August 2025

S&W Shield X: First Look at Smith & Wesson’s Next-Gen Slimline 9mm August 18, 2025 Smith & Wesson just pulled the wraps off the S&W Shield X, a slim, subcompact 9mm that adds modern features—optic-ready slide, higher capacity, and an accessory rail—without losing that easy-to-carry Shield profile. If you liked the Shield Plus, this feels

Micro-Compact 9mm Pistols in 2025: Optics-Ready Is the New Baseline August 18, 2025 Micro-compact 9mm pistols have settled into a new normal: optics-ready slides, accessory rails, and double-digit capacity. If you carry daily or run high-rep range sessions, this category now delivers features that used to be “custom shop only.” As of August 15, 2025,