Smith & Wesson's New M&P9 Shield Plus

This review of the Canik Mete MC9 Prime highlights its suitability for concealed carry, emphasizing its excellent trigger, crisp reset, and effective sights. The compensated barrel is noted for mitigating recoil, though not to the extent of larger platforms. The package includes valuable accessories like a G-Code holster and multiple magazines.

This review of the CZ P10C Ported highlights its value proposition as a feature-rich alternative to the Glock 19. The pistol offers a ported barrel, optics cut, and aggressive grip texture at a competitive price point. While the aggressive stippling can be noticeable, the ergonomics and full grip potential are praised, making it a viable option for concealed carry or home defense.

This video reviews ten popular 9mm pistols that are in high demand in 2025 due to concerns about potential laws and shortages. The presenter, Sully from Line 45, highlights models like the Ruger MAX 9, Glock 43X MOS, CZ P10 C, Canik TP9 Elite SC, S&W M&P Shield Plus, Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Glock 19 Gen 5, Sig P365 X Macro, and FN 509 Tactical. The focus is on their features, reliability, shootability, and suitability for concealed carry, home defense, or duty use, emphasizing value and performance for the price.

This review covers the Ruger LCP Max equipped with the factory-installed ReadyDot optic. The presenter highlights its suitability for concealed carry, particularly pocket carry, and its unique battery-free optic system utilizing fiber optics and tritium for day and night visibility. The firearm demonstrated reliable performance with various ammunition types, including defensive rounds, and the optic proved effective despite its small window. A key consideration for users is the potential for optic mounting screws to loosen over time due to recoil, recommending periodic checks and Loctite application.

This expert guide synthesizes insights from a firearms instructor on five handguns often overlooked by consumers but offering exceptional value and durability. The video highlights the CZ P-10, Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus, KelTec P15, Taurus G3C, and Beretta PX4 Storm, emphasizing their reliability, build quality, and potential for 10,000+ rounds of use, often available at significant discounts on dealer lots.

This review provides first impressions of the Derya DY9Z pistol, highlighting its 43X/48-style ergonomics and budget-friendly price point of $299. The experienced speaker notes its potential for concealed carry, optics readiness with the O-Sight SE, and compares it to the Glock 48 and Taurus GX4. While generally positive about its value, the review also addresses minor issues like magazine feeding problems and a desire for grip module enhancements after initial testing.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.