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 Draco AK pistol is a compact, pistol-configured variant of the AK platform, most commonly chambered in 7.62×39mm. It is designed to deliver the reliability of a traditional AK rifle in a much smaller and more portable form factor. Its popularity comes from the combination of AK reliability, compact size, and high firepower in a … Read more
Glock is widely recognized as one of the most dominant brands in the modern handgun market, known for producing reliable, simple, and widely adopted polymer-framed pistols used by civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel worldwide. Among its .40 S&W offerings, the Glock 22 and Glock 23 are two of the most frequently compared models. This … Read more
The Glock brand has established itself as one of the most dominant names in the compact pistol market, widely used by civilians, law enforcement, and military professionals around the world. Known for their simplicity, reliability, and durability, Glock pistols have become a standard reference point in modern handgun design. Among the most frequently compared models … 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