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Smith & Wesson Spec Series VI M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact: What’s Actually New (and Who It’s For) in 2026

Smith & Wesson Spec Series VI M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact: What’s Actually New (and Who It’s For) in 2026 February 26, 2026 If you’ve been watching handgun releases lately, a lot of “new” feels like cosmetic reshuffles. The Smith & Wesson Spec Series VI M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact is different in a useful way: it’s […]

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Micro Compact 9mm in 2026: How to Choose a Carry Pistol You’ll Actually Carry

Micro Compact 9mm in 2026: How to Choose a Carry Pistol You’ll Actually Carry February 9, 2026 A micro compact 9mm is the modern sweet spot for concealed carry: small enough to hide under normal clothes, but big enough to shoot with real competence. In 2026, the category is mature—meaning you’re no longer choosing between

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5.7×28 Pistols in 2026: What You’re Really Buying (and How to Pick the Right One)

5.7×28 Pistols in 2026: What You’re Really Buying (and How to Pick the Right One) February 3, 2026 If you’ve been eyeing 5.7×28 pistols, you’re probably chasing the same promise: high capacity, flat recoil, and a cartridge that stays “laser-ish” longer than most handgun rounds. In 2026, there are more viable options than ever—ranging from

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SHOT Show 2026 Gun Releases: What Actually Matters (and How to Research the “New Hotness”)

SHOT Show 2026 Gun Releases: What Actually Matters (and How to Research the “New Hotness”) January 26, 2026 SHOT Show 2026 gun releases can be noisy—lots of “new,” not all of it meaningful. The smart move is to sort announcements into a few practical buckets (carry pistols, suppressor-ready setups, modernized lever guns, and “do-everything” AR-style

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Compact 2011 Pistols: 2025 Buyer’s Deep Dive

Compact 2011 Pistols: 2025 Buyer’s Deep Dive December 24, 2025 Compact 2011 pistols blend classic 1911 ergonomics with modern, double-stack capacity and optics-ready slides. If you want a crisp single-action trigger, familiar controls, and 15–20+ rounds in a carryable package, this guide explains what matters—and which brands to start with. On November 20, 2025, compact

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Glock Gen6 — Officially Announced: Ergonomics, Optics, and a Flat-Faced Trigger

Glock Gen6 — Officially Announced: Ergonomics, Optics, and a Flat-Faced Trigger December 8, 2025 On December 8, 2025, GLOCK officially revealed the GLOCK Gen6 line, introducing a family of 9mm pistols designed around improved ergonomics and a new optic-ready system. The first models named in the press announcement are the G17 Gen6, G19 Gen6, and

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