HK VP9 Review: 1,500 Round Test of German Striker-Fired Excellence (2026)
We fired 1,500 rounds through the HK VP9: 0 malfunctions, 2.4 in at 25 yd with HST, 5.4 lb trigger. $699.99 vs the new VP9A1, Glock 17 Gen 6 and PDP.
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Glock 20 Gen 5 MOS Review: 1,000 Round Hands-On Test (2026)
We fired 1,000 rounds through the Glock 20 Gen 5 MOS: 0 malfunctions, 2.5 in at 25 yd. Now sold as the G20 V MOS for $620 vs M&P 10mm and P220.
Best Revolvers for Women (2026): 7 Models for Carry and Home Defense
Best revolvers for women in 2026: Ruger LCR, S&W 642 and Model 60, Kimber K6s, Taurus 856 from $329 and Ruger SP101. Prices, weights and Ruger’s 2026 halt.
What Is the Effective Range of a .357 Magnum? Revolver vs Rifle (2026)
Effective range of a .357 Magnum: 15 yards from a snub, 50-75 from a 4-inch revolver, 100-150 from a lever rifle. I chronographed HST at 1,287 fps.
Best Home Defense Shotgun Under $500 (2026): 6 Picks Tested
I tested 6 home defense shotguns under $500 across 50+ rounds each: Mossberg Maverick 88 Security from $259, Winchester SXP Defender, Stoeger M3000 and more.
Best Competition Triggers for 2026: Pistol, AR and Rifle Drop-Ins
Best competition triggers for 2026: Apex and Overwatch for striker pistols from $57, Geissele SSA-E from $180 and TriggerTech Diamond for AR and bolt guns.
Best Concealed Carry Holsters for Women (2026): Every Carry Position
The 10 best concealed carry holsters for women: Crossbreed MiniTuck from $39, Phlster Enigma for dresses, Can Can Hip Hugger, bra, thigh and purse carry.
Best Range Bags for Women (2026): Functional Bags That Aren’t Pink
I tested 7 range bags for women for fit, layout and value, from the $65 Orca starter to the Vertx COF Light at $179 and a $370 woman-owned American maker.
Best PRS Scopes for 2026: Precision Rifle Optics Ranked
I charted 9 PRS scopes on published elevation travel, and the $800 Vortex Strike Eagle beats the $3,200 Nightforce ATACR. Plus Leupold Mark 5HD and Razor HD.