Smith & Wesson expands its Spec series with the Spec Series IV M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact pistol and the Spec Series R revolver.

For decades the FBI claimed the .40 Smith & Wesson was the optimal personal defense round. But the 9mm versus .40S&W battle rages on. (Photo by FBI) Defensive caliber arguments have been going on ...

Springfield Armory and Lipseys have partnered to offer a highly custom 1911 with input from Hilton Yam.

The story of the 9mm vs .45 ACP is kind of a strange one. If you asked even self-described “gun people,” they would likely say that the 9mm is the newer cartridge, and the .45 ACP (or .45 Auto) is an ...

When it comes to handguns, caliber debates are as heated as they are endless. Among these, the rivalry between the 9mm and the 10mm stands out. At first glance, it might seem like a simple size ...

I’m not sure when the first 9mm carbine was assembled, but not long after the cartridge debuted in the Luger pistol, people recognized the benefits of running the cartridge through a shoulder-fired ...

It may seem silly to compare the 9mm to the 10mm. Even if your ballistics knowledge is minimal, you probably know the 10mm is more powerful. The best 9mm loads will push a 124-grain bullet to about ...

When it comes to the .357 vs 9mm, the comparison is a bit like apples and oranges. The two cartridges are vastly different and typically fired from different types of handguns. With a few exceptions, ...

When it comes to selecting a self-defense handgun, two calibers often dominate the conversation: the 9mm and the .380 ACP. Each has its unique strengths and weaknesses, making the choice largely ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: Penetration depth, muzzle energy, wounding capability and pricing are all important aspects of choosing ammunition for self-defense. I’ve been a handgun enthusiast ...