12 Cheaper, Better Glock Alternatives (2026)
12 cheaper, better Glock alternatives for 2026. PSA Dagger, Canik TP9, CZ P-10 C, S&W M&P 2.0, and more ranked with live pricing.
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Glock 48 Review: The Slimline 9mm That Changed Concealed Carry (2026)
Hands-on Glock 48 review after 2,000+ rounds of testing. Full specs, accuracy data, Shield Arms S15 magazine results, scorecard, and the best current prices.
Glock 19 Gen 5 Review (2026): 2,000 Round Hands-On Test
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Glock 19 Gen 6 Review: 1,200 Round Hands-On Test (2026)
The Glock 19 Gen 6 has been on shelves since January 2026. After 1,200 rounds, here is what actually changed from the Gen 5 and whether it is worth the upgrade.
Cabot Apocalypse 2.0: A $8,495 Damascus-Slide 1911
Cabot’s Apocalypse 2.0 1911 brings a hand-forged Damascus slide in 9mm or .45 ACP. MSRP $8,495, only 50 built in 2026. Specs, accuracy, and who it’s for.
$3 Million Custom 1911: Cabot Stellar Fusion
The $3 million Cabot Stellar Fusion is a custom 1911 made from a meteorite. Meet the most expensive custom handgun ever…
Colt 1911 Government Review (2026): The Original, Tested
The Colt 1911 Government is the original .45 from the company that invented it. 400 rounds through one, Series 70 vs 80 settled, and an honest look at what $800 buys against a Springfield at $604.
Springfield Armory 1911 Defender Review: 847 Rounds Tested (2026)
Springfield calls it the Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec, PBD9108L, at $725 MSRP. Palmetto State Armory calls the same SKU the Defender. Same gun, $80 apart. 847 rounds through one, and what it is actually worth.
PSA 1911 Review: 1,000 Round Test of the Budget .45 (2026)
A 1,000-round test of the PSA 1911 Premium .45 ACP. Forged slide, crisp trigger, Novak-pattern sights, and a $599.99 list price. One catch: PSA has it marked out of stock, so we name four you can buy today.