Kel-Tec SUB-SDP: A 9mm That Folds to 10 Inches
Kel-Tec’s SUB-SDP folds to 10 inches, runs Glock magazines and ships as a brace pistol at USD 799.99. Specs, the SBR question, and a 200-unit first run.
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Springfield XD-M Elite Review (2026): High Capacity, Great Trigger
A hands-on review of the Springfield XD-M Elite, the high-value full-size striker pistol: class-leading 22-round capacity, the excellent META trigger, the grip-safety debate, XD-M Elite vs Glock 17 and M&P, and who should buy it.
HK USP Review (2026): The Over-Engineered German Workhorse, Tested
A hands-on review of the HK USP, the over-engineered, torture-test-reliable German DA/SA pistol: legendary durability, the recoil-reduction system, the blocky grip, USP vs VP9, and who should buy the workhorse.
Kimber Micro 9 Review (2026): The Prettiest Pocket 9mm, Tested
A hands-on review of the Kimber Micro 9, the beautiful 1911-style all-metal pocket 9mm: the crisp single-action trigger, the reliability break-in, Micro 9 vs SIG P365, and whether the looks are worth the capacity trade.
SIG P226 Review (2026): The DA/SA Benchmark, Tested
A hands-on review of the SIG Sauer P226, the benchmark full-size DA/SA 9mm service pistol: legendary reliability, a superb trigger, class-leading ergonomics, P226 vs Beretta 92 and CZ 75, and whether the premium is worth it.
Staccato HD P4X: A Steel-Frame, Compensated 2011 Built for Duty
Staccato’s new HD P4X is a steel-frame, factory-compensated 2011 in 9mm aimed at duty and overt carry, not competition. MSRP starts at $3,599.
Ruger Max-9 Review (2026): The Micro-9 Value King, Tested
A hands-on review of the Ruger Max-9, the micro-9 value king: 12+1 capacity, a standard optics cut and a tritium night front sight for around $100 less than the competition.
CZ Shadow 2 Review (2026): The Best-Shooting 9mm You Can Buy, Tested
A hands-on review of the CZ Shadow 2, the all-steel competition 9mm many shooters call the best-handling pistol you can buy: trigger, recoil, variants and the verdict.
FN 509 Review (2026): The Army-Grade 9mm Bargain, Tested
A hands-on review of the FN 509, the Army-tested striker-fired 9mm that out-grips its rivals and sells under $500: reliability, ergonomics, the optics question and the verdict.