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PSA Sabre Dagger pistol

The Palmetto State Armory Sabre Dagger is a budget-friendly 9mm pistol. Watch the video above to see how it performs in testing.

What to look for in a budget 9mm

• Reliability: test it with several loads.
• Accuracy and trigger: how it shoots.
• Optic and holster options: check support for what you want to add.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at True Shot Ammo, compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Wheel guns and gongs

Revolvers and steel gongs make a great combination. In this video, I shoot steel with a few wheel guns.

Shooting steel with revolvers

• Use rated targets: see Infinity Targets.
• Safe distance: follow the target maker’s guidance, especially with lead bullets.
• Protect yourself: eyes and ears. Try ShellShock electronic hearing protection.

Gear

Find revolver ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Citadel Centurion CP9 review

In this video, we dive into a comprehensive review of the Citadel Centurion CP9, a 9mm pistol that could be your next everyday carry choice. We cover design and ergonomics and what you need to know about this compact firearm.

What to look for in an EDC pistol

• Size and concealability.
• Ergonomics and trigger.
• Reliability: test it with your carry ammo.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at True Shot Ammo, get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells, and compare red dots at OpticsPlanet. Follow your local carry laws.

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Staccato 2011 P review

In this video, we dive deep into the world of the Staccato 2011 P, exploring why this remarkable firearm is hailed as the ultimate tactical pistol. From its precision engineering to its superior performance in the field, the Staccato 2011 P stands out.

What to look at

• 2011 platform: a double-stack 1911-style design.
• Trigger and accuracy.
• Price: a premium pistol.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at Ammunition Depot (code BULLETS4BUCKS5) and True Shot Ammo (code Bullets4Bucks), use ShellShock hearing protection (code Bullets4Bucks), compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Canik TP9SFx: best budget competition pistol

The Canik TP9SFx is a full-size 9mm pistol with a long slide, a crisp trigger and a 20-round magazine that has earned a reputation as one of the best values in competition pistols. Watch the video above for some fun shooting.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at Ammunition Depot (code BULLETS4BUCKS5) and True Shot Ammo (code Bullets4Bucks), use ShellShock hearing protection (code Bullets4Bucks), compare red dots at OpticsPlanet, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Ithaca 12 gauge classic side-by-side shotgun

Ithaca is a classic American shotgun maker, and this 12 gauge side-by-side double-barrel is a beautiful, traditional gun. Watch the video above.

Gear

Find shotshells at Natchez, use ShellShock hearing protection (code Bullets4Bucks), get cleaning supplies at Brownells, and browse Sportsman’s Warehouse. For custom wood, see WOOX stocks (code Bullets4Bucks).

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MAC-10 machine pistol

The MAC-10, or Military Armament Corporation Model 10, is a compact, blowback-operated machine pistol or submachine gun. Gordon Ingram developed it in 1964, and it can be chambered in either .45 ACP or 9mm.

Gear

Use ShellShock hearing protection (code Bullets4Bucks), find ammo at True Shot Ammo (code Bullets4Bucks), Ammunition Depot (code BULLETS4BUCKS5) and Natchez, and get cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Beretta M9 pistol

The Beretta M9 is a lightweight, semi-automatic, 9mm pistol that has been used by the U.S. military for over 25 years. It was designed to replace the M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol and .38 caliber revolvers.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at True Shot Ammo (code Bullets4Bucks) and Ammunition Depot (code BULLETS4BUCKS5), use ShellShock hearing protection (code Bullets4Bucks), and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells. Store it safely with Onnais gun safes (code Bullets4Bucks (10% off)).

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Bersa Thunder .380 pistol

The Bersa Thunder .380 is a compact, affordable concealed-carry pistol. Watch the video above.

Gear

Find .380 ACP ammo at True Shot Ammo (code Bullets4Bucks) and Natchez, use ShellShock hearing protection (code Bullets4Bucks), and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells. Store it safely with Onnais gun safes (code Bullets4Bucks (10% off)).

Follow your local carry laws.

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WWI Artillery Luger pistol

The Artillery Luger (Lange Pistole 08) is a long-barreled Luger variant introduced in 1913 and used by German forces in World War I, with a 32-round snail drum magazine. This is a 1917 example.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at True Shot Ammo (code Bullets4Bucks) and Ammunition Depot (code BULLETS4BUCKS5), use ShellShock hearing protection (code Bullets4Bucks), and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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