The Smith & Wesson Shield and the M&P Compact are both striker-fired pistols from the same family, but they’re designed for different roles. The Shield is a slim, single-stack (in 9mm or .40) built ...

Since Smith and Wesson has begun rolling out their 2.0 line of the M&P pistols, some people have begun wondering if the new model is going to be better than the old one. Hence, some folks will find ...

If there is a pistol category that has been a driver of development and innovation in recent years, it’s been the micro 9mm handguns, which are 9mm pistols smaller than what we would traditionally ...

The best gun for self-defense is always the one you have immediate access to. In the concealed carry world, that firearm is typically a semi-automatic handgun due to its high magazine capacity, ...

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This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Handguns — a category that includes both pistols and ...

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The Glock 17 was introduced to the world in 1982. Though many questioned the pistol’s polymer frame and hammerless fire control system, it has become the most recognized and popular defensive handgun ...

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There are many guns competing for the title as the “best” off-duty handgun for law enforcement. I’m going to talk about one in particular that is right up there with the best of them: the Smith & ...