Handguns

Micro-Compact 9mm Pistols (2025 Deep Dive): P365 vs. Hellcat vs. Shield Plus

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Micro-Compact 9mm Pistols (2025 Deep Dive): P365 vs. Hellcat vs. Shield Plus November 28, 2025 Micro-compact 9mm pistols squeeze double-stack capacity, optics-ready slides, and shootable ergonomics into coat-pocket frames. If you’re choosing in late 2025, the SIG Sauer P365 family is the modular champ, Springfield Armory Hellcat lines up as the capacity/value play, and Smith […]

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Walther PPK production suspended: what the pause means for buyers

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Walther PPK production suspended: what the pause means for buyers November 26, 2025 Walther has paused PPK, PPK/S, and PP production for a multi-year modernization program. If you’ve been eyeing a PPK, current dealer stock won’t be replenished—so shop what’s on shelves now. On November 18–20, 2025, Walther announced a multi-year pause on its PP-series

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Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere

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Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere November 4, 2025 In the last month, more semi-auto pistols are shipping suppressor-ready (threaded barrels + tall sights) right out of the box. If you’ve been eyeing quieter range time or a future suppressor purchase, 2025’s crop makes it easier (and cheaper) to start with a

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Springfield Launches the Hellcat OSP .380: Optics-Ready Micro With 11+1 Capacity

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Springfield Launches the Hellcat OSP .380: Optics-Ready Micro With 11+1 Capacity October 23, 2025 The Hellcat lineup just added a softer-shooting sibling. On October 14, 2025, Springfield Armory announced the Hellcat OSP .380—an optics-ready micro-compact with 11+1 flush capacity (13+1 with the extended mag) and a $653 MSRP. Why it matters: if you like the

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Optics-Ready Revolvers in 2025: Who’s Doing It Best (and Why It Matters)

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Optics-Ready Revolvers in 2025: Who’s Doing It Best (and Why It Matters) October 14, 2025 Red dots on wheelguns have moved from “niche experiment” to a legit option this fall. If you like revolver simplicity but want faster sighting, today’s optics-ready models and factory-mount solutions make that combo far easier than even a year ago.

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Charter Arms Pathfinder II — New for 2025

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Charter Arms Pathfinder II — New for 2025 October 13, 2025 Charter Arms brings back a lightweight, 8-shot .22 LR revolver with modern materials, adjustable sights, and three finishes—ideal for budget-friendly practice, teaching new shooters, and small-game duty. Announced in late September/early October 2025, the Pathfinder II updates a long-running rimfire wheelgun with a 7075

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