Best Triggers for Your Glock 43X: Improve Performance

The Glock 43X is known for its slim profile, reliability, and everyday usability. While it performs exceptionally well out of the box, many owners quickly realize that one of the most impactful upgrades they can make is replacing the factory trigger. A quality aftermarket trigger can dramatically improve control, accuracy, reset feel, and overall shooting […]
Sig Sauer P229: Full Size Carry & Range Performance

The Sig Sauer P229 has a rare reputation: it’s compact enough to carry, heavy enough to shoot well, and proven enough that professionals trusted it for decades. In a market full of polymer micro-compacts and optics-ready everything, the P229 still earns its keep as a do-it-all metal-frame pistol—especially for people who want a “full size […]
Beretta 92X Performance Review & Accessory Guide

The Beretta 92X Performance is not just an evolution of a legendary platform—it is a purpose-built, competition-ready precision handgun designed for shooters who demand speed, balance, and reliability. Built on decades of Beretta engineering and refined with modern competitive shooting in mind, the 92X Performance has become a standout choice for range enthusiasts, action shooting […]
How to Choose the Right Magazines for Your Glock Gen 5

Choosing the right magazines for your Glock Gen 5 is one of the most overlooked upgrades shooters make. While the pistol itself is known for reliability, accuracy, and durability, magazine choice directly affects feeding consistency, capacity, comfort, and overall performance at the range or during training. With dozens of aftermarket options, capacity variations, materials, and […]
CZ Shadow 2: Competition Features & Tuning Guide

The CZ Shadow 2 has earned a reputation as a “ready-to-win” competition pistol: all-steel balance, a controllable recoil impulse, an ergonomic grip shape, and a smooth DA/SA system that can be refined to fit your style. But here’s the truth most new owners learn quickly: the Shadow 2 is not a single setup—it’s a platform. […]
Comparing Shield Plus vs. Original Shield: What’s New?

If you’ve carried (or shot) an original Shield for years, the Shield Plus might look familiar at first glance—same general size, same mission, same reputation for being easy to live with. But under the surface, the Shield Plus is more than a small refresh. It was built to answer the biggest complaint about the original […]
Ruger Max-9 Review: Compact Carrying & Features

If you’ve been shopping for a slim 9mm that’s easy to carry all day—without giving up modern features—the Ruger Max-9 is one of the most talked-about options in the micro-compact category. It’s lightweight, optic-ready on most models, and built around a capacity that makes sense for daily carry. In this review, we’ll break down what […]
Best Concealed Carry Practices With the Springfield Armory OSP

Safety-first, responsibility-forward guidance for carrying an optics-ready Springfield Armory OSP pistol in everyday life. Important: This article focuses on responsible carry, safe handling, training habits, and maintenance. Always follow your local laws, your range rules, and the instructions in your owner’s manual. If you’re new to carry, consider professional training and ongoing practice. What “OSP” […]
Walther PPQ Q5 Match: Competition-Ready Features Explained

If you want a production-class pistol that feels like it was designed by people who actually shoot matches, the Walther PPQ Q5 Match is one of the most “ready out of the box” options in its lane. Competition pistols tend to fall into two camps: “race-ready” builds that are incredible but expensive, and practical production-style […]
Choosing the Right Barrel for Your Glock 17: Performance, Accuracy, and Reliability Explained

The Glock 17 is one of the most widely used full-size pistols in the world, trusted for range use, home defense, competition shooting, and professional applications. While Glock’s factory configuration is extremely reliable, many owners eventually ask the same question: Should I upgrade the barrel? Choosing the right barrel for your Glock 17 can significantly […]