Springfield Armory has dressed up its compact SA-35 with a polished blued finish, giving shooters another option that blends classic styling with everyday-carry dimensions.
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Springfield Armory Launches Compact 4-Inch Polished Blued SA-35
BY Larry Z Published: October 6, 2026 { 0 comments }Langdon Tactical Launches LTT Steyr ATD Compact
BY Larry Z Published: September 30, 2026 { 0 comments }Steyr built the ATD around a modular trigger system, redesigned controls and an optics-ready slide. It also includes an updated decocker, removable magwell and a 4-inch barrel.
Glock 43X vs Sig P365 vs S&W Shield Plus: Which Micro 9mm Should You Carry?
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: September 1, 2026 { 138 comments }Sig has made the leap into the deep end of the pool to compete with the well-established pillars of the micro market, the Smith & Wesson Shield, and the Glock 43 9mms. It certainly looked and felt good, and it held more bullets than its rival competitors, but looks are sometimes deceiving. The true test is when you put a product side by side with its competitors and see how they stack up. So after a not so patient wait to get the newly popular P365 its time to get down to the range, scales and numbers to see how it does.
Springfield Adds Integrated Tri-Lug Mount to 9mm Kuna
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 25, 2026 { 0 comments }Springfield Armory is expanding its Kuna lineup with a new suppressor-ready model built around a classic tri-lug muzzle.
Staccato’s Lifetime Warranty Now Follows the Pistol
BY Larry Z Published: August 24, 2026 { 0 comments }Staccato owners just received a major warranty upgrade, and the change could make used Staccato pistols more attractive to buyers.
Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches
BY Larry Z Published: August 18, 2026 { 1 comment }Springfield Armory just added its smallest model yet to the double-stack Prodigy family.
9mm vs .45 ACP: Which Is Better for Self-Defense in 2026?
BY Aram Von Benedikt Published: August 13, 2026 { 78 comments }“Trying to stop a bad-guy with a nine mm is like trying to stop a charging buffalo with a twenty-two. Might as well use a fly-swatter”.
Such statements were common when I was a kid, and at the time there was some truth to them. Many experienced shooters, veterans, and L.E. officers still preferred the hard-hitting .45 ACP, (Automatic Colt Pistol) to the 9mm with its smaller, lighter and more streamlined projectile.
FN Reflex Review: The Micro 9mm That Wouldn’t Quit
BY Jeff Cramblit Published: July 11, 2026 { 16 comments }The FN Reflex combines a surprisingly good trigger, .85-inch best-group accuracy, and flawless reliability in a palm-sized carry gun. This little 9mm ran clean, dirty, and gritty without giving us the first problem.
Springfield’s New Echelon Alpha Brings the Modular Carry Gun Crowd in at $599
BY Larry Z Published: May 19, 2026 { 0 comments }The new compact 9mm packs a 4-inch barrel, 15+1 capacity, optics-ready slide, and a $599 MSRP, putting it squarely into the increasingly crowded “do-everything carry gun” category.
Taurus Deputy Dual Cylinder: One Revolver, Three Calibers
BY Larry Z Published: May 13, 2026 { 5 comments }The new Deputy Dual Cylinder brings back that Old West, single-action look, but adds something you didn’t get back then: real versatility.









