Taylor’s & Co. Full Size A1 1911 Model PC2/230006 45 Auto
The Taylor’s gun had a nice Parkerized matte-black finish and checkered wood grips that felt slightly fat in hand.
Springfield Armory Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec PBD9108L 45 Auto
When was the original M1911 adopted by the U.S. Military? As you might guess, the year was 1911, and the first model, the M1911,...
Walther PDP F-Series 4-Inch 2842734 9mm Luger
The grip is the story with the F-Series pistol, and we found the grip is nicely textured and offers an ideal balance of abrasion and adhesion.
Canik TP9 Elite SC HG5610T 9mm Luger
The pistol is supplied with a hard-plastic case. Two backstraps, a standard and extended magazine, mounting plate for a red dot, Allen wrench, a manual, and a credible plastic holster are included.
Shadow Systems MR920 Combat 9mm Luger
Despite there being a bad shortage of 9mm handguns a couple of years ago, in 2023 many well-known brands are reasonably available and are...
SIG Sauer P938 Legion No. 938-9-Legion 9mm Luger
The form of this pistol closely mimics that of a 1911 and, as such, the early versions have nice crisp edges on the slide and frame.
Smith & Wesson CSX 12615 9mm Luger
S&W engineers put some thought into the bottom end of the CSX. Instead of polymer used for the Shield frame, the CSX frame is made of aluminum alloy with a matte-black finish.
Rock Island Armory XT 22 51996 22 Magnum
As tested with an additional magazine we bought separately and a Wilson Combat Slide Lock, the total comes to $614.
KelTec PMR-30 PMR30TACGY 22 Magnum
The PMR-30 has been out the longest of the three handguns and still appears futuristic in profile.
Walther WMP 5220300 22 Magnum
The Walther WMP has received a lot of attention. Walther’s ad campaign stresses a duty to be ready.
Canik METE SFT HG5636-N 9mm Luger
In hand, the full-size SFT has nice balance and grip. The beavertail is extended. The grip girth is manageable for small-handed shooters.
Girsan MC28 SA 390100 9mm Luger
Modular back straps seem to be the norm with striker-fire pistols, and the Girsan provides three options: small, medium, and large. A tool is provided to push out the plastic pin that holds the back strap in place.
