13 Best Custom Pistols (2026): Tested & Ranked
We tested 13 of the best custom pistols from Wilson Combat, Nighthawk Custom, Staccato and more. See which hand-built 1911s and 2011s are worth the money in 2026.
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.
Carrying every day? The best concealed carry handguns guide is the one most readers want. For range and home defense, start with the best 9mm pistols, and if you’d rather have a wheel gun, we’ve ranked the best revolvers too. Every best-of list on the site is indexed in our buying guides hub.
7 Best Handguns for Beginners (2026): Tested & Ranked
What is the best handgun for a beginner? get the full guide on rookie pistols, revolvers, semi autos, 9mm, 380, get the full truth here.
8 Best Springfield Armory Pistols (2026): Every Model, Ranked
What is the best Springfield Armory pistol in 2026. Buy a Hellcat, Prodigy, XDM Elite at the best prices here.
11 Best Smith & Wesson Pistols (2026): Every Model Ranked
The 11 best Smith & Wesson pistols ranked for 2026. M&P9 Metal, Model 629, Shield Plus, SW1911, M&P 9mm, CSX, and more with live pricing and honest reviews.
Staccato 2011 Review: Is the Staccato P Worth $2,200? (2026)
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10 Best Cheap AR Pistols Under $1,000 (2026)
The 10 best cheap AR pistols under $1,000 for 2026. From the PSA JAKL to the CMMG Banshee Mk4, these budget AR pistols deliver real performance without breaking the bank.
Springfield Hellcat Pro Review: 1,200 Round Hands-On Test (2026)
The Springfield Hellcat Pro packs 15+1 rounds into a compact frame barely an inch wide. We put 1,200 rounds through it to test if this mid-size carry gun bridges the gap between micro-compact and full compact.
Sig Sauer P365-XMacro Review: 1,200 Rounds With 17+1 Capacity (2026)
The Sig Sauer P365-XMacro packs 17+1 rounds of 9mm into a micro-compact frame barely wider than an inch. We put 1,200 rounds through it to test if this capacity king lives up to the hype.
CZ P-10 C Review: 1,500 Rounds With the Glock 19 Killer (2026)
The CZ P-10 C matches the Glock 19 in size but beats it on trigger, sights, and price. We put 1,500 rounds through this Kansas City-built striker-fired pistol to see if it earns the Glock killer title.