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.

20MAR26 Update on the Beretta-Ruger drama.

A simple method for picking between two handgun options for carry using the SAR9C Gen 3 and SAR9 SC Gen 3 as examples.

The latest on Beretta and Ruger

Appendix, strong side, shoulder, and thigh holsters options from Falco Holster tested.