American Handgunner Insider
Tune in to American Handgunner Magazine Insider for the latest on guns, gear, ammo and industry trends. Short and to-the-point, thought-provoking episodes will keep you up to speed on what’s happening in the handgun shooting universe.
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The folks at Shadow Systems have a new pistol in their Elite series coming out in a couple of weeks. The CR920XL is a slender (about 1.07" at the grip) pistol, but thanks to its steel magazines, it still packs a 15+1 capacity. Virtually no shake and a tight lockup mean this pistol will shoot. We take it for a quick range trip to see what it will do.
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A quick, insider look at the SAR USA SAR9 SOCOM pistol. What's in the box? What are the basics? And most importantly, how does it shoot? Tom McHale takes a look at this affordable pistol.
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Is it finally possible to get a high-performing handgun without breaking the bank? In this episode of American Handgunner Insider, Tom McHale takes a close look at the PSA Dagger — Palmetto State Armory’s GLOCK-style pistol — and dives into why we’re living in a golden age of value guns (not just cheap ones). With impressive accuracy, solid features, and price tags that start under $300, this could change how you thin...
Palmetto State Armory's budget-friendly pistol delivers low recoil, high fun and impressive accuracy. American Handgunner Insider explores the PSA 5.7 Rock — a real bargain for a pistol that punches well above its weight class.
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Tom McHale checks out the new iteration of the compact, single-action Smith & Wesson CSX — the E-Series. Refined and improved, this compact handgun easily transitions from pocket wonder to full-size with 12-, 15- and 17-round capacity configurations — in the box. How does it shoot? We take it to the range to find out!
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Think gun rights are "safe" for the next four years? Think again. The biggest threats are at the state and sometimes local levels. Adam Kraut, executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation, joins American Handgunner Insider to explain why and what's being done about the risk.
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Meet the patriot who single-handedly took on the ATF and launched the successful lawsuit against the bump stock ban. As if that wasn't enough, he was also front and center in the case against the ATF's war on FFL dealers. Whether or not you care about bump stocks, this story should concern you. Army vet and Texas gun store owner Michael Cargill shares the inside details.
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We've all done it. We line up the sights, prepare, press the trigger and ... BIG MISS! How did that happen? We explore the combination of physics and "freaking out" that is almost always the cause of those misses. While we’re at it, we’ll take a look at some cool trigger-management gear from the folks at Lyman.
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American Handgunner columnist Lindsey Bertomen joins Editor Tom McHale to review new handloading gear for 2025.
Lindsey shares the details of a new Hornady electric case trimmer that promises to significantly speed up precision case trimming. He also discusses Frankford Arsenal and accessory press enhancements from Braggin Rights Precision Reloading.
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Lt. Col. Allen West joins American Handgunner Editor Tom McHale to discuss the Second Amendment, gun rights as defined by the Constitution, and of course, guns — in particular, new models from the folks at WATCHTOWER Firearms. Made in Texas by veterans, the company produces AR rifles and some beautiful double-stack 9mm pistols.
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Cowboy gun enthusiast Alan Garbers joins Tom McHale on Insider to look at the new line of Premier Series single-action revolvers from Pietta. With genuine bone case-hardening, these are beauties to look at!
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Join Tom McHale and Frank Jardim from American Handgunner Magazine as they delve into the details of the new Charter Arms Mag Pug .357 Magnum and 9mm combo revolver. In this SHOT Show episode, they discuss the affordability and practicality of this dual-caliber wheelgun, its unique engineering features, and how it compares to other revolvers.
Additionally, they showcase a groundbreaking 18-round speed loader by REV Industries, whi...
Tom McHale talks with WOFT's Philip Toppino about what self-defense encounters actually look like and how you can best prepare your family to avoid, and when necessary, overcome criminal encounters. From everyday scenarios to active shooting events, there's much to learn.
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Tom McHale talks with Joe Kurtenbach of BANISH Suppressors about one of the hottest new products for 2025 — the BANISH 9K suppressor. 3D-printed from titanium, this suppressor is so light it doesn't even need a booster to function properly with pistols. This amazing 9mm silencer is rated for full-auto use and will even work with .300 Blackout subsonic.
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The folks at Premier Body Armor have come up with something, well, kind of amazing: a soft body armor undershirt with shockingly thin front and back panels. Thanks to its ultra-thin panels, this compression-style T-shirt is near invisible under regular clothes. It offers Level IIIA ballistic protection, which includes calibers up to .44 Magnum and 12 gauge shotguns.
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It's time for the annual cornucopia of guns and gear called SHOT Show. Here's a quick look at what's coming to the event and some of the new products we'll see.
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The folks at Ruger have launched a collaborative gun that is nothing if not customer-friendly. Together with the team at Magpul, they've created the RXM modular pistol with a replaceable frame and GLOCK 3 compatibility. Designed for personalization and customization, the aggressive price point leaves room in the budget!
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American Handgunner and GUNS Magazine writer Dr. Will Dabbs joins this episode to discuss a recent story, "The Guns Of Alcatraz." The infamous federal prison, from which no successful escape has been documented, housed a veritable armory, both to control the 300+ worst-of-the-worst prisoners and to prevent a possible jailbreak invasion.
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This week on American Handgunner Insider, we take a look at a pile of new(ish) guns on the market, including a four-caliber sixgun and much, much more.
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Tom McHale shares a review of the new 2311 family of 9mm, .45 ACP and 10mm pistols from EAA Girsan — The EAA Witness 2311. Priced for value, they offer excellent quality and solid range performance.
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