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Ready to Strike: The New .38 Special Colt Cobra – Full Review.

Colt Cobra vs. King Cobra: Which One Wins in 2026?

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Colt brought the Cobra back as a soft-shooting six-shot .38 Special, then followed it with the harder-hitting .357 Magnum King Cobra. We revisit the original Cobra review and break down which stainless Snake Gun makes the most sense in 2026.

Deep Concealment - Pocket, Neck, Trigger Gaurd Holsters

Best Pocket Holsters (2026): DeSantis, Galco, Recluse & More

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With pocket carry, there may be some issues with printing, yes, but with the right holster, it’s just a bulge in your pocket perhaps caused by a phone or a wallet or whatever.

Precision CCW Night Sights? The New HD XR from Trijicon – Hands On Review.

Best Night Sights for Handguns (2026): Tritium Picks

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Here are my top five night sights for handguns, in no particular order. Just for the sake of comparison, the sights listed are all for a Glock 19. If you have the proper tools, you can install these yourself, but professional installation is recommended.

The Full Hand Single Stack Glock 43X - My Central AC of Handguns

Glock 43 vs SIG P365 (Plus 43X and Shield Plus): Which Micro 9mm?

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Glock 43 vs SIG P365 comes down to capacity. The two guns are close to the same size: the original single-stack Glock 43 is a hair shorter in height, the P365 is shorter in length, and both are about an inch wide. But the P365 carries 10+1 flush and the G43 carries 6+1. In our [...]

Mini Powerhouse? Meet the Compact Streamlight TLR-8G Sub Weapon Mounted Laser/Light

Best Pistol Lasers (2026): Laser/Light Combos, Grips & More

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We are not too far from the time when most handguns will have lasers as integrated aiming systems. Until then, we will continue to enjoy several types of add-on laser aiming systems, each with various pros and cons.

Kimber CDS9 Review: 1,300 Rounds, No Excuses

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After more than 1,300 rounds and 12 months of regular carry, the Kimber CDS9 has become my go-to EDC. It is accurate, distinctive, and flawless for me unsuppressed, although suppressor testing exposed one weakness worth knowing about.

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Best Handguns for Left-Handed Shooters (2026)

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These handguns aren’t just “lefty-friendly”; they’re designed to let you run the gun efficiently, confidently, and without compromise.

.22 Magnum for Personal Defense – Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Is .22 Magnum Good for Self-Defense? Our Gel Test vs .22 LR

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It seems the armed community is rediscovering the advantages of the small revolver over the pocket auto!

The LCP Max...Even in California

Best Pocket Pistols for Deep Concealment (2026)

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In recent months I’ve dived headfirst into pocket pistols and have attempted to find what works best from small guns.

Chris Reeve Large Sebenza 21: Reviewing the Greatest Production Folder of All Time

Best Folding Knives (2026): EDC, Tactical & Premium

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We’re gun people, but if we gun people are anything, we’re also knife people. And if there’s any tool that virtually every one of us is carrying, it’s a folding knife.