13 Best Custom Pistols (2026): Tested & Ranked
Custom pistols from $1,399.99 (Sig P320 Spectre Comp) to a $4,799 Nighthawk President and the TTI Pit Viper: Staccato XL, Wilson CQB, Les Baer and more.
Handguns
Every handgun review, head-to-head and buying guide we’ve published lives here, newest first. If you’re not sure where to start, our best handguns list ranks the top pick in every category, and the handgun buyer’s guide walks a first-time buyer through action, caliber and size.
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Best Sig Sauer Deals Right Now (2026): P365, P320, P226 and More on Sale
Sig Sauer deals checked Oct 29: P365X from $600.99, P320 M18 $649.99, P226 Elite $1,000.99, plus Sig’s current gift promotions and the P320 lawsuit record.
Best Concealed Carry Guns for Women (2026): 8 Real-World Picks
Concealed carry guns for women from $393.99 (S&W Shield Plus) to the P365-XMACRO: Sig P365, Glock 43X, Hellcat, Shield EZ 380, Ruger LCR, Kimber Mako.
Ruger LCR Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Best Snubnose Trigger
We fired 500 rounds through the Ruger LCR .38 Special +P: 0 malfunctions, 3 in groups at 7 yd, 13.5 oz. $569.99 now that Ruger has stopped production.
Springfield Hellcat Pro Review: 1,200 Round Hands-On Test (2026)
We fired 1,200+ rounds through the Springfield Hellcat Pro: 0 malfunctions, 15+1 flush in a 1-inch, 21 oz pistol. $564.99 vs $670 MSRP, P365 XL and 43X.
Best Guns Under $400 for Women (2026): Budget Self-Defense Picks
We priced 8 budget guns for women on Oct 29: Taurus G3c $288.99, GX4 $279.99, LCP MAX $329.99. Specs checked on maker sites, plus street vs list price.
The Best Cheap Guns on Sale Now (2026): 11 Priced Picks
We priced 11 cheap guns at trusted stores on Oct 29: Stevens 320 shotgun $159.99, Taurus GX4 $279.99, Shield Plus $399.99. Live prices plus MSRP vs street.
14 Best Custom 1911 Pistols (2026): Tested & Ranked
Custom 1911s from $1,150.99 on our cards to a $7,495 Cabot. Wilson Combat CQB, Nighthawk President, Ed Brown, Les Baer and 10 more, ranked and priced.
Best Barrel Length for a .357 Magnum: How to Choose (2026)
A 2-inch .357 hit 949 fps, a 4-inch 1,511 and a 6-inch 1,702 in Ballistics by the Inch testing. Here is the right barrel length for carry, defense and hunting.