Best Caliber for Women’s Self Defense: .380 vs 9mm vs .38 Special
.380, 9mm or .38 Special? In our gel test Critical Defense .380 went 13.24 in while HST .380 never opened. Recoil for 4 carry guns, plus live ammo prices.
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Taurus G3C Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Cheapest 9mm Worth Carrying
Taurus G3C review after 500 rounds: 12+1, three mags, $259.99 to $304.99, no recall found, and why the PSA Dagger now costs the same. Specs, fixes, rivals.
Mossberg Maverick 88 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Best Budget Shotgun
Mossberg Maverick 88 review after 500 rounds: a Mossberg 500 action for $243.99, about $124 less than a 500. Specs, ammo log, vs Nova, SXP and Stevens 320.
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II Review: 1,000+ Round Test (2026)
S&W discontinued the M&P15 Sport II. Our 1,047-round review: zero malfunctions, 3 MOA, Armornite barrel, and why a $699 Sport III or used Sport II.
Walther PDP Review: 1,500 Round Hands-On Test (2026)
Walther PDP review after 1,500 rounds and zero malfunctions: the 18+1 Full Size for $598.49, every PDP from $699 Standard to Steel Frame Match, best red dots.
Ruger LCP MAX Review (2026): 500 Round Pocket Carry Test
Ruger LCP MAX review after 500 rounds: 10+1 in 10.6 oz for $329.99, the new 13+1 Magpul models, and which Manual Safety guns Ruger wants back.
John Wick Canik TTI Combat: Review (2026)
Canik TTI Combat review after 1,000 rounds: the Taran Butler Canik is 18+1, 29.5 oz, $999.99 list and $900 at Midway. Specs, box contents, fixes.
Colt Python Review (2026): Is the King of Revolvers Worth $1,699?
Colt Python review after 1,200 rounds and zero malfunctions: all 19 models for 2026, blued is back, and new Pythons start at $1,119.99. Vs 686 Plus and K6s.
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus Review: 1,500 Round CCW Test (2026)
M&P Shield Plus review after 1,500 rounds and zero malfunctions: 13+1 in a 17.9 oz, 1.1-inch frame for $393.99. Optics Ready, PC, P365 XL and 43X compared.