Walther PP .380 ACP Review: Is This Classic Still Worth Buying?
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TFB Behind the Gun #227: Earle Pope w/ Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing
On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Earle Pope, founder and owner of Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing, a brand-new company out of Brevard, North Carolina, that made quite a splash at GunCon 2026. Chestnut Mountain caught a lot of attention at the...
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus Optics Ready 9mm – $369.99
The Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus Optics Ready 9mm is on sale for $369.99 at Palmetto State Armory. This micro-compact carry pistol includes 10-, 13-, and 15-round magazines, giving buyers a strong concealed carry setup right out of the box.
Supercharging the Hellcat RDP
When launched, the Hellcat RDP came with enough upgrades to make it look like a custom pistol right from the factory. Nevertheless, the gun can be further accessorized to enhance its abilities as a self-defense pistol or as a fun shooter on the range. In this article, I introduce you to a number ...
The Shooting Paradox: Slow Down to Speed Up
When I was a teenager, the misconception I had about professional racing was that the trophy would go to the most powerful car, or perhaps the most aggressive driver. It was in the mid-90s that a number of racing games hit the market that tried to simulate the physics and details of motorsports a...
TFB Behind the Gun #226: Jeremy & Drew of One Horse
On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Jeremy Hammons and Drew Markel, the founder and co-owner of One Horse , a brand-new 100% American-made AR-15 manufacturer out of Brownstown, Indiana, with a little bit of pedigree from Anderson Manufacturing, ...
White Light-Laser Combos: Was I Wrong?
Back in the 1990s, it was widely predicted that laser sights might very well be the next “big thing” in handguns utilized for personal defense. The first successful laser sight was invented by Dr. John Matthews — founder of famed SureFire — some years before, but it wasn’t quite ready f...
Phlster Introduces Enigma Micro For Pocket Pistols
PHLster is best known for its Enigma holster platform, which does not require a belt. There is now an even smaller version for use with micro-sized handguns. The Enigma Micro scales down the setup for use with guns like the S&W Bodyguard 2.
FN Reflex Review: The Micro 9mm That Wouldn’t Quit
This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. FN Reflex Review: The Micro 9mm That Wouldn’t Quit The FN Reflex combines a surprisingly good trigger, .85-inch best-group accuracy, and flawless reliability in a palm-s...
TFB Behind the Gun #225: Safariland IncogXS w/ Dave Higginbotham
In this episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm pleased to welcome back Dave Higginbotham , Product Marketing Manager at Safariland , for a conversation centered on the brand-new IncogXS, the latest holster to come out of the ongoing Safariland and Haley Strategic Partners collabor...