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Beretta APX Pistol

Beretta APX: Beretta’s First Striker-Fired Pistol

How well did steel- and hammer-focused Beretta adapt to the polymer striker market?   Beretta is a legend in firearms manufacturing, from shotguns to handguns, but the all-new Beretta APX is their first striker-fired pistol. They are known for their high-quality side-by-side, over-and-under, and semi-automatic shotguns, the military contract-winning M9, and numerous double-action pistols. But …

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NEW Taurus GX4 Review

Taurus has entered the bullish high-capacity compact concealed market.   The high-capacity subcompact market just got a little bigger with the introduction of the brand-new Taurus GX4 9mm. With two 11-round magazines included, the diminutive-framed GX4 is clearly aimed at the Sig P365, Springfield Hellcat (original and RDP), and Smith & Wesson Shield PLUS as …

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Springfield Hellcat RDP: Full-Size Features in a Subcompact

Springfield has built upon the success of the original Hellcat by adding features typically found on bigger guns.   When Sig introduced the P365 in 2018, the concealed carry world stood up and took notice. More like jumped up stunned, really. What was this voodoo magic that allowed 10+1 rounds in a subcompact pistol? How …

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