5.7x28mm vs 22 WMR: The PDW Caliber Comparison
Two small, fast cartridges with surprising capability — but which one actually makes sense for your needs and budget?
June 19, 2026
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2026
Best Micro Red Dot for Pistol in 2026
We tested 5 pistol red dots from $200–$500. Most new dot shooters lose half a second hunting for the dot — the Holosun 507C X2 fixes that fastest.
June 12, 2026
Best .22 LR Pistols for Training and Target Shooting in 2026
We compared 5 .22 LR pistols from $300–$500. Shoot 500 rounds for $40 instead of $125 – the TX22 wins, but your best pick depends on what you carry.
June 9, 2026
Best Glock Upgrades for Every Budget in 2026
Glock ships a 10/10 reliable pistol with 6/10 sights and trigger. We ranked 5 upgrades by impact – sights first, trigger second – from $15 to $180.
June 8, 2026
7.62×25 Tokarev vs 9mm: High Velocity Soviet Pistol Caliber
The 7.62×25 Tokarev is a fascinating Cold War relic that still turns heads at the range with its blistering velocity and sharp crack downrange.
June 8, 2026
9×18 Makarov vs 380 ACP: Eastern vs Western 9mm Short
Two similar cartridges divided by ideology, the 9×18 Makarov and 380 ACP tell a fascinating Cold War story.
June 7, 2026
45 GAP vs 45 ACP: The Short 45 That Never Caught On
Glock’s 45 GAP promised full-sized 45 power in a compact frame, but the market had other ideas.
June 6, 2026
Best .45 ACP Pistols for Home Defense and Range in 2026
We compared 5 .45 ACP pistols from $500–$1,100. Every .45 round is inherently subsonic – making it suppressor-perfect without specialty ammo. The FNX-45 Tactical wins for cans, the Ronin for 1911 purists.
May 29, 2026
Best Night Sights for Pistols in 2026
We compared 5 tritium night sights from $60–$150. Spoiler – 3-dot setups slow you down. Blacked-out rears win for HD.
May 28, 2026
