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Sub-compact size and 9mm ammo capacity come together in the high-value, optic-ready Ruger Max-9 pistol. (Mark Fingar photo) The Days of Companies Simply being able to chop off the bottom third of a pistol’s grip, shorten the magazine and call it a “new subcompact model” are over. These days, any new subcompact developed in response to evolving demands requires a fresh design to stand a chance at success in this competitive category. The Ruger Max-9 has a retail price of $499 and a magazine capacity of either 10 or 12 rounds of 9mm. Other subcompacts in this scene include the Glock 43X M...

Savage Arms 110 Bear Hunter Review Lessons from an Alaskan grizzly: Trekking the last frontier with Savage Arms' New 110 Bear Hunter. (Mark Fingar photo) March 10, 2021 By Tom Beckstrand When I was young, I read every gun magazine I could get my hands on. My favorite hunting articles were the ones set in Alaska. Even from a young age, I thought the remote grandeur of the state made it ideal for an adventurous hunter. To add, my young mind thought hunting grizzly bears in Alaska would be the most exhilarating pursu...

An introduction to three distinct two-­tone Model 1911s from Colt. (Mark Fingar photo) February 24, 2021 By Keith Wood There are no shortage of M1911 makers but, for more than a century, Colt has been the standard by which other companies’ products are compared. Colt isn’t resting on its history, though. The epochal Hartford, Connecticut firm’s offerings continues to evolve to meet the needs of shooters. Colt’s current catalog of Model 1911s is arguably the most diverse ever with 57 different variations a...

Walther PDP 9mm Pistol: Full Review Natural Selection: The Walther PDP 9mm rises to the top. (Mark Fingar photo) April 01, 2021 By Eric R. Poole MANY OF MY GUNS seem to speak German, but not this one. The new Personal Defense Pistol (PDP) wears Walther branding and has some familiarity with the PPQ, but it’s different. It’s as if it was made for America. Sure, there’s still a German accent to the PDP, but I can easily understand what this pistol says for Walther. Don’t get me wrong, I respect the outgoing ...

KelTec's Incredible P50 in 5.7x28mm KelTec pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm. (Mark Fingar photo) January 22, 2021 By James Tarr When I heard KelTec was coming out with a pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm, I assumed it would be a traditional type, perhaps something reminiscent of the company’s CP33 or PMR30 and meant to compete with the Ruger-57. Instead, the engineers at KelTec said, “Tradition? Ha! Hold my beer and watch this!” And I mean that in the absolute best, positive, you can’t tell me what to do, take this...