Firearm Reviews

Mid-2021 is when our friends at Kimber announced the new Kimber R7 Mako, a 9mm striker-fired handgun in the compact category. Since then, I’ve spent a lot of time with mine both at the range and carrying. I opted for the optics version, because I’m a dot guy now. Before we get started, here are…

Every now and again you come across a handgun that blows your mind away. That’s how I felt when I first shot the new Taran Tactical Sand Viper. The TTI Sand Viper is a double stack 2011 chambered in 9mm. It ships with two 22 round and one 28 round magazines. At first glance, the…

If there’s one thing to be said about Springfield Armory, it’s that they are creating a wonderful lineup of both handguns and long guns. The newest addition to the family is the 1911 EMISSARY 4.25″ 9MM, which is an absolutely stunning piece of engineering. This handgun comes with a bunch of features that you’d be…

There is no denying the Taurus G3C is one of the most popular selling handguns in today’s market. Ask any gun store owner or holster producer and they will tell you the G3C is in high demand. Shooters enjoy the sub-compact size, the single action trigger and the 12 round capacity at a budget price.…

Springfield Armory has done it again, this time with an amazing 1911-style handgun that was built around the 9mm cartridge, providing an amazingly beautiful 3″-barreled 1911 Ronin EMP. The Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin EMP 3″ 9mm Announced today, it’s a 9+1 round take on the iconic 1911 handgun, and they didn’t sacrifice a thing. The…

The micro sub-compact 9mm pistol has become a very competitive market. Ever since Sig Sauer developed the P365, there has been a “race to the top” to see which manufacturer could pack the most rounds in a 9mm magazine. Add to that, optic ready slides, night sights, holsters and modifications, each of these pistols have…

We review the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus. The Smith & Wesson performance center pistols are a cut above. One of the first things we notice about the M&P Shield Plus is how super thin it is. Here’s a list of other notable & features: Flat face trigger for consistent trigger finger placement that…

The micro-compact handgun category is flaming hot, and the options keep coming. The latest release is from Taurus with their Taurus GX4. It’s their first-ever micro-compact 9mm handgun, and it’s something not to overlook. Taurus has stepped up their game with the GX4, and it’s sure to please even those who have shunned the brand…

Last month, Walther Arms announced they created a dynamic new pistol that would offer several modern features that today’s shooters desire in a handgun. Anticipation strongly grew as firearm enthusiasts speculated about the new design. How could Walther top their flagship PPQ handgun? Let’s face it, the Walther PPQ’s design, ergonomics, smoother trigger and shooting…