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Best Suppressed 9mm Pistol

Best Suppressed 9mm Pistol

We’ve all been there. You’ve picked out a suppressor, but can’t decide on which handgun to attach it to. To make things worse, manufacturers do a poor job of documenting which pistols are suppressor-ready. I’ll do what I can to help, giving you my list of six suppressor-ready pistols, meaning handguns with threaded barrels straight […]

Police Ammo

Police Ammo: What Do They Use?

The difficult job of being a police officer requires purpose-driven ammunition. For this article, we’ve interviewed Officer Mike Perez of the Metro DC police. Perez explains common police ammo, and why there’s been a shift in ammunition choice with ballistic advancements. As you’ll see, police officers share many of the same concerns about ammunition as […]

Police Guns

Police Guns: What Do They Use?

Are you wondering which guns police officers most commonly carry? For this article, we interviewed Officer Mike Perez of DC Metro Police. Officer Perez has been on the front lines of law enforcement work, training, and competition. He reveals the most common firearms police officers carry and the reasons why.  Whether you’re curious about becoming […]

Taurus GX4 Carry

Taurus GX4 Carry Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Taurus GX4 Carry pistol is one of the latest releases from the Taurus brand. This semi-automatic pistol was designed for everyday carry, and the final product directly results from customer feedback. This 9mm handgun features the Taurus Optics Ready Option (T.O.R.O.) for mounting optics (Holosun K-series footprint and similar). It has […]

Smith & Wesson 929

Smith & Wesson 929: Revolver Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Smith & Wesson 929 is not your grandfather’s revolver. It’s a different kind of beast that has the fit, finish, and attention to detail you’d expect from a Smith & Wesson Performance Center model. It comes equipped with a custom-tuned action, a removable compensator, and two extra rounds compared to the […]