Striker-Fired vs Hammer-Fired for Concealed Carry (2026)

May 30, 2026 by Nick Hall

Striker-fired or hammer-fired for concealed carry? How each action works, trigger comparison, safety differences, and which one fits your carry style.

Walther PDP-F Review (2026): 600-Round Test of the First Pistol Engineered for Women’s Hands

May 20, 2026 by Nick Hall

Walther PDP-F 9mm pistol with black polymer hex grip and optic-cut slide on weathered concrete shooting bench at outdoor pistol range during golden hour with brass cartridges and ear pro and distant silhouette target

Walther PDP-F review with hands-on testing. The first pistol designed from the ground up for women shooters. Shorter trigger reach, reduced slide force, and real ergonomics.

Ruger Security-9 Review (2026): 500 Round Test of Ruger’s Budget 9mm

May 18, 2026 by Nick Hall

Ruger Security-9 9mm pistol review — 500 round test

The Ruger Security-9 brings Ruger reliability to the budget 9mm market at around 300 dollars. We put 500 rounds through it and tested it for home defense and range duty. Full review with live pricing.

S&W M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Duty-Grade 9mm

May 23, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

Smith and Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size duty pistol with red dot optic on a weathered wooden shooting bench at golden hour with a desert range and target silhouettes in the background

The Smith and Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 Full-Size is a duty-grade 17+1 capacity 9mm that rivals the Glock 17 at a lower price. We put 500 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.

HK VP9SK Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the German Compact

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

HK VP9SK review hero — 9mm subcompact pistol on weathered wood bench at golden hour

The HK VP9SK brings German engineering to the subcompact 9mm market with one of the best triggers and ergonomic systems in its class. We put 500 rounds through it. Full review with live pricing.

S&W SD9 VE Review (2026): 500 Round Test of the Cheapest Smith on the Shelf

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Nick Hall

S&W SD9 VE review hero — Smith and Wesson SD9 VE 9mm striker-fired pistol on dark walnut nightstand at 3 AM with SureFire flashlight, mechanical watch, and brass 9mm cartridges

The Smith and Wesson SD9 VE is a full-size 16+1 capacity 9mm for around 300 dollars. We put 500 rounds through it and tested whether the budget Smith deserves a spot in your safe. Full review with live pricing.