Springfield Prodigy Review (2026): The 2011 That Broke the Price Barrier
I tested the Springfield Prodigy, the 2011 that broke the price barrier at $1,196.99: accuracy, the early reliability story, and how it stacks up to Staccato.
Handguns
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CZ Shadow 2 Review (2026): The Best-Shooting 9mm You Can Buy, Tested
I ran 800 rounds through the CZ Shadow 2, the all-steel competition 9mm, from $1,247.99. Trigger, recoil, OR and Compact models, vs SP-01, Q5 Match and 92X.
Heritage Rough Rider Review (2026): The $163 Revolver, Tested
I tested the Heritage Rough Rider, the cheapest real revolver at $162.99: reliability, accuracy, the manual safety, and how it compares to the Ruger Wrangler.
Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS Review: 1,500 Round Competition Test (2026)
We ran 1,500 rounds and USPSA matches through the Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS: zero malfunctions, 2-inch groups at 25 yards. Vs CZ P-10 F, PDP Pro and Glock 17 Gen 6.
Glock 45 Gen 6 Review: 1,200 Round Hands-On Test (2026)
We put 1,200 rounds through the Glock 45 Gen 6: direct-milled optic cut, Gen 6 trigger and grip, 2.5-inch groups at 25 yards, from $620. Vs G19 Gen 6 and P320.
Springfield XD-M Elite Review (2026): High Capacity, Great Trigger
I tested the Springfield XD-M Elite: META trigger, 20-round capacity, the grip safety, now-discontinued 9mm from $552.99. Vs Glock 17 Gen 6, M&P M2.0, P320.
Home Defense for Apartments (2026): Guns, Ammo and Tactics
Apartment home defense done right: the best compact 9mm and revolver picks from $385, low-penetration ammo, drywall test data, lights and barricade tactics.
Stealth Arms Platypus Review (2026): The 2011 That Runs Glock Mags
We ran 700 rounds through the Stealth Arms Platypus, a one-piece 7075 aluminum 2011 that runs Glock 17 mags, from $1,999.99. Vs Staccato HD, Bul SAS II, 2K11.
S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Duty-Grade 9mm
We ran 500 rounds through the S&W M&P9 M2.0 Full-Size: flat-face trigger, grip texture, optic cut, from $575.99. Head to head vs Glock 17 Gen 6, P320 and PDP.