistol, hammer”) was built out of stainless steel in the U.S. for Interarms.

SHOT 2023: Savage Arms Introduces 1911 Government Model Pistols

Joe Woolley, Contributing Editor for Gun Tests Magazine, interviews John Thomas, Designer for Savage Arms, and learns about the company's new-for-2023 1911 pistols. Savage Arms’...

5 Best 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2024

Over the past two years, Gun Tests Magazine has reviewed more than 25 concealable pistols chambered in 9mm Luger. Of these compact and subcompact...

SHOT 2023: Ruger’s New Security-380 Lite Rack Pistol

In this SHOT Show 2023 video, Gun Tests Contributing Editor Joe Woolley learns the details of Ruger's New Security-380 Lite Rack Pistol from Paul...
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New Shooter’s Guide: You Have Your Concealed Carry Permit – Should You Carry?

Well, you did it. You got your License to Carry, CCW, CHL or whatever they call it in your state. Perhaps you did that...

SAAMI Accepts 30 Super Carry As New Standardized Cartridge

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of a new pistol cartridge for SAAMI standardization. 30 Super...

Worrisome Questions From SCOTUS

I am uneasy after hearing oral arguments in the Supreme Court case, Garland v. VanDerStok, and reviewing a transcript from the October 8, 2024 session....