micro-compact

Women Don’t Have to Carry a Tiny, Pink Gun for Concealed Carry

By Matthew Maruster / May 9, 2022

I wrote this article over 4 years ago, and while the industry is catching up, there is still some work to be done in how many think about handgun selection…

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R7 Mako 9mm

Kimber Releases Exciting, New R7 Mako 9mm Handgun For Everyday Carry

By Matthew Maruster / August 20, 2021

Yesterday Kimber announced the release of a new semi-auto handgun called the R7 Mako. Kimber produced the gun for self-defense, everyday carriers who want a high-capacity 9mm, with a micro-compact…

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Springfield’s New Hellcat Micro Compact 13+1 Pistol

By Joshua Gillem / September 25, 2019

For a few weeks now, Springfield Armory has been teasing us with another one of their marketing campaigns, promising us something big–which actually turned out to be quite small, size…

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Sig P365 9mm Review

BEFORE You Buy the SIG P365, Read This REVIEW

By Riley Bowman / December 3, 2018

Does the P365 Live Up to the Hype?! No gun has received the attention that I’ve seen the SIG Sauer P365 receive since its announcement in January just before SHOT…

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Episode 193: SIG P365 Tell-All Interview with Phil Strader at SHOT 2018

By Riley Bowman / January 24, 2018

Hear it directly from the source. The industry is ablaze with the release of the new Sig Sauer P365. In this episode, Riley interviews Phil Strader, the pistol product manager at SIG Sauer. He explains the process, the thinking, and the background of the design and release of what may be the next go-to-gun for concealed carry.

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