A quick introduction and look at the BUL Armory Link Trigger system for doublestack 1911s.

Canik METE MC9 Prime NC full tabletop and range review with videos, close-up photos, specs, and where to find one.

BUL Armory 2026 TAC COMP full tabletop and range review including how to find one.

Fortic EP1 6moa enclosed dot for the RMS/c footprint.

Alpha Foxtrot AF1911 Attila full tabletop and range review of a possibly dangerous firearm

Launch information about the Derya Arms RAN and RANX Lever Actions

EAA Girsan Witness 2311 CMXX 45acp full tabletop and range review with video, specifications, sources, and pricing.

Canik METE MC9 Prime NC (image courtesy of Canik USA) This is the model I've been waiting for, all of the enhancements we've reported about on the MC9 Prime, but in a carry/defense-oriented non-ported version. The original press release is below, and you can expect a review here soon. "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5-15-2026 West Palm Beach, Fla. — Canik, a leader in high-performance, striker-fired pistols, today announced the latest addition to its popular METE MC9 family: the CAN

A guide to Bushnell pistol optics including the RXU-200, RXC-200, RXM-300, RXS, and RXE

Wilson Combat Bulwark initial release notes and specs.

It appears the Beretta / Ruger battle has reached a temporary ceasefire.

Henry Golden Boy Deadeye complete tabletop and range review with specs and sources.

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The GOA has helped defeat a rule of the un-American Safer Communities Act which put hobbyists, journalists, and grieving families at risk.

Comparison and field test between the Derya DY9, DY9 Gold, DY9 Comp, and DY9 Island

Derya DY9 Comp full tabletop and range review with video, specs, and sources.

Derya DY9 Gold complete tabletop and range review with videos, specs, and pricing.

The number of options can be bewildering, but the good news is the variety makes it possible to choose the right handgun for self defense. Factors such as price, size, caliber, and intended primary application are just part of why there are so many options on the market before even considering personal preferences that a newer or more casual shooter may not have developed yet.

20MAR26 Update on the Beretta-Ruger drama.