The Smith & Wesson Model 60 holds a unique place in firearm history as the first commercially produced stainless steel revolver, introduced in 1965. At a time when most handguns were still made from blued carbon steel, the Model 60 represented a major shift toward durability, corrosion resistance, and practical everyday carry use. The Model … Read more
The PSA Rock 5.7 is Palmetto State Armory’s entry into the growing 5.7x28mm handgun market. Designed as a modern striker-fired pistol with high capacity and optics-ready capability, the Rock was developed to provide shooters with a more affordable alternative to premium 5.7 platforms such as the FN Five-seveN. Before the release of the PSA Rock, … Read more
The Glock 19 and Glock 21 are two of the most widely recognized handgun platforms in the Glock lineup, each representing a different philosophy in modern defensive pistol design. The Glock 19 is a compact 9mm “do-it-all” defensive pistol, widely regarded as one of the most versatile handguns ever produced due to its balance of … Read more
The comparison between the Glock 19 and Glock 19X remains one of the most discussed topics in the handgun world, largely because both pistols represent different approaches to the same core mission: reliable, striker-fired 9mm performance. Glock’s dominance in the modern polymer pistol market has made these two models benchmarks for both civilian and professional … Read more
The Franklin Armory CA320 exists as a direct response to California’s strict handgun roster laws, which significantly limit the availability of modern semi-automatic pistols. Over time, these restrictions have created a gap between what is legally available in California and what is considered standard in the broader U.S. handgun market. At the same time, demand … Read more
The CZ P-10C, introduced in 2017 by CZ (Česká zbrojovka), marked the company’s serious entry into the striker-fired polymer pistol market. At the time, the compact handgun space was already dominated by established platforms like the Glock 19, but CZ aimed to deliver a more refined shooting experience with better ergonomics and a superior factory … Read more
The Staccato P is a full-size, double-stack 2011-style pistol designed to bridge the gap between classic competition-grade 1911 platforms and modern duty handguns. It represents one of the most significant evolutions in the “2011” category, combining high-end performance with real-world defensive usability. Originally engineered for serious shooters, law enforcement professionals, and concealed carry users who … Read more
The Springfield XD-M Elite series has become one of the most respected striker-fired handgun platforms among modern shooting enthusiasts. Built to offer improved ergonomics, enhanced trigger performance, and optics-ready versatility, the XD-M Elite lineup appeals to concealed carriers, home defenders, competitive shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Springfield Armory refined the original XD-M design with modern … Read more
The SIG Sauer P320-XTEN represents a major evolution of the SIG Sauer P320 platform, expanding it into the powerful 10mm Auto category. Built on the modular P320 architecture, the XTEN is designed to deliver higher energy performance while maintaining modern ergonomics and reliability. The purpose of the XTEN is to bridge the gap between a … Read more
The SIG Sauer P320 M17 is the civilian version of the U.S. military’s standard service pistol, originally adopted under the Modular Handgun System (MHS) program to replace the long-serving Beretta M9. It represents SIG’s entry into a modern, modular, striker-fired duty handgun designed for military, law enforcement, and civilian defensive use. Chambered in 9×19mm, the … Read more