Ken Hackathorn News Today

We tested a wide range of 2011s and double-stack 1911s to find the best values, the most accurate shooters, and to crown the editor's choice.

The Mk handguns are evidence that the Navy has great taste in handguns.

This pistol, purchased in 2020, has more than 20,000 rounds through it, giving a good snapshot of the Staccato P's endurance and reliability.

The Super Test from Hardwired Tactical is an awesome way to work a variety of skills on the range with your pistol. Learn more here.

The Test is a classic self-defense drill. Testing recoil control and accuracy, it is a true test of performance. Learn more here.

The Wizard Drill, from Ken Hackathorn, is a low round count test of skills to see how prepared you are for a violent encounter.

Most gun trainers know what they're talking about and don't get into stuff they don't know. Others will run a line of BS just to get your money.

The Wizard Drill, from Ken Hackathorn, is a low round count test of skills to see how prepared you are for a violent encounter.

Upgrading Wilson Combat's Vickers Elite G45 9mm with an Aimpoint ACRO — then training with it.

Evaluating Larry Vickers' new Springfield Armory .45 in his 1911 Operator course.