Gun Review: Taurus Curves Ahead
Throughout history, concealed carry has had several connotations—effectively concealed and “just covered,” as when a gunfighter slapped on a duster or long tailcoat and called it good. There have been...
View ArticleExtreme .380: Training With A Compact .380 ACP At 20 Yards
“With that little thing?” the range master asked. I was preparing to engage a plate rack at 20 yards with Kahr’s tiny CW380. “You’re nuts!” There are very few cases where you’d ever need to fire a .380...
View Article3 Polymer-Framed Compacts by Kahr Arms with .380 to .40 Stopping Power
I am a longtime proponent of double-action-only (DAO) triggers on handguns that are used for personal defense. And of the many DAO pistols on market, those made by Kahr Arms are some of the most user...
View Article4 Walther Pocket Pistols For Concealed Carry Protection
Walther’s reputation for building quality concealed-carry pistols began with the company’s first pocket pistol, which was introduced at the turn of the 20th century. Now well into the 21st century,...
View ArticleRemington Announces the Model RM380 Micro Pistol
The following is a press release by Remington Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) today announced that it is offering the Model RM380, an all-metal, micro pistol designed for concealed carry....
View Article8 Subcompact GLOCKs For Pocket-Friendly Security
Small handguns are a staple of the law enforcement armory for plainclothes officers and off-duty personnel, and more American citizens are licensed to carry concealed handguns in public now than at any...
View Article3 Undercover Berettas: Pico, Nano and PX4 Storm
Beretta has been in the business of satisfying the demands of military and civilian firearms customers for almost 500 years. That is a long time for a family-owned business, or any other business for...
View ArticleGun Review: Diamondback’s Deep Cover DB380 Pistol
The Diamondback Firearms Company of Cocoa, Florida, offers a line of subcompact .380 ACP pistols that would be very suitable for concealed carry by licensed civilians and police officers who need a...
View ArticleGlock 42 vs. Glock 43: How the G42 Stacks Up For Personal Defense
Glock’s G42, released in 2014, is a major departure from previous “baby Glocks,” such as the Glock 27. The G42 is truly a compact pistol with concealment as its calling card. Chambered in .380 ACP and...
View ArticleBrowning Introduces Black Label 1911-380 Handgun for 2015
The following is a press release from Browning For 2015 Browning is proud to introduce the Black Label 1911-380 autoloading pistol. This new offering pairs two of John M. Browning’s original inventions...
View ArticleGun Review: Kimber Micro Diamond 1911
Anyone who has perused the gun mags at the local bookstore is aware that for the past several years the hottest items on the CCW market have been .380 pistols. The .380 ACP cartridge was introduced in...
View ArticleGun Test: Kimber’s Micro Raptor Stainless
With the new Micro Raptor, what comes out of Kimber’s Custom Shop is a lightweight, fully tuned, 6+1 capacity pocket pistol that leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. It is the personification of...
View ArticleTaurus M380 Revolver: A Deep-Cover Snubbie
Readers familiar with my writing already know that I’m a revolver man. I cut my handgun-shooting teeth on double-action (DA) revolvers, and, while I own, carry and compete with a wide variety of...
View ArticleA Look at the Cutting-Edge Taurus Curve
As a concept, the semi-automatic pistol dates back to the 1890s. The .380 ACP cartridge was developed in 1908 by John Moses Browning, along with the first semi-auto pistol to fire it, the Colt Model...
View ArticleBersa’s BP380CC: Easy-To-Conceal and Great for Self-Defense
Looking for a compact carry pistol but don’t want the snappy recoil of a .40 S&W? Take a look at the new BP380CC from Bersa. This new handgun has the same external dimensions as its larger-caliber...
View ArticleKahr Expands Value Plus Series With CT380 & CW380 Pistols in Cerakote Tungsten
The following is a press release from Kahr Arms A year ago, Kahr Arms introduced their double-action micro-compact pistol – the Kahr CT380. Following on the success of that diminutive size model, the...
View ArticleUpgraded Beretta Pico .380 Pocket Pistol Now in Stores
The following is a press release from Beretta Beretta is now shipping an upgraded version of its Pico .380 handgun. This version of the model comes with easier operation and a more robust offering of...
View ArticleConcealed Carry Comparison: Ruger LCP Custom vs. GLOCK 42
Bettering one’s self is always a worthwhile endeavor. This practice has been standard operating procedure at Glock since the company’s first model in 1982. And while far from Glock’s original factory...
View ArticleLittle Big Man: Meet the Remington RM380
The release of the RM380 marks Remington’s recent entry into the .380 pocket pistol market. The new subcompact is a double-action-only (DAO), semi-automatic handgun with a locked breech. The company...
View ArticleVIDEO: Remington RM380 Micro Pistol .380 ACP
Remington has just introduced a new pocket-sized pistol chambered in .380 ACP called the RM380. Based on Rohrbaugh’s old R380 design, a company that Remington acquired last year, the 2.9-inch-barreled...
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