Home Defense on a Budget (2026): Complete Setup Under $1000
Home defense on a budget in 2026. Complete setup under 1000 dollars including gun, ammo, safe, light, and training.
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.
Best Guns for Small Hands (2026): 10 Pistols That Actually Fit
The 10 best guns for small hands in 2026. Compact grips, short trigger reach, and easy slide manipulation. Real picks for shooters with smaller hands.
S&W Bodyguard 2.0 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the New Pocket .380
The Smith and Wesson M&P Bodyguard 2.0 is a complete redesign with 10+1 capacity and a striker-fired trigger. We put 500 rounds through it and tested it as a pocket carry gun. Full review with live pricing.
PSA Dagger vs Glock 19 Gen 6: Is the $299 Clone Half the Gun? (2026)
USA Gun Shop is reader-supported. When you buy through links on this page we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Our editorial picks are independent and based on hands-on testing, not commission rates. The PSA Dagger costs $299. A Glock 19 Gen 6 costs around $745 once you walk it … Read more
Can a .357 Magnum Kill a Bear? The Realistic Assessment (2026)
Can a .357 Magnum kill a bear? Yes, but with caveats. Black bears vs grizzlies, best hard-cast loads, barrel length requirements, and how .357 compares to .44 Magnum and 10mm for bear country.
Is a .357 Magnum Good for Home Defense? Pros, Cons & Best Loads (2026)
Is a .357 Magnum good for home defense? The over-penetration reality, why most owners should load .38 Special +P at home, best defensive loads, and which revolvers work best for bedside duty.
Nighthawk Custom Alpha Hawk Revealed
Nighthawk Custom has unveiled the Alpha Hawk, a beautifully intricate concealed carry 1911 chambered in 45 ACP with a $5,199.99 price tag.
Al Capone’s ‘Sweetheart’ Colt 45 Expected to Sell for $2 Million
Sweetheart, Al Capone’s Colt 1911 45 ACP, is going up for auction. If you have $2 million lying around, it could be yours!
14 Guns That Changed the World: The Most Influential Firearms in History
The 14 most influential firearms in history, from the Charleville musket that won American independence to the Glock that rewrote the handgun industry. How each gun changed warfare, politics, and civilization.