Best Concealed Carry Gun for Seniors (2026): Low Recoil and Easy Slides
Eleven concealed carry guns that seniors can actually operate, rated for slide-rack effort, with four revolver options and honest .380 versus 9mm guidance.
Concealed Carry
Walther PPK Review (2026): The James Bond Icon, Tested
A hands-on review of the Walther PPK, the iconic all-steel .380 James Bond pistol: the elegant build, the slide bite, the DA/SA trigger, PPK vs modern pocket guns, and whether the heritage is worth the price.
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.
Glock 23 Review (2026): The Compact .40 That Armed America’s Cops
A hands-on review of the Glock 23, the compact .40 S&W version of the Glock 19: total reliability, the .40 recoil, Glock 23 vs Glock 19, unbeatable police-trade-in value, and who should buy one.
D.C. Circuit Revives Lawsuit Over Metro Concealed-Carry Ban
A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit by four licensed carriers challenging D.C.’s ban on concealed firearms aboard Metro trains and buses. The July 2026 ruling turned on standing, not the Second Amendment merits.
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.
CANiK x Radian METE MC9 PRIME: A Factory-Comp’d Micro 9mm
CANiK teamed with Radian Weapons for a factory-comp’d METE MC9 PRIME micro 9mm, with a RAMJET barrel and AFTERBURNER comp, at an MSRP of $899.99.
Springfield Echelon Alpha: A Lighter Echelon Arrives
Springfield introduced the Echelon Alpha, a lighter Echelon. Our honest early look at what’s confirmed and what specs are still missing.
Liberty SPIKE 2.0: A Brass-Cased Defensive Round for .380 and 9mm
Liberty’s SPIKE 2.0 adds a brass case for .380 ACP and 9mm pistols with unsupported chambers. A 55-gr load at ~1,500 fps. Here’s the plain rundown.