Firearm Reviews

“Brandon, WHEN are you going to do the Glock 43 review? What’s the hold-up?!” In anticipation of the G42 last year, we were the first in the world to provide everyone with a review. So, what the heck happened this year with the G43? In a nutshell, it’s all my fault. And maybe a little…

We recently posted a review of the Smith & Wesson Airweight J-frame, a very popular revolver for concealed carry. Today we take a step up in both power and weight, and turn our attention to the Ruger SP101 in .357 Magnum. The SP101 is offered in .357, .38 Special +P, and .22 LR. While the…

When it comes to selecting a firearm for personal use, whether it be concealed carry, home protection, or just something to enjoy out at the range; a lot of factors can be considered during the selection process. One firearm that tends to be trending these days and preferred by most serious shooters is the Glock.…

S&W Model 36 Chiefs Special One point we have made here at Concealed Nation is that if you choose to carry, you should carry every day and everywhere (except for locations where carry is prohibited, of course). Our ability to abide by that rule depends somewhat on the size and weight of our chosen firearm.…

H&K USP .45 Compact Variation 1, DA/SA with Safety, right-handed. Many of the popular self-loading pistols available today are commercial versions of military sidearms. The H&K USP (Universal Self-Loading Pistol) was designed as an outgrowth of H&K’s response to the US SOCOM (Special Operations Command) “Offensive Handgun Weapons System” program, launched in 1991. H&K submitted the…

The matter of concealed carry can be one filled with many variables. One particularly troublesome decision one has to make can be as important as the decision to carry itself; and that is, what firearm to decide to carry. I myself decided on a Beretta PX4 Storm Compact, however someone I know (and often mention…

Everything about the SIG Sauer P229 is professional and uncompromising. This is the sidearm of the plainclothes division of the US Secret Service, the officers who guard the President. The Federal Air Marshal Service uses the 229, as do the State Police forces of Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Delaware. Other Law Enforcement agencies too numerous…

The Browning Hi-Power has a special appeal for me. The slim, sculpted slide and gracefully curved backstrap look simply great. The grip seems to fit my hand perfectly. The Hi-Power points just where I want it to. The gun has been around since 1935, has served in the armed forces of over 50 countries, and is still…

I pride myself on being an avid researcher when it comes to purchasing a new firearm or other related equipment. When it came time for me to decide which firearm I’d be investing in for every day carry, I knew I had my work cut out for me. I bounced around from Smith and Wesson,…