Best .38 Special Ammo for Self-Defense (2026)
Best .38 Special ammo for self-defense in 2026. Seven loads ranked from short barrels: Speer Gold Dot, Federal HST, Hornady Critical Defense and more.
Concealed Carry
Best Subcompact .40 S&W Pistols for Concealed Carry (2026)
Best subcompact and compact .40 S&W pistols for concealed carry in 2026. Six picks ranked by width, recoil, and capacity, from Glock 27 to Sig P320 Compact.
Best Concealed Carry Gun for Skinny Guys (2026)
Best concealed carry guns for skinny guys in 2026. Eight slim pistols ranked by width, fit, and shootability for lean frames, from micro 9mm to .380.
S&W Model 340PD Review (2026): The Lightest .357 Magnum
S&W Model 340PD review: the lightest .357 Magnum revolver at 11.8 oz. Scandium/titanium construction, the recoil reality, and whether this ultralight snub nose is worth $1,000.
Canik METE MC9 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Best Trigger in a Micro-Compact
The Canik METE MC9 has the best trigger in any micro-compact 9mm pistol and ships with a holster and accessories for under $400. We put 500 rounds through it — full review with live pricing.
HK CC9 Review: Is HK’s New Micro-Compact Worth the Premium? (2026)
The HK CC9 is Heckler and Koch’s first purpose-built micro-compact and their first pistol designed and manufactured in the USA, tested to 750,000 rounds over seven years of development. We put 800+ rounds through it to see if this concealed carry pistol justifies its premium price.
Best 10-Round Pistols for Concealed Carry (2026): Magazine-Limit State Picks
The 8 best 10-round pistols for concealed carry in 2026. Sig P365, Glock 43X, Shield Plus, and more picks for California, New York, New Jersey, and other magazine-limit states.
Best High Capacity Micro Compact Pistols in 2026: Maximum Rounds, Minimum Size
The best high-capacity micro compact pistols pack 10 to 17 rounds into frames smaller than a deck of cards. These 8 picks deliver maximum firepower in minimum size.
Best Concealed Carry Gun for Big Guys (2026)
Big guys can conceal larger, higher-capacity handguns that smaller shooters cannot. These 8 picks maximize firepower and shootability for bigger frames.