Review

The FN 545 is FN’s high-capacity, optics-ready .45 ACP. We put 600 rounds each through an FN 545 MRD and a Tactical, priced every model and compared it with the Glock 21 V MOS, Smith and Wesson M&P45 M2.0 and FN 509.

The 17 classic European pistols collectors and shooters want most, from the Luger and Walther PPK to the Hi-Power, CZ 75 and Radom, with live prices.

The Savage 1911 is a forged stainless Government model in .45 ACP or 9mm. We put 600 rounds each through a .45 rail model and a 9mm two-tone, priced all 12 versions and compared it with the Springfield Garrison, Colt Series 70, Ruger SR1911 and Tisas 1911A1.

The 18 grail guns shooters and collectors dream of, from the Colt Python and SIG P210 to the Korth, HK P7 and Singer 1911, and what each costs today.

Walther P38 buyer’s guide for 2026: real sold prices by maker and condition, ac, byf and cyq codes decoded, P38 vs P1, the +P question, and how it shoots.

The Shadow Systems XR920 puts a compact slide on a full-size 17-round frame. We put 800 rounds through an XR920 Elite and 400 through an XR920 LE, priced every model and compared it with the Glock 45 Gen 6 and Glock 19X.

The Charter Arms Pathfinder is Charter’s eight-shot .22 revolver. We put 400 rounds each through a 2 in. Pathfinder and a 4.2 in. Target Pathfinder, priced every model and compared it with the Taurus 942, Smith and Wesson 317 and Ruger Wrangler.

Mauser C96 Broomhandle buyer’s guide for 2026: real sold prices by variant, how to spot a fake Red 9, the Tokarev ammo question, and what it’s like to shoot.