PSA 5.7 Rock Review: 800 Round Test of the Most Affordable 5.7 Pistol (2026)
We ran 800 rounds through the PSA 5.7 Rock: zero malfunctions on name-brand ammo, $399.99 on sale. Why the Ruger-57 at $419 is now the closer call.
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Sig P365 for Women: Why It’s the #1 Choice (2026 Review)
Why the Sig P365 fits smaller hands: all five models compared on grip, recoil and capacity, from $499.99. Holsters, ammo and how it stacks up to the 43X.
S&W SW22 Victory Review (2026): Best Value .22 LR Target Pistol
We ran 1,000 rounds through the S&W SW22 Victory: 1-inch groups at 25 yards with SK Standard Plus, from $409.99. Ammo, takedown, vs Mark IV and Buck Mark.
S&W Model 66 Review (2026): The .357 Snub Nose That Still Delivers
We put 300 rounds through the 2.75-inch S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum: 2-inch groups at 7 yards, a 10.5 lb DA pull, about $900 to $1,100. Vs K6s and Glock 19.
Kimber Rapide Review (2026): The Full-House Showpiece 1911
1,200 rounds through the Kimber Rapide 1911: 1.1-inch best group at 25 yards, five stoppages, all before round 400. Every model, real MSRPs, from $1,349.99.
Home Defense with Kids in the House (2026): Safe Storage, Family Plans & Picks
Keep a defensive gun in a home with kids the right way: quick-access safes from $179.99, a family plan by age, ammo for shared walls and four gun picks.
Ruger Max-9 Review (2026): The Micro-9 Value King, Tested
We ran 500 rounds through the Ruger Max-9: 12+1, optics-ready, snappy, from $243.99. Plus the four 2026 models and which one keeps the tritium sight vs P365.
Bul Armory SAS II EDC Review (2026): The 2011 Nobody Talks About
We put 900 rounds through the Bul Armory SAS II EDC, an 18+1 aluminum 2011 for about $1,850: 1.6-inch groups at 25 yards. Vs Staccato HD, Prodigy and 2K11.
Canik METE MC9 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Best Trigger in a Micro-Compact
We ran 500 rounds through the Canik METE MC9 with zero malfunctions. 4 lb 2 oz trigger, holster and two mags in the box, $399.99. Vs P365, Hellcat Pro and 43X.