Is This Pistol Still Worth Buying in 2026?

This video explores the current landscape of .380 ACP pocket pistols, highlighting popular models like the Ruger LCP Max and S&W Bodyguard 2.0, while also introducing the new Caltech PR3AT with stripper clip capability. The presenter speculates on future advancements, particularly focusing on 1911-style micro-compacts from manufacturers like Kimber, Sig Sauer, and Springfield Armory, emphasizing the desire for increased capacity, improved accuracy, and optics-ready designs in the next generation of pocket pistols. The discussion also touches on the ergonomic and handling differences between various micro-380s and their suitability for concealed carry.

This review of the Kel-Tec PR-380 highlights its status as the smallest and lightest 11-round .380 ACP pistol available, even surpassing the Ruger LCP Max. The unique internal, double-stack, double-feed magazine, loaded via stripper clips or by hand, allows for its compact size. While the loading method is unconventional, the reviewer notes its potential benefits for deep concealment and backup roles, despite a learning curve and potential for user-induced malfunctions.

This review of the Kel-Tec PR-3AT, a reintroduction of the P3AT with significant design changes, highlights its unique clip-fed internal magazine and 13-round capacity. The speaker, identified as a firearms enthusiast and reviewer, expresses skepticism about the practicality of the design, particularly noting its larger size compared to competitors like the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. The video invites audience feedback on this novel concept.

This video compares the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 and the Ruger LCP Max, both double-stack .380 ACP pocket pistols. The reviewer finds both to be reliable and good options for concealed carry, with the LCP Max being slightly favored for its grip angle and overall performance in testing. Key differences noted include grip texturing, grip angle, and a minor rattle issue on the LCP Max.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 highlights its design as a competitor to the Ruger LCP Max, emphasizing its suitability for pocket carry. The instructor notes its comfortable grip for its size, the challenging but non-obtrusive thumb safety, and its impressive reliability over several hundred rounds without cleaning. It's presented as a highly shootable option for concealed carry.

This video reviews eight top pocket pistols for 2025, focusing on concealability, reliability, capacity, ergonomics, and controllability. It highlights specific models like the Heckler & Koch CC9, Sig Sauer P365, and Glock 43X, detailing their unique features, specifications, and suitability for everyday concealed carry.

This guide details a rapid-fire technique for the Charles Daly Honcho Triple Threat, emphasizing its unique fast-resetting single trigger. The demonstration by TheFirearmGuy highlights how to leverage this feature for quick follow-up shots across all three barrels. It's presented as a solution for those needing more capacity than a standard double-barrel.

This review covers the top 15 9mm handguns available today, ranging from duty pistols to concealed carry options. It highlights key features like capacity, trigger type, ergonomics, and aftermarket support for each model. The list includes popular choices like the Glock 19 and Sig Sauer P226 Elite, alongside less common but notable firearms such as the Grand Power X-Calibur and Lionheart LH9.

This video from TheFirearmGuy provides an expert overview of several top-tier small pocket carry handguns. It covers a range of calibers from .22 Magnum to 9mm, highlighting specific models like the Ruger LCP Max and Kahr PM9 for their capacity and concealability. The review emphasizes practical considerations for everyday carry, offering insights into construction, capacity, and suitability for discreet carry.

This guide details the installation of tactical accessories on the Smith & Wesson Model 327 TRR8 Moss revolver, as demonstrated by TheFirearmGuy. It covers mounting optics, lights, and lasers onto the integrated rail system. The video highlights the revolver's suitability for home defense, emphasizing its 8-round capacity and Performance Center enhancements.