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How to Choose the Right Handgun for Self Defense
The number of options can be bewildering, but the good news is the variety makes it possible to choose the right handgun for self defense. Factors such as price, size, caliber, and intended primary application are just part of why there are so many options on the market before even considering personal preferences that a newer or more casual shooter may not have developed yet.
Mar 244 min read
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Deciding Between Two Pistols
A simple method for picking between two handgun options for carry using the SAR9C Gen 3 and SAR9 SC Gen 3 as examples.
Mar 194 min read
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Remembering the Hand in Handgun
Taking a look at possibly the most important factor in a handgun; the hand.
Jan 117 min read
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2025 GBGuns' Guns of the Year
Favorites of the guns reviewed on GBGuns in 2025.
Dec 11, 20255 min read
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2025 Viewer's Choice Awards
Top 5 Handgun Videos of 2025: GBGun's Viewer's Choice Awards including a few close runners-up. Full reviews linked.
Dec 5, 20256 min read
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Favorite Striker-Fired Pistols
Favorite striker-fired pistols. After reviewing more than 500, these stand out as a reliable good time on the range.
Sep 19, 20256 min read
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Favorite Range Guns
Favorite Range Guns after reviewing more than 500 firearms. What makes them great and where to get one.
Aug 31, 20255 min read
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Favorite "Fun" Guns
GB's Current Favorite Fun Guns after reviewing more than 500 firearms.
Aug 30, 20255 min read
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Virtual Training: Is it Though?
Is simulator training the future? Opinions from an experienced shooter and trainer.
Mar 28, 20254 min read
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My Carry Journey So Far (2011-2025)
Selecting a carry gun is a personal choice, and one that changes as our lives change. What I carried, why I changed from a selection of hund
Feb 14, 20257 min read
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Which Handguns are Really Popular?
A look at published numbers of US pistol production and a count of a recent national event.
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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MagTech Reminds Us about Squib Loads and Hang Fires
Squib Loads and Hang Fires; what are they and how to handle them safely.
Jun 16, 20245 min read
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Picking the Right Double Stack 1911
Comparing four popular double stack 1911s to help you choose which is right for you. BUL Armory, Springfield, Girsan, and Tisas.
Apr 4, 20247 min read
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What Really Happened with Guns & Ammo in 2023?
Report and analysis of the US firearm and ammunition market in 2023 with data provided by NASGW
Feb 9, 20247 min read
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Graham's Picks: Top 5 Reviewed of 2023
After sharing which five handguns were viewer's choice of 2023 here are my personal favorites of the year.
Dec 20, 20235 min read
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Viewer's Choice: Top 5 Handguns of 2023
The top 5 most viewed pistol review videos published in 2023. Canik and Taurus dominated.
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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Proprietary Parts!
What does "proprietary" mean? Is it a good or bad thing when considering a firearm purchase?
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Guardian Conference: A Great way to Learn About
Our experience at the 2023 Guardian Conference. What you can expect from this 3-day annual training event.
Oct 22, 20235 min read
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Selecting Your Training Pistol
Tips from experiences picking the right handgun to attend a training course with.
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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The Best Striker Triggers
The best striker-fired handgun triggers after reviewing more than 400 models including classics and some you might not expect..
Jun 22, 20236 min read
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